709 16th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

1st Open Sun 1/16 1-3p. Masks REQUIRED. Semidetached 2BR/1.5BA porchfront home w/large rear patio, PARKING w/garage door, storage basement, brand new dual-zone HVAC, steps to the streetcar and Rec Center/Library/Pool, is at the epicenter of redevelopment in Rosedale/Hill East. Main level has wood floors and the well-proportioned totally separate LR and DR make very flexible space for addl WHF needs beyond what is shown here. Large dining room opens onto a bright kitchen featuring granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances including high-end 2 drawer Fisher Paykel DW (2016), new fridge (Samsung Twin Cooling Plus 2021) an island with electric convection stovetop, a large pantry/laundry closet with washer/dryer (2021), and convenient half bath. An eat-in area/WFH space at rear has French doors. Step outside to a wide patio with PLENTY of room for al fresco dining and entertaining, w/mature river birch tree and small hedge for lovely greenery. A pergola-sheltered PARKING pad w/an electric garage door opener (2019) plus alley gate are just beyond the small hedge and can easily provide overflow to accommodate larger outdoor gatherings. Dual rain barrels installed by RiverSmart Homes in conjunction w/DC DOE provide eco-friendly water for plants. Upstairs are a large front bedroom w/a wall of closets with custom organizers and blinds, a large hall closet w/custom organizers, a spacious 2nd BR w/storage armoire, and a hall bath w/glass stall shower. The perfect starter home that lets you stretch out w/NO condo fees and a location that allows you to take advantage of low rates to build equity instead of paying rent. With 1200sf of living space on 2 levels, PLUS a 200sf storage/utility basement, and a 1733sf lot (all per DC tax records) you will enjoy living 2 blocks to the trolley/streetcar for easy access to H Street bars, restaurants, Whole Foods and Giant, a 4min walk to Rosedale Rec Center/Library/Swimming Pool, to Miner Elementary Playground, 6min to Manna Dosirak, and a short stroll or ride to Lincoln Park, to the DC Open Air Farmers Market, the new Fields at RFK, Kingman Island, and the Anacostia Riverwalk Bike Trail network. Carpe Diem!