Rockville
Where: 16422 Keats Ter.
How Much: $685,000
When: Sunday, 2 to 4 pm
Why: There’s a whole lot to love about this five-bedroom, 1840 colonial home spread across two acres. Updates include four bathrooms and a three-car-garage with an upstairs apartment, but the real prize is the home’s original features, like exposed ceiling beams, built-in bookshelves, and two stone fireplaces. It’s located less than two miles from the Shady Grove Metro. Oh, and the in-ground pool’s nice, too.
College Park
Where: 8318 Potomac Ave.
How Much: $539,000
When: Saturday, 11 to 1 pm
Why: Features like Jack and Jill bedrooms honor the original character of this 1928 colonial. The three-story home recently underwent renovations that bring it to five bedrooms and four baths, with unexpected updates like a soaking tub in the master and a sitting room on what was once the second-level front porch.
Silver Spring
Where: 9903 Tenbrook Dr.
How Much: $425,000
When: Saturday, 2 to 4 pm
Why: This classic three-bedroom colonial boasts hardwood floors throughout and abundant natural light. The updated kitchen with breakfast bar opens onto a cozy back deck. Plus, living here means you can walk to the Forest Glen Metro and enjoy community features like a nearby bike trail and tennis court.
Kim Olsen (kimberlyeolsen@gmail.com) is a freelance writer in Alexandria.
