Where in the Greater Washington metro area can you get the most house for your money? What is a reasonable square footage to look for? Does Metro accessibility affect the home price? Here are three examples of what you can get for about $250,000 in the D.C. area.
Washington, D.C.
This newly renovated condo unit at 1801 Clydesdale Place NW is 703 square feet with one bedroom and one bathroom. The mid-rise residential building was opened in 1950. Listed for $249,900, the unit features stainless steel appliances, wood and ceramic tile floors, lots of windows, and a fantastic rooftop space for barbecues and parties. Located next to Rock Creek Park, the condominium is right between the shopping of Columbia Heights and the nightlife of Adams Morgan. Bonus: Walk to the National Zoo!
Herndon, Va.
The single-family home at 1133 Bicksler Drive is listed for $249,900 and features four bedrooms, two full baths, a fully finished basement, a one-car garage and a fireplace. Built in 1976, this split-level is in the homeowner association-administered subdivision of Hunters Creek and has 0.2 acres of yard space. Be sure to check out the large deck and fenced yard in the back. Runnymede Park and Central Shopping Center are both nearby.
Rossmore, Md.
The freshly painted 1973 town house at 3809 Gawayne Terrace in the Georgian Colonies subdivision is listed for $239,900 and offers four bedrooms, two full and two half baths, a finished basement, an outdoor patio, a one-car garage and a fireplace. The homeowner association provides a swimming pool, tennis and more. Rossmore is the home of Rossmore Leisure World Golf Course and Manor Country Club. The city of Rockville is only 15 minutes away on Route 28.
