1223 FRANKLIN ST NE Washington, DC 20017

OFFER DEADLINE: Tuesday May 11 @ 8pm. Welcome home! This 3 story single family home has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, is newly renovated, and its traditional charm has been preserved. Designed with beautiful red brick, a cozy front porch, and spacious front yard for eye catching curb appeal. Step into the living area and enjoy the nine foot ceilings, open floor plan, and new finishes. For all its traditional charm this home features modern electrical, refinished hardwood floors, copper pipes, and a new spectacular skylight. Head into the elegant dining area with plenty of light and seating to entertain, a space that flows effortlessly into the kitchen. Beautiful cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a quaint breakfast nook make this lovely kitchen ideal for your family gatherings and daily meals. The bathrooms are also recently renovated, full of light and modern touches. Lush new carpeting blankets each bedroom and features solid wood doors with modern hardware. The backyard is spacious and perfect for outdoor living under the shade of Elm trees. From the new flat roof to the full basement, youll feel right at home here on Franklin St. where DCs historic charm is preserved and brilliantly paired with modern luxuries. Its just a short walk to the metro and prominent neighborhood eateries like Menomale and Primrose. In just a short drive away you can indulge in a day of shopping or a night of live jazz at Alices Jazz & Cultural Society. This is a must see! House Features: Nine foot ceilings on main two floors, French drains in basement, two sump pumps, Vent fans in both bathrooms, House repointed by historic preservation masonry service using age-appropriate custom sand/lime mortar mix (2011), Central A/C and blower replaced (Lennox, 2014), new hot water heater (Bradford-White, 2014), replaced washer and dryer (LG, 2015) with new units with steam functions, purchased largest size that would fit through the door, New flat roof and repaired slate roof, new skylight (2018), Exterior house and front porch repainted (2018), Four healthy and well-maintained elm trees in backyard. All poison ivy on trees, fences, and in yard has been professionally removed (2018), Lead service (water) pipe was replaced in 2019. All water pipes in the house are copper, all the way to the street, Modern electrical, mostly Romex 12 gauge / 20 amp wire. Panel is 150 amp service, Six Nest smoke/CO detectors and Nest thermostat for A/C. Can be controlled by smartphone, Currently using Verizon FIOS, Modern kitchen (Counter Intelligence, Kitchen Aid, 2008). Second refrigerator in addition, Several custom-built wooden shelves throughout house. Some are made from 140+ year old reclaimed wood from a house in Eckington, Solid wood original pocket doors, refinished with modern hardware, Interior doors are all solid wood, mostly either original or reclaimed from other houses in DC. All have been refinished with modern cylinder lock hardware, New front door & transom, standard 36" x 80" size (2021), Hardwood floors sanded down and refinished in 2021. Oil-based polyurethane finish, New carpet, 2020 & 2021. Neighborhood Features: Walk to metro (6 blocks to Red Line / Rhode Island Avenue station), Restaurants: Menomale (1 block), Primrose (2 blocks), Right Proper Brewery (3 blocks), Brookland's Finest (4 blocks), Masala Story (5 blocks), Dew Drop Inn (5 blocks), Rhode Island Row (Carolina Kitchen, Sala Thai, others), Short drive to Union Market, H Street, Capitol Hill, U Street, Catholic University & associated shops, Live Jazz performances at Alice's Jazz & Cultural Society (1 block)