What $1.2 Million Gets You in D.C., Maryland and Virginia

What does $1.2 million get you in the D.C. area? We found listings in the District, Maryland and Virginia that fit the bill.

(Which one would you choose? Or, have a comparison you’d like to see in an upcoming column? Let us know at metro@notus.com.)

D.C.

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The Listing: 2501 M St. NW, Unit T04

The Price: $1,200,000

The Specifics: This two-bedroom, three-bathroom condo, which was built in 2017, comes in at just under 1,500 square feet and features what listing agent Matt Cheney describes as a “masterclass in modern design.” Interior highlights include white oak floors and lots of natural light. The building features a number of amenities, including a fitness center, a club room with a bar and a front desk that’s staffed 24 hours a day.

The Neighborhood: The building is located in West End near the border of Georgetown and is close to Foggy Bottom. There are several restaurants and stores within walking distance, including Nobu, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods.

Maryland

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The Listing: 1118 Orchard Way, Silver Spring, Md.

The Price: $1,200,000

The Specifics: This four-bedroom, five-bathroom home totaling more than 4,800 square feet is located at the end of a quiet road and borders a large, wooded park. The interior style is midcentury modern, with highlights including the fireplace and cathedral ceilings in the living room. The one-acre lot includes a long driveway, two large garages, a fenced vegetable garden and a well-maintained lawn that features peach and plum trees.

The Neighborhood: The home is located in the Colesville Farm Estates neighborhood of Silver Spring, which consists of large single-family homes on spacious, private lots. Downtown D.C. is roughly a 40-minute drive.

Virginia

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The Listing: 1302 Quincy St., Alexandria, Va.

The Price: $1,150,000

The Specifics: This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home totaling 2,000 square feet was originally built as a stone cottage in 1949 by two Italian brothers and has been remodeled and expanded over the years, including several recent upgrades. Highlights include a wood-burning fireplace in the living and dining area, an expansive primary suite with a reading nook on the second floor and a fenced-in yard with a back patio.

The Neighborhood: North Ridge is an historic, affluent neighborhood in Alexandria, located 5 miles south of downtown Washington, D.C. (roughly a 25-minute drive). Old Town Alexandria is 15 minutes away.