56 R Street

Washington, DC 20001

Offer deadline, noon Tuesday, Oct. 18. Welcome to 56 R Street. This lovely victorian bayfront home, built in 1895, has been pleasingly updated, featuring an open concept and tons of natural light. The two car detached garage is an additional benefit. This home features gorgeous hardwood floors (on 2 levels), kitchen w/ stainless appliances (Fisher/Paykel refrigerator, Bosch DW, Samsung 5 burner gas stove) a main level Powder Room, generously sized Primary BR suite w/ modern en-suite bath (water-fall shower/jetted shower heads), 3 full bathrooms. The fully finished lower level features a 2nd kitchen (perfect for roommate situation, au-pair or work-at-home space), and with great ceiling heigh and front and rear entrances, offers many options. The home is heated/cooled with an energy efficient mini-split system, offers a tankless water heater and NEW ROOF (installed in August 2022). You'll love all the neighborhood amenities, including the close-by Big Bear Cafe and the Bloomingdale Farmer's Market (May to December). Adventurous palate? There are Barbecue, Caribbean, Thai, Chinese, Tex/Mex and Indian restaurants so close including neighborhood favorites the Red Hen, Bacio Pizzeria, Boundary Stone and Etabli. With a Walkscore of 91 and Bikescore of 87 (Capital Bikeshare has stations at each end of this block) this location offers a great urban experience. With EZ access to Downtown, NOMA and Capital Hill, there are various commuting arteries which access all of Metro DC! At the end of R St NE, you'll find the Metropolitan Branch Trail, a newly-built dog park, and Althea Turner Park. 56 R Street is being sold in AS IS condition.