In the heart of Ballston, just .6 miles from the metro, you'll find this freshly painted airy 851 sq. ft. 1 bedroom/1 bathroom condo w/private 20 ft. balcony in amenity-rich Hyde Park. The open living room/dining room combination is awash in light from the two sets of floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors to your oversized balcony w/eastern exposure. The galley kitchen features black granite counters, white cabinets w/space for a table/breakfast bar. The bedroom offers space for a King size bed + a generous-sized walk-in closet. Remodeled (2015) en-suite bathroom includes a tub/shower combo w/marble-topped vanity. Hardwood floors throughout; replaced original parquet in 2015. Newly repainted in 2025. The condo fee includes ALL typical utilities (electricity/gas/water/trash) + laundry is free with each floor offering ample washer-dryers for your use. Up to 3 garage parking spaces are available for rent; 1st space is $50/mo or $600/yr; 2nd is $1,320/yr. Storage units are also available for rent. Only cats (not dogs) permitted. This is a full-service building w/24-hour concierge/security; on-site repair maintenance services; a 25-meter outdoor pool, impressive private green space w/BBQs and outdoor seating for social gatherings, a walking path, and individual gardening plots; and a large community room. Hyde Park is right next to the new Harris Teeter and blocks from the restaurants/shops at Ballston Quarter, MedStar skating complex, gyms, bike/running paths. Easy access to I-66, Route 50, and I-395 allows for short commute into DC, Crystal City and Tysons. This condo offers affordable orange line corridor living with every comfort you could want.