Bethesda
Where: 5317 Blackistone Rd.
How much: $1,495,000
When: Saturday, October 5 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM; Sunday, October 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Why: Because it has a sunroom and a screened-in porch, plus room for an au pair (or the in-laws) in the lower-level suite. In total, this house in the Westmoreland Hills neighborhood has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, lots of natural light, and a spacious yard.
Truxton Circle
Where: 1429 New Jersey Ave., NW
How much: $999,000
When: Sunday, October 6 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Why: This luxurious three-bedroom, three-bathroom Victorian rowhouse has been updated with heated tile floors, black stainless steel appliances, and unique lighting features throughout. You can also rent out the downstairs, which has its own full kitchen.
Alexandria
Where: 2500 Sanford St.
How much: $779,000
When: Sunday, October 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Why: This cute, red-brick Del Ray home was recently updated to include oak flooring, plus custom cabinets and granite countertops in the kitchen. Choose from three porches or a back patio for relaxing.
Southwest Waterfront
Where: 294 N St., SW
How much: $499,500
When: Sunday, October 6 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Why: Because it was designed by prominent mid-century modern architect Charles Goodman. The three-bedroom, one-bathroom townhouse features hardwoods throughout, original 1960s details, and floor-to-ceiling glass doors connecting the living room to the back patio.
Dupont Circle
Where: 1526 17th St., NW, #209
How much: $365,000
When: Saturday, October 5 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM; Sunday, October 6 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Why: Because it’s in a charming Wardman building in Dupont’s historic district. The one-bedroom, one-bath condo also packs a surprising amount of storage—including three closets in the bedroom—into its 650-square-foot layout, and its nine-foot ceilings keep the place feeling light and airy.
Michaela Althouse is an editorial fellow for the Washingtonian. Her previous work has been featured in Philadelphia Magazine and Technical.ly.
