Good Deal or Not? “garden level condo” Edition (Reader Request)

This condo is located at 2103 S Street, NW:

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The flier says:

“Embrace chic city living in this 1,165 sf 2BR/1BA garden level condo steps from Dupont Metro. Warm hwd flrs; rec lighting; LR w/ cozy frpl; window filled turreted DR; eat-in kit w/ 42″ cabinets and a sizable pantry; PLENTY of closet space & spacious room sizes. Enjoy peace & quiet in the private courtyard garden- a rare find in the city.”

You can find more info and photos here.

The reader writes:

“I stumbled across this listing and it kind of surprised me.

A: It’s huge
B: It’s quite nice, but does need some updating in the kitchen/baths
C: It’s CHEAP for that location, it seems

Just surprising. My partner & I just purchased a 2 bedroom in Kalorama/Adams Morgan, but this listing gives me a bit of buyer’s remorse! With the lack of good, affordable 2-bedroom inventory in the area, I can’t imagine this will last long.”

What do you guys think – is this 2 bed/1bath a good deal at $499,000 ($398 condo fee)?