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Beautiful Historic Home - Steps to Shops, Metro, Restaurants, Parks, Co-Op

Takoma Park, Maryland, United States
Rates from USD $1000 | Weekly

House | Entire Home | House Sitting Requested
Available Dates:
From October 3, 2026 until October 17, 2026

Description

Historic charm, family-friendly comfort, and a convenient location in an urban environment within walking distance to shops, many restaurants, a co-op grocery store, a bakery, and a butcher shop. The home is a 13-minute walk to the Metro (.5 mile) and 20 minutes to downtown Washington, D.C. At home, the fenced-in garden backyard offers a scenic setting to enjoy the outdoors, with a screened porch and ground-floor patio. A gas grill is set up on the deck for backyard barbecues and a kitchen garden with herbs. The living room has comfortable leather seating and a smart TV that gets premium cable channels, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime, Netflix, and HBO. A fully equipped kitchen with granite counters and stainless-steel kitchen, a new induction range, are sure to inspire homemade masterpieces. Enjoy meals together in the dining room. Table can expand to seat 10 comfortably. The downstairs area offers multi-functional comfort and convenience with features including a TV lounge, a large library, and dedicated office space with a printer and high-speed internet Wi Fi. The couch folds out to become a full bed with a comfy mattress and good linens. There is a half bath on this floor as well and an exterior door to an outside patio with a bench, table, and chairs. There's even a mini fridge for cold drink storage. The laundry room on this floor has two washers (large size and small size) and dryer. Off-street parking for one car and street parking. The top floor has a master bedroom with a new King Sleep Number bed, a bedroom with a new queen bed, and a third room that can double as a private office and features a sofa that expands to a full-size bed. The upstairs bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a walk-in shower. Fully equipped with premium towels, and the beds all have high-quality linens. There are half bathrooms on the main floor and the lower floor. Within driving distance to universities in Washington, D.C., College Park, Montgomery County Community College, and Washington Adventist University.

Bedrooms
3

Bathrooms
1

Offices
2

Size
2,172 ft2

Suited For
6

Property Type
House

Availability

From October 3, 2026 until October 17, 2026

Minimum Stay

14 Days

Location

House in Takoma Park, Maryland, United States

Closest University

Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus

Nearby Universities
Howard University | University of Maryland College Park Foundation, Inc. | American University | Georgetown University | The Catholic University of America | Washington Adventist University
Neighborhood

Takoma Park

Nearby Cities

Silver Spring | Washington

Comments: Fully furnished 3 BR (king bed, queen bed, 2 full pull-out couch beds) house in Takoma Park Historic District, 2 large office spaces and pull out couch in office as well. Screened in porch and patio. Fenced in back yard. Gas grill. Walk to shops, metro, co-op

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Suburban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Historic Home
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $1000 Weekly

Utilities are included

A cleaning service is included

Comments: All utilities- electric, water, gas. We have the house cleaned before your arrival and at the end of your staytay. If you wish to have the cleaning more often that can be arranged. $250 cleaning fee for the whole house.

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Pets are allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: We have always had dogs and we have a fenced in back yard and doggie doors for a small dog. We will discuss if needed but we have some conditions to keep our expensive rugs from getting damaged.

House Sitting

I am looking for help while I am away

I would like help with mail and deliveries

We will stop our mail but if a package does arrive please bring in and store for us.

I would like help with plants or garden

Numerous plants in the house, deck and a garden in the front and back yards. We have a lawn service that mows weekly and cleans the fountain. Please water house plants and container plants on the deck. If very hot and dry please set up sprinkler.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Cable or Satellite

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Security

Security System

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: We have two beautiful office spaces with high speed internet connectivity. We have cable TV with premium stations, Smart Tv-You Tube TV, Amazon Prime, Netflix, HBO, House is beautifully decorated, Sleep Number King bed in Master Bedroom

Reviews

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2023

Trust Score (43)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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Trust Score (43)
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