$600,000 Homes in Washington, D.C., Colorado and Ohio

Washington, D.C. | $599,000

A 1937 brick rowhouse, on 0.03 acres

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom house is in Carver-Langston, a neighborhood within walking distance of the campus of Gallaudet University and of the busy H Street corridor, home to restaurants, nightlife spots and both Whole Foods and Aldi supermarkets. The National Arboretum is also within walking distance.

By bus, Capitol Hill is 30 minutes away.

Size: 1,580 square feet

Price per square foot: $379

Indoors: The front porch, big enough for a pair of chairs, has a nice view of the front yard and the street beyond, and the living room has a pair of porch-facing windows. A combined dining room and kitchen has butcher block counters and stainless steel appliances. At the back of this level is a sunroom that could be a playroom or a home office.

There’s an original archway over the staircase that leads to the second floor and all three bedrooms. The street-facing primary bedroom, which fits a king-size bed, has two closets. Next door is an updated bathroom with a combined tub and shower. At the other end of the hall are the two other bedrooms. One can fit a queen-size bed and the smaller of the two has pale blue walls and a backyard-facing window.

The lower level, used as a den, has new flooring and a full bathroom with a walk-in shower.

Outdoor space: The sellers added a flagstone walking path and a pea-gravel patio in the backyard, which is fenced-in and big enough for a dining setup and a grill.

Arvada, Colo. | $600,000

A 1921 Craftsman bungalow, on 0.3 acres

This three-bedroom, one-bathroom house is near the center of Olde Town Arvada, within walking distance of parks, bars and restaurants offering Tibetan food, British pub fare and more. A public elementary school is less than a mile away.

The city’s light rail station is also within walking distance, and trains reach downtown Denver in 20 minutes.

Size: 1,742 square feet

Price per square foot: $344

Indoors: A bench swing hangs from the ceiling of this home’s front porch. Inside, the combined living and dining room has hardwood floors and windows facing the front and side yards. A pass-through window in the dining area looks into the kitchen, which has a subway tile backsplash and an electric range.

Two bedrooms are on this level, each with original brass doorknobs. One fits a queen-size bed, and the other has sliding-glass doors that open to the backyard. Off the hallway, which also has original built-in drawers, is the bathroom, with a claw foot soaking tub and a porcelain pedestal sink.

The primary bedroom is upstairs, with exposed brick and pitched ceilings. The space fits a king-size bed and a separate sitting area.

Outdoor space: A new deck is off the back of the house, and one section of the backyard has raised garden boxes and a chicken coop. The house has a paid-off solar energy system, and a detached two-car garage could be converted into an A.D.U.

Taxes: $2,928 (estimated)

Contact: Jackie Weinhold, West + Main Homes

Delaware, Ohio | $595,000

A 1901 farmhouse on 0.5 acres

This four-bedroom, three-bathroom house has an appealing mix of old and new features: original built-in cabinets and hardwood floors on the main level, and updated kitchen appliances, furnace and gutter systems.

The campus of Ohio Wesleyan University is five minutes away by car, and downtown Columbus is 35 minutes away.

Size: 3,520 square feet

Price per square foot: $169

Indoors: The home has two living rooms, with a formal space directly off the foyer anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and a second space with a wall of backyard-facing windows that is used as a casual family room.

Also on this level is a formal dining room with easy access to the kitchen, which has a center island and a matching stainless steel range and vent hood. A full bathroom is off the family room.

The primary bedroom, on the second floor, has an en suite bathroom with a separate soaking tub and shower, and steps that lead to a lofted area used as a combined closet and sitting room. A balcony is also off the primary suite. Another bedroom off the main hall also its own loft, and all three of the additional bedrooms fit queen-size beds. The finished section of the basement has a chalkboard wall and space for games and toys.

Outdoor space: A split-level wood deck behind the house is shaded by mature trees, with more trees and a sandy play area in the fenced backyard. A detached garage has two parking spots.

Taxes: $8,100 (estimated)

Contact: Andrew Hursh, The Westwood Real Estate Co.

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