WASHINGTON -- Do you like the idea of D.C.'s new micro-condos?
D.C. Mud reported this week that The Wharf -- the $2 billion development planned for D.C.'s Southwest Waterfront -- will include luxury units measuring 330-380 square feet.
The Wharf's units may be on the market by 2016. You don't have to wait until then to start living small. This week's real estate slideshow features itty bitty, but still very pretty, condos and houses.
We've got a wide variety of locations, styles and prices in here -- all are smaller than 1,000 square feet. Many are less than half of that. They include a 383-square-foot studio in Rosslyn listed for $157,990, a 423-square-foot one-bedroom unit on U Street priced at $300,000.
But you don't need to live in the city to have a small place -- there's also a 723 square foot cabin on 1.72 acres in Harpers Ferry for just under $60,000.
For these prices, maybe pick up two?
215 I St. NE, $699,000
One bedroom, two baths. The NoMa building has a rooftop pool and private wine storage. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/215-I-St-Ne-Apt-310_Washington_DC_20002_M53850-97513">Here's the listing</a>.
1338 28th St. NW, $795,000
Another teeny, lovely two-bedroom in Georgetown that just sneaks in, at 986 square feet. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1338-28th-St-Nw_Washington_DC_20007_M55655-78398">Here's the listing</a>.
1701 16th St. NW, $319,000
One bedroom, one bath, 542 square feet in The Chastleton. Plus a balcony. Within walking distance to the Dupont Metrorail station and Logan Circle. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1701-16th-St-Nw-Apt-829_Washington_DC_20009_M54130-78089">Here's the listing</a>.
1701 16th St. NW, $319,000
1701 16th St. NW, $319,000
209 Trenton St. N., Arlington, Va., $214,900
Less than a mile from the Ballston Metrorail station, this one bedroom, one bath comes in at 699 square feet. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/209-Trenton-St-N-209-3_Arlington_VA_22203_M63747-41479?source=web">Here's the listing</a>.
209 Trenton St. N., Arlington, Va., $214,900
209 Trenton St. N., Arlington, Va., $214,900
649 C St. SE, $459,500
One bedroom, one bath has 732 square feet. It's close to Eastern Market, so you can fill that petite space with fresh veggies. Roof deck and garage parking, too. <a href="http://www.trulia.com/property/3096633557-649-C-St-SE-402-Washington-DC-20003">Here's the listing</a>.
649 C St. SE, $459,500
2722 Olive St. NW, $995,000
This petite Georgetown rowhouse has 2 bedrooms, but its overall square footage is just 825 feet! <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/2722-Olive-St-Nw_Washington_DC_20007_M61919-56312">Here's the listing</a>.
1121 Arlington Blvd. N., Arlington, Va., $157,990
This place has 383 square feet! This Rosslyn studio comes with parking and, you'll be glad to know, extra storage. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1121-Arlington-Blvd-Apt-434_Arlington_VA_22209_M61561-82322">Here's the listing</a>.
1440 W St. NW, $51,000
One bedroom, one bath in an income-restricted co-op building in a hot part of town. This place has 556 square feet. <a href="http://www.trulia.com/property/3096393419-1440-W-St-NW-403-Washington-DC-20009">Here's the listing</a>.
222 Farragut St. NW, $75,000
This one bedroom, one bath place near Rock Creek Cemetery has 700 square feet and also has a low low price. It's a pet-friendly building, too! <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/222-Farragut-St-Nw-Apt-201_Washington_DC_20011_M52358-72327">Here's the listing</a>.
2100 Lee Highway, Arlington, Va., $344,900
This place with 721 square feet is within walking distance of the Court House Metrorail station. The building has tennis courts and a pool. <a href="http://www.trulia.com/property/3079879155-2100-Lee-Hwy-418-Arlington-VA-22201">Here's the listing</a>.
