Welcome home to 1515 Underwood, NW. This cozy colonial home was built in 1939 in Brightwood, a subdivision in upper Washington, DC. The home has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a detached garage.
The current asking price is $635k. The MLS number of the home is DC7533407.
The home, a ReMax listing, is located just off of 16th Street, NW, between 16th and Luzon Streets, NW. 16th Street is one of the main streets. If you drive south and it take it to the end, you will be just a few blocks from the White House. It is near Rock Creek Park. If you go north on 16th Street, you cross the state line, entering Maryland. If you turn right on Colesville Road you a pass shopping area and the Red Line Metro (Downtown Silver Spring Stop). If you take 16th Street to the end, you intersect Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring and are very near I-495. It is also located near Walter Reed Hospital. So, the home is in a very central location.
The home has really nice bricking on the front outside of home complimented by black shutters. Good curb appeal. Inside you feel charm with wood floors, some wood doors and wood moldings.
Main level of home has hardwood floors. To the front left of main level is a family room with 3 windows and a fireplace. This leads to nice dining room area.
Off of the dining room is what looks like an addition. The room is ideal for an office with built-ins, a ceiling fan and door exiting to back yard. There is a flagstone patio and fenced back yard. Good size yard.
Back to dining room that leads to kitchen with granite counters...almost a cream/tan color as base for the counters with speckles. Stainless appliances and cherry cabinetry...cabinetry has knobs that compliment appliances well. There ceramic flooring to compliment counters. Kitchen also has a door leading to the back yard.
Upstairs also has hardwood floors. Once nice feature as you walk up the steps are 2 windows on the side wall of the home. 2 bedrooms have ceiling fans, closets with double hungs (2 levels for hanging clothes like suits, shirts, skirts and pants) and built in shelving. The hall bath has a high ceiling and contemporary sink.
The Master bedroom is across the hall from other 2 bedrooms to create some privacy. Good size room. The room gets natural lighting from the 3 windows. It has a closet with double hungs, as well as 2 built-in shelving units. The master bathroom is deep, has a shower, and a contemporary sink that was likely recently installed (at the same time the hall bath's sink was installed). The bathroom also has a high ceiling.
Both baths themselves are in pretty good shape, not to say they couldn't use updating or a little touch up.
Across from master bedroom are steps leading to 4th bedroom....loft style. Walk in closet, good size room. Ceiling is a good height...I didn't have to crouch to be in there as you do in some lofts because of the roof. If it lacks anything, it would be nice if the owners put in a private bath. Perhaps the next owner of this lovely home will make that home improvement. But the stairs are relatively easy to go up and down (not spiral staircases or a fold down ladder), I think, to the next level. The room does otherwise feel like a private space, which one might enjoy.
The basement is carpeted in a medium purple color. As you go down the steps there is a window on the side wall to provide more light. In the basement there is a 2nd fireplace in basement + 2 windows. The back of basement is unfinished. The washer/dryer is there as is powder room...toilet and sink, second refrigerator, plus exit to the back--walkout basement. You could finish the area and/or use it for storage.
I think the house has a warm feel and has been well kept. If I did anything to the home, it might be buffing the wood floors and if you want to update the bathrooms, which are perfectly usable and in good condition. Finally, I would consider adding a bathroom in the loft bedroom.
As I said before, the home is in a central location, in good condition and a good value, I think.
If you or someone you know is interested in knowing more information about this home, getting a private tour and/or talking about the neighborhood, please let me know. I am here to help.
Adam
Office Top Producer for December 2010, January 2011
Cell: (301)943-4370
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Adam Bashein
Licensed in MD & DC
Weichert Realtors
301-718-4100 ext. 132
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