224 Adams St NE

About This Home

THE HOUSE Whole 1,700 SF 3 BD/ 2BA rowhouse with an included off-street parking space. Close to Rhode Island Red Line Metro station, Metropolitan Branch Trail, buses, and restaurants. Rear deck and sunny front garden. The modern open kitchen adjoins the dining room. Great light, with south-facing orientation, high ceilings, and windows in every room. The roomy finished basement with full bath can serve as a home office, rec room, protected bike storage, guest space, den, craft space, etc. The basement is a stair-free walk-out to the parking pad and alley. LG washer and dryer, ADT alarm system, Ring video doorbell, and central air. The third bedroom is small; it can fit a twin bed (or the included custom twin loft bed for children). It's also good as a quiet work space, or a large walk-in closet. All bedrooms have Hunter Douglas blackout shades. You can see the Basilica from the upstairs bathroom. This home was built by Harry Wardman in 1922, then gut-rehabbed in 2010. My family had 10 good years in this house. THE LOCATION Near Metro, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Bryant Street Market food hall, Trader Joe's, Kraken Kourts & Skates, Yang Market, The Pollo Company, Giant, CVS, Home Depot, City-State Brewing Company, metrobar, Washington Hospital Center, Edgewood Recreation Center (w/ free tennis courts, gym, fitness center, walking loop, playground, splash pad etc.), and the Metropolitan Branch Trail. Just two stops from Union Station. The welcoming Edgewood community is home to young couples, families, and friendly older neighbors. At least three schools (including Inspired Teaching public charter school) and two daycares are within walking distance. The house is close to the restaurants of Rhode Island Row, Brookland, Bloomingdale, and Eckington. Rare home rental opportunity in a location that provides a quick commute via all modes of transport. Possible tour dates include this Friday, August 29 and September 5. Move in as soon as October 1, 2025. Looking for an October lease start date. $3400/month with standard 1+ year-lease and 1-month security deposit. Tenant pays for utilities (~$170, higher mid-summer), Fios internet (~$50), and ADT alarm ($65). Five-minute low-tech video tour: tinyurl dot com/rkd2a3rh