Real Estate

The Three Best Open Houses This Weekend: October 14-15

Three homes with rocking-chair-ready porches in walkable neighborhoods

The Three Best Open Houses This Weekend: October 14-15

Lyon Park, Arlington

Where: 114 Edgewood St., N
How Much: $898,500
When: Sunday, 1 to 4 pm
Why: This three-bed, three-bath bungalow features a chef’s kitchen, a fireplace, and hardwood flooring. Built in 1923, the home has been updated and expanded with new additions. The kitchen opens out to a backyard, which can be used for entertaining. The master bedroom and loft includes an en suite bathroom with a double-sink vanity and large shower. Fillmore Park is a three-minute walk away.

Del Ray

Where: 109 Custis Ave E
How Much: $679,900
When: Sunday, 2 to 4 pm
Why: The finished attic of this two-bed, one-bath can serve as a bonus bedroom and is just one of the many cozy spaces within this bungalow. Sip hot chocolate on the front porch, or in the patio in the backyard (the yard also has a sprinkler system). The home sits near shops and restaurants on Mount Vernon Avenue, including Evening Star Cafe and the Dairy Godmother.

Michigan Park

Where: 3901 20th St., NE
How Much: $815,999
When: Sunday, 2 to 4 pm
Why: White oak hardwood floors, a fireplace, and a kitchen with quartz countertops and a farmhouse sink are just some of the highlights in this four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home. A large fenced-in yard wraps around the house, and the enclosed porch creates outdoor entertaining space. The basement includes an in-law suite and a wet bar, and the home is located in a residential area near Barnard Hill Park.

Erika Huber
Editorial Fellow

Erika joined Washingtonian in September 2017. She received an English degree from Towson University and has written for Investment U and Elite Daily. After graduating, she worked in financial publishing as a copy editor. She resides in Maryland.