$699,000

This charming 1940s brick Colonial in highly desirable University Park seamlessly blends timeless character with modern updates. Set on a beautifully landscaped, magnificently private 0.25-acre lot, this inviting residence offers approximately 1,760 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, featuring four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Inside, gleaming hardwood floors, elegant trim work, and refined architectural details create a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout. The living room is the heart of the home, showcasing high ceilings, rich hardwood flooring, and a classic brick surround wood-burning fireplace, with direct access to a delightful three-season sunroom adorned with beadboard wainscoting, crown molding, and exposed brick accents. The dining room, ideally situated off the kitchen, provides a perfect setting for both everyday living and entertaining. The well-appointed kitchen combines style and function, with open shelving, a farmhouse sink, and butcher block countertops. The upper level features a serene primary bedroom with hardwood flooring, a neutral palette, and a spacious cedar closet, along with two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete with subway tile accents and blinds, and a linen closet. The fully finished lower level provides exceptional versatility, featuring a kitchen area, bedroom, full bath, and ample storage. With a private side entrance, this space is ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or income-generating rental. Outdoors, the tranquil backyard serves as a private retreat with a charming brick patio, stone walls and paths, flourishing gardens containing dozens of native tree and plant species, and a detached garage. Located within a mile of the University of Maryland, this home is also ideally situated for commuting, within easy walking or biking/bikeshare distance of the Green Line, Purple Line, and MARC Camden Line as well as major commuter routes including US-1, I-95, and I-495. The lively Route 1 Corridor and Hyattsville Arts District nearby offer shopping, dining, and entertainment ranging from Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s to Franklin’s Brewery and the Pyramid Arts Center. The Town of University Park greenspace affords quiet walking trails and playgrounds, and the nearby Anacostia Trails system features miles of walking/running/biking paths. A rare opportunity to own a home where classic charm, comfort, and convenience come together beautifully.

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