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Key Details
Sold Price $915,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,014 sqft
Price per Sqft $454
Subdivision Takoma
MLS Listing ID DCDC2014486
Sold Date 11/15/21
Style Craftsman
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,510
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1923
Annual Tax Amount $4,135
Tax Year 2020
Lot Size 4,995 Sqft
Acres 0.11
Property Description
Welcome home to this 1922 Minter Ready to Build Home. Minter Homes were a local (Huntington WV) rival to the Sears Kit Homes and build hundreds of pre-fabricated homes perfect for government housing during World War I. 6815 Laurel Ave looks to be a version of the 8-room Executives Residence, adjusted for the urban lot sizes of the city. First owned by the Chief Accountant for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, this homes original layout, flooring, and woodwork have been lovingly maintained for the past 99 years and are ready for a new owner to celebrate its centennial year! While this home has a rich history that makes it a gem of Takoma DC, we note that the home is outside of the purview of the Takoma Historic District.
The curb appeal is fantastic with the large front porch spanning the front of the home and beautiful landscaping. Inside, you will love the finishes and character featuring gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the first and second floors, radiator heat, and fantastic natural light streaming through the windows. At the front door, youll find original stained glass transom windows, following by a beautiful original coat rack and mirror curated by the owners to perfectly tuck between the wall and radiators. The bright and spacious living room boasts a brick fireplace and mantel with built in bookshelves. The dining room will be the perfect place to entertain your large thanksgiving meal for you and your extended family. The antique light fixture and medallion bring the perfect touch of character and elegance to the room. The generously sized kitchen has updated stainless steel appliances, new tile flooring, and an enviously large pantry leading to a bucolic back yard deck, lovingly landscaped and maintained by the current owners.
On the second floor, you will find four bedrooms and a full bathroom featuring an updated vanity with the original (refinished) claw foot tub. The primary bedroom features a large closed off sleeping porch turned dressing room that would be the perfect spot for your en suite bath. All bedrooms are generously sized, with great space for beds and/or home offices, as is your preference. Although they dont convey, its worth checking out the current owners office bookshelf curated with books from almost all US Presidents.
On the lower level you will find a large finished room that can be used as a great TV room, rumpus room or even guest quarters, with another full bathroom. Youll also find a large storage area, laundry area, and a brand new hot water heater!
As if all this wasn't enough, this stunning home is just 3 blocks from the Takoma Metro Station; one block downtown Takoma, including Takoma Bev Co, Kin Da, Republic, and this agents favorite gift shop, Tabletop! The farmers market meets year round just a block away, so youll never be far from locally crafted foods and wares!
Location
State DC
County Washington
Zoning R1B
Direction East
Rooms
Basement Connecting Stairway, Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Poured Concrete
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator
Cooling Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s)
Garage Spaces 2.0
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Porch Deck(s)
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage N
Building
Story 3
Foundation Slab
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Craftsman
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District District Of Columbia Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 3361//0832
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Tanya L Slade • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.