Price Point: Trinidad vs. Southwest

Trinidad Townhouse: $299,976
1316 Florida Ave. NE
For buyers looking to paint the town red, this three-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom rowhouse is only steps from H Street. Future owners might consider buying white paint for their house, though, since the kitchen and bathroom walls (and a tiled, sealed-off fireplace) are various hues of pink. A stately bay window alcove rounds out both the living room and the master bedroom in the 1,272-square-foot abode. Original wood flooring downstairs gives way to new wall-to-wall carpeting on the second floor. Curious industrial-style fire detectors serve as a reminder that the property might benefit from minor cosmetic improvements.
(Listed through Long & Foster Real Estate)

Southwest Co-op: $309,900
560 N St. SW #N611
An expansive view that includes the Washington Channel and Washington Monument is the highlight of this 828-square-foot co-op. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom space with a balcony is located near the Waterfront-SEU Metro in peaceful Harbour Square, a development that was part of an urban renewal movement in the ’50s and ’60s. Sixth-floor elevation plus ample natural light gives most rooms an airy feel. An exercise room, indoor pool and water garden are just a few of the perks that accompany the property’s biggest downside: a nearly $800 monthly co-op fee that includes property taxes and utilities.
(Listed through Weichert Realtors) Becca Milfeld