What's the smallest, most affordable, nicely located DC property I can buy that is NOT a condo.
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People raise entire families in this amount of space. Adjust your privilege |
Anonymous
| Brookland, Fort Totten, Michigan Park, Takoma DC, Brightwood. |
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Safest bet is what others have already said - get a tiny rowhouse in Georgetown or Foggy bottom; fee simple ownership, no HOA and it's safe and you can setup security cameras for when you're not at home (protip: DC police give a security camera rebate up to $600). This is really common for people who only spent part of the time in the city. Also, Foggy Bottom is a very easy neighborhood to rent in, should the need arise due to its proximity to transit and amenities.
The only downside is space, but as long as you can deal with <1000 sq ft, it would work. |
Anonymous
Obviously! I cannot afford this unit and have happily raised a family in a much cheaper place. Would you suggest buying an over 600k one bedroom apartment in Georgetown in which to raise your whole family? Would this be your best choice or a choice at all? What if you were older and may need one floor living one day, like OP? Is this the one bedroom you would choose? |
Anonymous
OP back - i've been MIA- I like the Georgetown/ Foggy Bottom and this suggestion - a lot of good food for thought. Probably would not do Arlington - want some more inner downtown vibrancy and that just a bit off. Thanks for all the great suggestions its been fun to contemplate the options. |
Anonymous
That's a good call. My mom lived in a tiny rowhouse in Georgetown a block away from M street when she was in her 20s and still talks about how much she loved it. Also, a walking commute (or bus) can be fun. |
Anonymous
A friend and I spent one summer in Georgetown house-sitting. We were college kids. It was great. We both had downtown jobs. I walked to my job. No subway but very walkable. |
Anonymous
This isn’t going to be an easier sell than a condo. It’s been sitting for more than a month. But, no fees. Downside to that is OP will have do his/her own maintenance. |
Anonymous
We owned a rowhouse in DC for 18 yrs that didn't have a powder room on the main floor. We didn't die - we just walked up the stairs. |
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Here's a small rowhouse in a great part of Capitol Hill. It's tiny, but has 2BRs, 1.5 BA and a small backyard. More important is that it's in a great area not far from Eastern Market and walkable to lots of restaurants, parks and metro.
https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/525-6th-St-SE-20003/home/10177333 |
Anonymous
I’m on year 16. Works fine until it doesn’t. After a few humbling injuries, I’m think that next move will at least have an option for one floor living. There but for the grace of God go the knees. |
Anonymous
I know that block. I don’t think flooding is an issue there. There is the Bryant St development across the street, with a footbridge to RIA metro. You are also close to Metropolitan Branch Trail if you like to bike downtown. |
Anonymous
| Are you eligible to join the Army Navy Club or University Club or one of the ones with hotel type rooms? Between the gym, bar, restaurant and social stuff, they might be the better bet for you for the nights you work late. And they're right there. |
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https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/1341-Vermont-Ave-NW-20005/home/9872719?msockid=2dfb66efd7336d2c1a3f7235d6366c3c
I always thought this was one of the cutest 1BR houses in the city, and you can't beat the location. |