What $600,000 Buys Around the DMV

• September 28th 2022

by Ashley Hopko

For this edition of What X Buys, UrbanTurf explores what prospective buyers can purchase with $600,000 around the DC area. 

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A Compact Columbia Heights Townhouse 

Complete with exposed brick and private parking, this compact townhome checks a lot of boxes. The new owner will be greeted with a bright blue painted brick exterior, concrete patio and landscaped garden area. On the main floor, the natural wood floors pair well with an exposed brick wall that runs the length of the open concept living space. Upstairs, the primary bedroom includes closet space with mirror doors, built-in shelving and tall ceilings with exposed brick and wood planking. An additional upstairs room could serve as an office. Out back, a long grassy yard leads to a parking spot accessible from the back alleyway. A fun fact about the listing is that historical townhomes like this one were built to house foundry workers who were employed nearby. 

• Full Listing: 3215 1/2 Sherman Avenue NW (map)
• Price: $599,000
• Bedrooms: Two
• Bathrooms: Two
• Square Feet: 922
• Year Built: 1913
• Listing Agents: Dito Sevilla & Olivia Kibler, Compass

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An Open-Concept Kensington Home

Following a 2019 renovation, this Kensington brick home now includes a number of modern touches. The bedroom on the main floor could be perfect for an office or guest suite, since it has an en-suite bathroom and its own door to a large, covered patio. The kitchen, with quartz countertops, hardwood floors, light wood cabinetry and a butcher block table, blends into the attached dining room. The entire top floor is taken up by the primary suite - featuring a huge space for lounging and sleeping, two walk-in closets and a full bathroom. The basement includes another living space, laundry room and a full bathroom. Out back, the property includes a landscaped yard and stand-alone garage that formerly served as a workshop for a metal works artist. 

• Full Listing: 3124 Jennings Road (map)
• Price: $595,000
• Bedrooms: Two
• Bathrooms: Three
• Square Feet: 1,811
• Year Built: 1943
• Listing Agents: Arthur Dunning, Compass

Photo courtesy of Homevisit 

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Two Bedrooms in Dupont Circle

Highlights of this Dupont Circle condo include large, walk-in closets and lots of natural light in both bedrooms. Through the small front foyer, new owners will step directly into the open-concept living/dining space. Both bedrooms on either side have windows on two of the four walls and closets with built-in organizers. The bathroom has two entrances, one leading from the living room and another that feeds into the primary bedroom. The kitchen has counter space galore, lots of dark wood cabinetry, modern appliances and a mirrored backsplash. Hardwood floors, recessed lights and 10-foot ceilings are found throughout the apartment.  Building amenities include a rooftop deck, bicycle storage and a luxurious lobby. 

• Full Listing:  1514 17th St NW #107 (map)
• Price: $575,000
• Bedrooms: Two 
• Bathrooms: One
• Square Feet: 1,261
• HOA Fees: $1,468/month
• Year Built: 1917
• Listing Agent: John Peters, Compass

Photo courtesy of BTW Images

This article originally published at https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/what-600k-buys-around-the-dmv/20135.