Good Deal or Not? “marvelous woodwork throughout” edition

This home is located at 4205 Illinois Ave, NW:

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The flier says:

“This is a lovely old Petworth home – built in 1914 – with marvelous woodwork throughout the house. Even the front door is the original! And, sit on the front porch and enjoy Grant Circle.”

You can find more info here and a mouseonhouse tour here.

You dig the old wood? Does $459,000 sound reasonable for this 3 bed/1.5 bath?

And just down the block is a renovated home, 4 bed/3.5 bath at 4118 Illinois Ave, NW going for $549,900 ( photo tour here.)

Which do you think is the better deal?