Early tomorrow morning, upperclassmen will select their housing for the next academic year. Most students have probably done their homework already, but for those who are waiting until the last minute to do their research, here’s a guide to some of the top available selections. Keep dreaming if you don’t have one of the first few picks; these houses should all be off the board by 8:15 a.m.

1. 1412 36th Street

Square Feet: 1,953

Capacity: 4

A small inlet with a large coat rack on the right greets you when you step into this townhouse. That’s just one of the benefits of having nearly 2,000 square feet to share among four people.

“We love our house,†Kaki Albritton (SFS ’07) said, who, along with her three roommates, selected this townhouse second in last year’s draft.

This house has a little bit of everything: two bathrooms, beautiful carpeting and a small but cozy backyard with a view of Healy.

With a large dining area, comfortable living room and a nice kitchen on the ground floor of this three-level mansion, there’s plenty of space for everyone.

And the bedrooms — two singles and a double — are equally spacious.

“I jokingly refer to my room as the cave,†Albritton, who lives in one of the singles, says. “But it’s still huge.â€

2. 3627 Prospect Street

Square Feet: 2,436

Capacity: 5

For those who crave variety, this house is a dream come true. Each of the massive house’s four levels has a different layout, and it will be no surprise if roommates spend move-in day arguing over the how to use each room.

“Basically, it’s the best place in the world,†Kathleen Flahive (COL ’08), one of the girls living in the townhouse this year, says.

Flahive and her roomates have turned the upstairs into a big living room. This house is in about as good condition as a university townhouse will ever be, with a brick exterior and hardwood floors on most of the ground floor. But for Flahive, it’s the little things that she appreciates the most.

“I really like the view of the Jesuit’s yard†next door, she says.

3. 1314 36th Street

Square Feet: 1,688

Capacity: 5

If there’s a house with personality, this is it.

“It’s called the Christmas House because it’s red and green,†Hailey Woldt (SFS ’08) said, explaining the name that she and her roommates have chosen for their residence. Mistletoe hangs above the entrance to the kitchen.

This house has gained popularity in recent years, jumping from 17th three years ago to sixth last fall. With two large double bedrooms and a huge, secluded backyard, it’s no wonder.

Woldt says that the best part about the house, apart from its holiday theme, is its location on the quaint block between N and O Streets, across from Holy Trinity.

Woldt says that she and her housemates like to watch weddings on Saturdays. “It’s really cute to be in the neighborhood,†She said.

4. 3626 N Street

Square Feet: 1,800

Capacity: 4

There’s nothing overwhelming about this house when you enter, but its eccentricities make it special.

A Roy Lichtenstein-style image stretching throughout an entire side of the living room has greeted residents of this house for years. The house also features its own parking lot and a huge backyard open to the public.

“It’s what sold us,†said Daniel Fishman (SFS ’08), speaking about the driveway and the Lichtenstein-themed living room.

“The backyard’s great for parties and stuff, the only problem is it’s not closed off,†Fishman said.

Everything is well proportioned in this house, and it would be even more spacious if residents found a better use for the dingy basement.

“It’s not the best basement actually,†Fishman says. “We were going to turn it into a poker room, but we got lazy.â€

5. 3617 O Street

Square Feet: 1,702

Capacity: 5

It’s hard to find faults in this townhouse, the top pick in last year’s selection.

Located only yards from the front gate, its central location provides an easy walk to any building on campus. The bedrooms — two doubles and a single — aren’t quite as big as those in other top townhouses, and the house isn’t in as great a condition, but these are only minor imperfections in an otherwise flawless living space.

With a deep first floor that includes a large dining room and living area and a spacious kitchen, the common areas in this house are as nice as any.

“We just agreed that this was the house that would accommodate us the best,†Banafsheh Fathieh (SFS ’08), one of the residents, said.

6. 1320 36th Street

Square Feet: 1,646

Capacity: 5

The guys currently living in this townhouse have made it a pretty fun place to live. And that’s not too hard when your house features two large common floors on the ground floor and a nice backyard.

“On Sundays both TVs will be football,†Albert Wu (SFS ’08), one of the residents, said speaking about the two living rooms that he and his roommates chose for the two main-floor rooms.

Wu says the nicest part of the house is its privacy. It’s bordered on one side by the Jewish Student Association House and on the other by the Robert and Bernice Wagner Alumni House. Wu says this allows him and his roommates to take some extra liberties when throwing parties.

“It’s very isolated from the outside, so you can play loud music,†he says. “This is the best house on this block, guaranteed.â€

7. 1408 36th Street

Square Feet: 1,994

Capacity: 5

This townhouse, the third selected last year, is reminiscent of the top-ranked house, but holds an extra student. And it’s still roomier than most houses you’ll find in the lottery.

The best thing this house has going for it is the privacy it affords each resident. The house features three single bedrooms, a double and three bathrooms.

“I might not get along well with my roommates if I were sharing a room with them,†Jessica Bachman (COL ’07), one of the residents, said. “I don’t feel claustrophobic at all.â€

The house features a small backyard perfect for casual use, and the bedrooms are accommodating.

“It’s an awesome townhouse,†Bachman says.

8. 3613 O Street

Square Footage: 1,450

Capacity: 5

As you enter the dining area on the ground floor of this house you are confronted by your own reflection from a mirror covering the entire back wall.

“It’s kind of weird,†resident Laura Stephenson (COL ’07) said.

The third level of this house, which holds two single bedrooms, is on a slight slant, what Stephenson described as a “30-degree angle.â€

Jessica Stewart (MSB ’07), who lives in one of the single rooms, describes how she compensated for the incline as she presented one of her bed legs.

“We cut cardboard under it just to even it out on the other side,†she says.

The advantage of these oddities is that the house offers a kind of offbeat charm absent in the other top picks.

9. 1304 ½ 36th Street

Square Footage: 1,518

Capacity: 4

Though there isn’t anything particularly unique or overwhelming about this townhouse, as resident Dan McGrath (COL ’09) puts it, it was one of the top four selections in 2003 and 2004.

“It’s got a big living room,†McGrath said when asked his favorite part about the house. The patio in the back is nice, as are the bedrooms, and since there is no neighboring house directly to the north, it’s a little quieter than most.

But that’s just the thing about this house. Perhaps nothing is extraordinary, yet everything is better than average.

10. 3517 Prospect Street

Square Footage: 1,662

Capacity: 5

Looks can be somewhat deceiving, especially when it comes to this Prospect townhouse. While it appears from the outside that the backyard, which is shared with the neighbors at 3519, is ideal, the residents explained they were somewhat disillusioned.

“The backyard is great, except for the part that nobody tells you it’s all dirt,†Chris Seneca (SFS ’08), a resident and sports columnist for THE HOYA, said. “If someone ever put effort into the backyard, this place would be out of control.â€

Having a huge backyard does have its benefits, however, as resident Michael R. Segner (COL ’08) said,. A little dirt rarely dejects party-goers. In fact, Segner and his housemates held a party with nearly 500 guests.

“It’s a good house for a party and to live in,†he said.