A Garden Hideaway at the Edge of Rock Creek Park. This 1930s home sits on one of the most private streets in this Northwest DC neighborhood. It is the kind of block even longtime locals don’t know exists. Just steps from the trails of Rock Creek, it offers green, quiet surroundings without sacrificing city access. Inside, the layout is effortless and well-considered, with upgrades in all the right places: a vibrant contemporary kitchen, renovated bathrooms, and a remarkable primary suite with its own private loft, perfect for a home office or personal retreat. The finished lower level includes two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a walk-out to the backyard... A jewel, the yard is a deep, thoughtfully planted garden anchored by a covered patio. It feels more like a retreat than a yard. A detached garage off the alley, currently styled as a garden shed, offers flexible potential for storage, a studio, or parking. Major systems have been fully modernized, including dual-zone HVAC, a tankless water heater, and a 200-amp electrical system. In a neighborhood on the rise, this is a home with both charm and privacy, the kind that feels like a rare and refreshing discovery. Open Sunday, June 15th, from 1–4 PM.
Sold for $1,150,000 on 07/14/25
$1,150,000
1608 Manchester Ln NW, Washington, DC 20011
4beds
2,565sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
6,012 Square Feet Lot
$1,146,000 Zestimate®
$448/sqft
$4,514 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 15, 2025 at 03:43am
Listed by:
Ron Mangas JR. 703-298-2564,
TTR Sothebys International Realty,
Co-Listing Agent: Matthew J Flood 703-732-5363,
TTR Sothebys International Realty
Bought with:
Ryan Boothe, SP200203662
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2205576

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 616
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Features
- Kitchenette, Dining Area, Kitchen - Galley, Primary Bath(s), Crown Molding, Wainscotting, Floor Plan - Traditional
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Rear Entrance,Full,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,657
- Total interior livable area: 2,565 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,041
- Finished area below ground: 524
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 6,012 sqft
- Features: Landscaped, No Thru Street, Urban Land-Galestown-Rumford
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2724/W/0018
- Zoning: R1B
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: 16th Street Heights
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple