2812 Georgia Avenue NW, Unit 5Washington, DC 20001Price: $595,000

Some condos make their case with a long list of amenities. Unit #5 at 2812 Georgia Avenue does it with the things that matter more: light, space, and a floor plan that actually works. Built in 2019, this 954-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bath condo has an eastern exposure and oversized windows that give the main living space particularly good morning light. The wide-plank floors and high ceilings keep things feeling open, while the kitchen gets the details right: a waterfall quartz island, gas cooking, stainless steel appliances, and enough cabinet space that form doesn't come at the expense of function. The bedrooms are properly separated, making the layout equally useful for roommates, guests, or anyone who has discovered that working from the sofa eventually gets old. The primary suite has its own bath and walk-in closet, while the second bedroom is a real bedroom-not a euphemistically named den. A second full bath, full-size in-unit laundry, and private outdoor space round out a floor plan without much wasted square footage. And then there's DC's Park View neighborhood, where the proximity to Georgia Avenue puts the city within easy reach. The Metro is close, Whole Foods is nearby, and some of D.C.'s best restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and cultural spots are a short walk, bike ride, or Metro stop away. It's connected without trying too hard-a particularly good place from which to enjoy the city rather than simply live in it. Welcome home.