2100 Lee Highway, Arlington, Va., $344,900
1010 Massachusetts Ave. NW, $520,000
This one bedroom, one bath unit near Chinatown is 825 square feet and has floor-to-ceiling windows, designated parking and a private balcony. The building also has a pool and 24-hour security. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1010-Massachusetts-Ave-Nw-Unit-403_Washington_DC_20001_M50278-28922?source=web">Here's the listing</a>.
1311 Delaware Ave. SW, $102,000
This 488 square-foot studio near the Southwest waterfront is in a full-amenities building and not too far from where <a href="http://www.swdcwaterfront.com/index.htm">The Wharf's new micro-apartments are planned</a>. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1311-Delaware-Ave-Sw-148_Washington_DC_20024_M57240-51007">Here's the listing</a>.
1615 Q St. NW, $345,000
This 552 square-foot unit is located in <a href="http://ghostsofdc.org/tag/the-cairo/">the building that helped usher in D.C.'s building height restrictions</a>. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1615-Q-St-Nw-Apt-712_Washington_DC_20009_M56660-32858?source=web">Here's the listing</a>.
1615 Q St. NW, $345,000
610 3rd St. SE, $299,000
This 455 square feet place on Capitol Hill is just south of the House office buildings. It's FHA approved, too. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/610-3rd-St-Se-Apt-2_Washington_DC_20003_M66653-34481?source=web">Here's the listing</a>.
610 3rd St. SE, $299,000
777 7th St. NW, $369,999
This place in Chinatown has 827 square feet with one bedroom and one bath. It's looks somewhat roomy! There's a rooftop terrace and the fitness center. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/777-7th-St-Nw-Apt-504_Washington_DC_20001_M54607-32855?source=web">Here's the listing</a>.
2755 Ordway St. NW, $319,000
You like the zoo? How about the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uptown_Theater_(Washington,_D.C.)">Uptown</a>? How about this sunny 798-square-foot place in Cleveland Park. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/2755-Ordway-St-Nw-Apt-209_Washington_DC_20008_M59584-50485?ex=DC558289518&source=web">Here's the listing</a>.
12808 10th St., Bowie, Md., $150,700
The listing doesn't specify how many square feet this two bedroom, one bath has. But it doesn't look that large. And this little place is green. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/12808-10th-St_Bowie_MD_20720_M56306-43633">Here's the listing</a>.
1706 U St. NW, $299,900
This place near Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle and the heart of the U Street corridor has 423 square feet. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1706-U-St-Nw-Apt-301_Washington_DC_20009_M53240-80570?ex=DC559154538&source=web">Here's the listing</a>.
1706 U St. NW, $299,900
4242 East West Hwy., Bethesda, Md., $189,900
This is a 465-square-foot studio at the edge of Bethesda. You may feel a little claustrophobic looking at the listing photos but make sure to take a look at the pool! <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/4242-E-West-Hwy-Apt-720_Bethesda_MD_20815_M65426-06941">Here's the listing</a>.
4242 East West Hwy., Bethesda, Md., $189,900
3251 Prospect St. NW, $624,900
This Georgetown one-bedroom unit near the heart of M Street has a rooftop pool. It has 871 square feet. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3251-Prospect-St-Nw-R-309_Washington_DC_20007_M61356-33929?source=web">Here's the listing</a>.
3251 Prospect St. NW, $624,900
2750 14th St. NW, $325,000
This place in Columbia Heights has 693 square feet, with a mint green bathroom. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/2750-14th-St-Nw-Apt-506_Washington_DC_20009_M68986-65139?source=web">Here's the listing</a>.
2750 14th St. NW, $325,000
2750 14th St. NW, $325,000
6100 Westchester Park Dr., College Park, Md., $99,999
This place has 927 square feet and a balcony, all at a very budget-friendly price. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/6100-Westchester-Park-Dr-Apt-1409_College-Park_MD_20740_M52722-29244?source=web">Here's the listing</a>.
1828 Metzerott Rd., Hyattsville, Md., $15,000
This 620 square-foot unit has one bedroom and one bath. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1828-Metzerott-Rd-Apt-103_Adelphi_MD_20783_M60975-03137">Here's the listing</a>.
