What $495,000 Buys You in the DC Area

• July 11, 2012

by Shilpi Paul

In What X Buys You this week, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties on the market in the $495,000 to $500,000 range to give readers an idea of what type of homes are available in this price point in the DC area.

Two-Bedroom at The Mitchell in Mount Pleasant

This listing is located in a new ten-unit condo conversion called The Mitchell on a quiet street in Mount Pleasant. The developer restored the building’s original units and they are now filled with all the trappings of modern condo living, including stainless steel appliances, built-ins and granite countertops. This listing has a split-level layout and a deck, with the two bedrooms separated from the main living area.

• Full Listing: 1823 Newton Street NW, #102 (map)
• Price: $497,900
• Bedrooms: Two
• Bathrooms: Two
• Square Footage: 1,236
• Listing Agent: Tyler Garrison, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty

Three-Bedroom Row House with a Shiny Renovation

A full renovation of this three-bedroom home at the northern edge of Petworth created an open first floor, a very large kitchen, and an in-law suite downstairs, complete with a separate bedroom and a kitchenette. The master bedroom also has some sweet features, like a balcony and a bathroom with a stone-lined rain shower and a jacuzzi tub.

• Full Listing: 5320 9th Street NW (map)
• Price: $499,900
• Bedrooms: Three
• Bathrooms: 3.5
• Square Footage: 1926
• Listing Agent: Andrew Riguzzi, DCRE

Arlington Two-Bedroom Bungalow with a Koi Pond

While the interior is fairly plain, the woodsy garden exterior of this 1,156 square-foot bungalow has a lot of charm. The extensive landscaping includes fountains, overflowing greenery, a spacious deck, and tall trees on the edges offering privacy. The fenced-in backyard has a tool shed as well as as a koi pond surrounded by slate. The home’s interior is a little dark and small, but has been well maintained.

• Full Listing: 5408 4th Street South, Arlington, VA (map)
• Price: $499,999
• Bedrooms: Two
• Bathrooms: One
• Year Built: 1948
• Listing Agent: Michael Irvin, Re/Max Choice

This article originally published at http://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/what_495000_buys_you_in_the_dc_area/5750