8305 Greenwood Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912

Unit Available August 1, 2025 Price includes high speed internet, water, gas, and lawn service! Highlights: -- New carpets installed in two bedrooms in 2024 -- New windows and sliding French door installed in 2019 (no drafts!) -- New heating/cooling system installed in 2020 -- Upper level master suite with walk-in closet, soaking tub -- Private washer and dryer -- Planters available for herb and vegetable garden -- Included in price: high speed internet (Verizon Fios 100/100!) and the gas and water utilities -- A real, functioning wood fireplace -- Close transportation access to DC -- Bright sunny, naturally lit apartment in a quiet neighborhood -- Plenty of street parking, and a driveway space -- Shared garage for storage space -- Webber gas grill This 1,700 square foot unit is an ideal space for someone looking to balance living in a peaceful, naturalistic setting with being close to downtown DC. The property is short walking distance to Sligo Creek Park and Long Branch trails, and has planters and other space set up so you could garden and enjoy home-grown herbs and vegetables. Ideal for a couple that wants an office/studio and a spare bedroom, but of course many other combinations could work. The House The house is split into two apartments: a two-level, 3 bedroom, 2 full bath main apartment (this listing), and a 2 bedroom, 1 bath lower level apartment (not this listing). Separate entrances, completely independent. THIS LISTING IS FOR THE LARGER, MAIN UNIT The second level of the main unit is a 650 square foot master suite with a walk-in closet, 2 regular closets, built-in dresser, and a large bath tub. New windows installed in 2019 and a new heating/cooling system installed in 2020 = comfort + low electricity bills. Tenants also enjoy a wood fireplace, private backyard deck with Webber gas grill, Verizon Fios 100/100 included, ADT ready, and a shared 400-square foot detached garage for extra storage. Smoke-free. No pets. Maximum Occupancy: 3 Access to transportation Walking to Takoma metro from house takes 20-30 minutes, depending on your pace, and only 5 minutes away by bike (there are Capital Bikeshares at Takoma metro station and near house). The path to the metro is through historic neighborhoods and the greenery of Sligo Creek Parkway, and past the Takoma Park Community Center. Nearly the entire walk is on quiet, slow-driving streets. Very peaceful and safe, even late at night. Very soon the Purple line will be minutes away walking distance! If you would rather take the bus to the metro, a stop is only one block away from house. RideOn buses 12 and 13 take you to Takoma (12 minutes away) and Silver Spring (15 minutes away) metro stations. Two blocks away you can take RideOn 18, which only takes 9 minutes to get to Takoma station. The house is also located one block away from a University of Maryland bus stop. Entrance to 495 beltway entrance at University Boulevard is five minutes away by car. The Garden Residents have access to growing area for herbs and vegetables, including four large planting beds. Planting area has yielded great success with tomatoes, chilies, basil, spinach, and much more! Water hoses are conveniently placed. The Neighborhood The house is situated in the middle of quiet suburban block. Most of the houses on the block are owned by families, so kids and dogs are a common sight. But it is also a very youthful neighborhood, with students and young professionals all around. One of the best features about the house is the quiet. Try out waking up to birdsongs instead of police sirens! There are a handful of restaurants within short walking distance from the house, and many options in downtown Takoma Park and Silver Spring, where there are a host of popular and ethnic restaurants and bars. Within very short walking distance from house is also Washington Adventist University and Washington Adventist Hospital. You interested? Here's the deal: If you want the place, the property manager will send you a request to fill out a MySmartMove screening application by TransUnion, which will cost $47 per applicant. If you apply through Zillow, property manager will still require screening through MySmartMove. Deposit: one month's rent. Lease term: 1 or 2 years Owner pays for high speed internet, water, gas and lawn service. Tenant responsible for electricity.