Get even more for your money - more living space, more yard, and more charm - with this single family, detached Craftsman less than a mile from The Parks at Walter Reed. Built in 1909 and substantially renovated in 2011, this home retains its traditional character while providing modern comforts. A deep front porch is set high above the street for better breezes. A real entry foyer in the front and a mud room with built-ins in the back make coming and going convenient and easy. The entertaining level has a large living room with coffered ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace. The adjoining dining room is wrapped in windows and easily fits a table for 8-10 beneath a gorgeous contemporary chandelier. The open kitchen has white shaker cabinets, granite and marble counters, two sinks, high-end appliances, a glass-door pantry and a coat closet, and a discrete powder room. Continue the party outdoors, just off the kitchen, on the flagstone patio with lots of room for seating and grilling. The HUGE 8,125 sqft lot provides a rear lawn that is partly shaded by towering trees and surrounded by lush landscaping and a wood privacy fence. An off-street parking pad with room for two cars sits just behind the gate. Upstairs, a primary suite accommodates a king-sized bed and has two deep closets and an en-suite bathroom. This gorgeous primary bath has a double-sink vanity, a tiled shower and a free-standing tub. Two other big bedrooms share a second full-bath with a tub shower and window. All the bedrooms on this level have great closet storage and windows on two sides for balanced light. The converted attic space provides two additional bedrooms sharing a third full-bath with a tub shower. These bedrooms have inviting window seats, built-in book shelves and plenty of closet space. The lower level with a rear exterior entrance has 7’ ceilings and provides flexible space, including an open living room, a laundry room, a sixth bedroom, a full bath with tub shower, and a bonus room with a window and closet perfect for storage, hobby space or a gym. KITCHEN: Thermador gas range, KitchenAid French-door refrigerator with ice-maker and water dispenser, Fishel & Paykel double DishDrawer dishwasher, GE under cabinet microwave, Sorel range hood, double sink with disposal and gooseneck sprayer faucet SYSTEMS & AMENITIES: Samsung full-sized washer & dryer (2019), RUUD gas furnace & electric AC for bottom two floors, RUUD electric heat pump for top two floors, US Craftsmaster 80 gallon water heater, double-pane wood windows, hardwood floors on two levels, wall-to-wall carpet on lower and attic levels, recessed lighting throughout, 200 amp electrical service, asphalt shingle roof (2017) LOCATION: Amenities including Whole Foods nearby at The Parks at Walter Reed (1 mi.), Takoma Park Metro Station (1 mi.), Safeway (0.4 mi.), Walmart Supercenter (0.3 mi.) and lots of convenience store and small business options along Georgia Avenue.
Sold
$1,150,000
839 Rittenhouse St NW, Washington, DC 20011
6beds
3,422sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1909
8,125 sqft lot
$1,107,400 Zestimate®
$336/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 23, 2024 at 03:10pm
Listed by:
Ken Germer 202-412-9347,
Compass
Bought with:
Emily Ehrens, 631935
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2145584

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1144
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Kitchen Island, Dining Area, Kitchen - Gourmet, Upgraded Countertops, Primary Bath(s), Open Floorplan, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance,Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s), Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,522
- Total interior livable area: 3,422 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,378
- Finished area below ground: 1,044
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Parking Space Conveys, Concrete, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Extensive Hardscape
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Decorative,Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 8,125 sqft
- Features: Premium, Landscaped, Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2980//0007
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Combination, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1909
- Major remodel year: 2011
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Electric Alarm
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Brightwood
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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