What $1.5 Million Buys You in the DC Area

• November 6, 2013

by Shilpi Paul

In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties on the market in the $1.4 to $1.75 million range to give readers an idea of what type of homes are available in this price point in the DC area.

Large Cleveland Park Bungalow With a Guest House

This large Cleveland Park bungalow is an accessible, bright option in this high-end price range. It doesn’t have an untouchable, luxury vibe, and rather feels welcoming and comfortable. Recently renovated, the five-bedroom has a kitchen with the latest appliances, built-ins in the office and master bedroom, and large windows throughout. There are also several extra spaces: the lower level is finished with another kitchen, and out back is a studio or guest house, as well as a deck, a flagstone patio, a vegetable garden and a large yard.

• Full Listing: 3611 Lowell Street NW (map)
• Price: $1.695 million
• Bedrooms: Five
• Bathrooms: 4.5
• Year Built: 1920
• Listing Agent: Nancy Taylor Bubes, Washington Fine Properties

3,500 Square Feet in Arlington

This over-sized red craftsman in Arlington has about 3,500 square feet of living space. The main floor consists of large living and family rooms, as well as an eat-in kitchen and mud room. Upstairs, four bedrooms fit comfortably. A finished lower level has space for yet another bedroom, as well as a rec room.

• Full Listing: 1812 Randolph Street North, Arlington, VA (map)
• Price: $1.379 million
• Bedrooms: Five
• Bathrooms: 4.5
• Year Built: 2004
• Listing Agent: Carol Wilder, McEnearney Associates

Dupont Circle Rowhouse Renovated in a Contemporary Style

In 2012, this Dupont Circle rowhouse underwent a renovation that brought contemporary style to a historic rowhouse. The floating staircase and open floor plan on the main floor allow light to flow through, and the kitchen cabinets are now flat and minimal. Even with the changes, the home still has some historic flair, like dark wood around doors, windows and four fireplaces. The lower level has a rentable one-bedroom unit.

• Full Listing: 1731 R Street NW (map)
• Price: $1.75 million
• Bedrooms: Four
• Bathrooms: 4.5
• Year Built: 1895
• Listing Agent: Sally McLuckie, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty

This article originally published at http://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/what_1.5_million_buys_you_in_the_dc_area1/7787