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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You can buy small rowhouses in Shaw, Foggy Bottom, and Capitol Hill at that price point.

Having lived in one, I'd question whether that's the right move given your needs/proposed use.

Older rowhomes require a lot of maintenance and upkeep.  Given that you're only going to be there occasionally, it doesn't seem worth it to me.  Condos do not require nearly that level of effort, and would seem like a better fit your needs.

While I think you're correct that there will not be substantial price appreciation for condos, (a) the appreciation of rowhomes is offset somewhat by the cost in money and time for maintenance, (b) I don't think we are going to see significant price appreciation in rowhomes over the next few years either, and (c) you'll benefit from a lower purchase price for a condo.[/quote]

I wouldn't mind getting a small rowhouse like this in this area. How is the mouse/rat/roach situation given shared walls, proximity to restaurants, etc?[/quote]

I've been in Shaw for 15+ years in a rowhouse that was completely rebuilt in the early 2000s. Rat issues REALLY vary block by block. We've had none. One cockroach situation due to a neighbor issue, but totally resolved once remediated.

It is a bigger deal than you might think to share walls - in some houses, noise/smoke passes through. Your neighbors are REALLY close if they host late night parties, etc. A fire in a neighboring home can be devastating, etc. All relatively small chance things, but they do happen. For me, the tradeoffs of street life/vibrancy are well worth it.[/quote]

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