What $1.2 Million Buys You in the D.C. Area
In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf figures out how much it can cost you to get real estate with historic charm in some of D.C.‘s most desirable neighborhoods.

A Turn-of-the-Century Rowhouse in Eastern Market
This rowhouse a couple of blocks west of Lincoln Park has five bedrooms, three baths and a renovation that shows off its Victorian-era style. The home’s dark wood floors, trim and built-ins have been preserved, while its kitchen and bathrooms have been updated. The house spans a lot that fronts both A Street and Massachusetts Avenue, so there is no backyard; instead a cozy addition fronts a patio overlooking A Street. The home was last sold in 1998 for a mere $305,000.
- Full Listing: 811 Massachusetts Avenue NE (map)
- Price: $1.25 million
- Bedrooms: Five
- Bathrooms: Three
- Year Built: 1900
- Square Footage: 1,760
- Listing Agent: Daniel Lusk, Long & Foster Real Estate

A Sprawling Wraparound Porch in Chevy Chase
This colonial in Chevy Chase D.C. welcomes you in with a large wraparound porch. The ground floor is bright and open with designated spaces for entertaining and a kitchen with updated appliances. Large windows let in light throughout, and out back there’s a patio and lawn to enjoy the sun, too. Some parts of the home, including the hardwood floors, look like they could use some TLC. It’s less than a block from shops on Connecticut Avenue.
- Full Listing: 3823 Legation Street NW (map)
- Price: $1.195 million
- Bedrooms: Four
- Bathrooms: 2.5
- Year Built: 1924
- Square Footage: 2,755
- Listing Agent: Keene Taylor, Long & Foster Real Estate

An Up-to-Date Colonial in Observatory Circle
A little over $1 million gets you a fair amount in this colonial near Observatory Circle, including a pool, a two-car garage and an updated interior with plenty of character. The ground floor of the house has segmented entertaining spaces that feel open thanks to French doors and large openings. The living rooms abut a galley-style kitchen that opens onto a dining room. Upstairs two of the bedrooms are very spacious, while one is a little cozier. There’s an in-law suite in the basement that’s finished but looks as though it could use an update.
- Full Listing: 2821 38th Street NW (map)
- Price: $1.195 million
- Bedrooms: Three
- Bathrooms: 3.5
- Year Built: 1914
- Square Footage: 1,678
- Listing Agent: Susan Hand, Washington Fine Properties
See other articles related to: what x buys
This article originally published at http://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/what_1.2_million_buys_you_in_the_d.c._area/9239
Most Popular... This Week • Last 30 Days • Ever

DC's homebuyer assistance programs can be a bit complex. This edition of First-Timer ... read »

A look around DC to see where home sellers are dropping their prices.... read »

Just a month after setting a new high in March, the value of a house in DC skyrockete... read »

The new five-level residential project is planned for the buildings at 1365-1375 H St... read »

The grocer has announced plans for other stores in Skyland and Columbia Heights.... read »
- First-Timer Primer: DC's Home Buyer Assistance Programs
- Where Are Home Sellers Dropping Their Prices in DC?
- $1.4 Million: The Price for a House in DC Hit a New High in April
- A 50-Unit Development is Pitched For Recognizable Buildings Along H Street
- Lidl to Open Its Third DC Location at New 700-Unit Tenleytown Development
DC Real Estate Guides
Short guides to navigating the DC-area real estate market
We've collected all our helpful guides for buying, selling and renting in and around Washington, DC in one place. Visit guides.urbanturf.com or start browsing below!
First-Timer Primers
Intro guides for first-time home buyers
Unique Spaces
Awesome and unusual real estate from across the DC Metro