What (Just Under) $900,000 Buys in the DC Area

  • March 15th 2023

by Ashley Hopko

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For this edition of What X Buys, UrbanTurf explores how far a budget just below $900,000 goes in the DC area housing market. 


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A Bright Kalorama Two-Bedroom

Inside this sunny two-bedroom condo at The Warrington, it's difficult not to notice the open living spaces and wide entryway. Traditional red brick lines the outer walls and wood floors are found throughout. The open kitchen, featuring a breakfast bar island and dark cabinetry, blends seamlessly into the dining room. A private balcony is also accessible from the main living space. The primary suite features a bathroom with gray subway tiles and a walk-in closet, and a den could make for the perfect office. On the top of the building, a communal roof deck offers sweeping views of the city. 

  • Full Listing: 1801 Wyoming Avenue NW, #22 (map)
  • Price: $849,000
  • Bedrooms: Two
  • Bathrooms: Two
  • Square Feet: 1,300
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Listing Agents: Pam Wye & Claudia Donovan, Compass

Photo Courtesy Chris Ellenbogen


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A Renovated Townhouse Off H Street

This townhouse was renovated by its owners over the last six years but still includes traditional features such as exposed brick throughout and lofted ceilings on the second story. The main level includes an open-concept living area, a formal dining space, a lounge area with a fireplace and a galley kitchen which leads out to a covered back porch and brick patio. Ample windows, space for an additional couch and an en-suite bathroom with a curved glass shower door are perks of the primary suite on the top floor. 

  • Full Listing: 1211 I Street NE (map)
  • Price: $870,000
  • Bedrooms: Two
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Square Feet: 1,334
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Listing Agent: Joel Nelson, Keller Williams Capital Properties

Photo Courtesy Studio Upward 


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Two Bedrooms in Downtown Alexandria

This two-story home features a sleek interior with hardwood and stone floors, built-in lighting fixtures and wide windows. A sunken living room includes a fireplace and access to the back patio. The formal dining space has French doors out to the side yard and offers window-lined breakfast nook seating with built-in under-storage. The all-white kitchen includes ample cabinetry storage and marble counters. Both bedrooms are upstairs, and the primary suite includes extra square footage and a walk-in closet. An open area on the top floor that could make an ideal office also leads to a small second-story balcony. 

  • Full Listing: 916 Princess Street (map)
  • Price: $879,900
  • Bedrooms: Two
  • Bathrooms: 1.5 
  • Square Feet: 1,330
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Listing Agent: Sue Goodhart, Compass

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