10117 Prince Place, Upper Marlboro, Md., $28,000
This 787 square feet, close to the Largo Town Center Metrorail station. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/10117-Prince-Pl-301-2b_Upper-Marlboro_MD_20774_M58696-87533">Here's the listing</a>.
100 Pine Trail, Harpers Ferry, W.Va., $59,900
This 732 square foot cabin sits on 1.72 acres. River access is nearby. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/100-Pine-Trl_Harpers-Ferry_WV_25425_M42916-59033">Here's the listing</a>.
100 Pine Trail, Harpers Ferry, W.Va., $59,900
300 Oklahoma Ave. NE, $82,000
This place has 520 square feet in <a href="http://washingtonexaminer.com/kingman-park-an-eclectic-neighborhood-with-big-dreams/article/94231#.UH22rfmfEfg">Kingman Park</a>, on the edge of Capitol Hill. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/300-Oklahoma-Ave-Ne-Apt-102_Washington_DC_20002_M61803-09010">Here's the listing</a>.
302 9th Ave., Brunswick, Md., $84,900
This two-bedroom, 768 square-foot 1920 Sears bungalow is near a MARC commuter rail station. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/302-9th-Ave_Brunswick_MD_21716_M51414-86011">Here's the listing</a>.
1457 Park Rd. NW, $99,900
We are nearly certain that this 401-square-foot Columbia Heights studio is less spooky-looking in person than it is in its listing photos. Good deal either way! <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1457-Park-Rd-Nw-Apt-306_Washington_DC_20010_M56798-45224">Here's the listing</a>.
1038 Patapsco St., Baltimore, Md., $118,900
This 648 square-foot spot is in an 1850 building located in Baltimore's Federal Hill neighborhood. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1038-Patapsco-St_Baltimore_MD_21230_M65011-25606">Here's the listing</a>.
6506 America Blvd., Hyattsville, Md., $119,000
This 737-square-foot unit is in an upscale building near the Prince George's Plaza Metrorail station. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/6506-America-Blvd-Apt-507_Hyattsville_MD_20782_M60204-75869">Here's the listing</a>.
8722 Manchester Rd., Silver Spring, Md., $119,000
This 660-square-foot unit is in Silver Spring, about 1.5 miles from the Silver Spring Metro station. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/8722-Manchester-Rd-Apt-7_Silver-Spring_MD_20901_M55731-75238">Here's the listing</a>.
513 Bashford Lane, Alexandria, Va., $149,900
A cheerful 500-square-foot studio is in Alexandria, close to the Potomac River, and just under a mile from the Braddock Road Metrorail station. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/513-Bashford-Ln-Apt-5_Alexandria_VA_22314_M63359-12111">Here's the listing</a>.
3-K Plateau Place, Greenbelt, Md., $85,000
This 598-square-foot place is near the woods. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3k-Plateau-Pl-K_Greenbelt_MD_20770_M52969-60744">Here's the listing</a>.
1657 31st St. NW, $209,000
This 400 square-foot unit is in Georgetown. Cats are welcome, if they fit. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1657-31st-St-Nw-Apt-108_Washington_DC_20007_M54756-03523">Here's the listing</a>.
333 2nd St. NE, $209,000
This 360-square-foot spot on Capitol Hill might be perfect if you're a Hill staffer. Considering this studio's size and proximity to work, you probably won't be home much in any regard. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/333-2nd-St-Ne-Apt-405b_Washington_DC_20002_M69180-72103">Here's the listing</a>.
420 16th St. SE, $229,899
This roomy 596-square-foot spot is within walking distance of the Potomac Avenue Metrorail station. There's parking and storage, too. <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/420-16th-St-Se-Apt-104_Washington_DC_20003_M53591-97683">Here's the listing</a>.
Posted: 10/19/2012 12:17 pm EDT Updated: 10/19/2012 11:50 pm EDT