Get even more for your money - more living space, more yard, and more charm - with this single family, detached Craftsman less than a mile from The Parks at Walter Reed. Built in 1909 and substantially renovated in 2011, this home retains its traditional character while providing modern comforts. A deep front porch is set high above the street for better breezes. A real entry foyer in the front and a mud room with built-ins in the back make coming and going convenient and easy. The entertaining level has a large living room with coffered ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace. The adjoining dining room is wrapped in windows and easily fits a table for 8-10 beneath a gorgeous contemporary chandelier. The open kitchen has white shaker cabinets, granite and marble counters, two sinks, high-end appliances, a glass-door pantry and a coat closet, and a discrete powder room. Continue the party outdoors, just off the kitchen, on the flagstone patio with lots of room for seating and grilling. The HUGE 8,125 sqft lot provides a rear lawn that is partly shaded by towering trees and surrounded by lush landscaping and a wood privacy fence. An off-street parking pad with room for two cars sits just behind the gate. Upstairs, a primary suite accommodates a king-sized bed and has two deep closets and an en-suite bathroom. This gorgeous primary bath has a double-sink vanity, a tiled shower and a free-standing tub. Two other big bedrooms share a second full-bath with a tub shower and window. All the bedrooms on this level have great closet storage and windows on two sides for balanced light. The converted attic space provides two additional bedrooms sharing a third full-bath with a tub shower. These bedrooms have inviting window seats, built-in book shelves and plenty of closet space. The lower level with a rear exterior entrance has 7’ ceilings and provides flexible space, including an open living room, a laundry room, a sixth bedroom, a full bath with tub shower, and a bonus room with a window and closet perfect for storage, hobby space or a gym. KITCHEN: Thermador gas range, KitchenAid French-door refrigerator with ice-maker and water dispenser, Fishel & Paykel double DishDrawer dishwasher, GE under cabinet microwave, Sorel range hood, double sink with disposal and gooseneck sprayer faucet SYSTEMS & AMENITIES: Samsung full-sized washer & dryer (2019), RUUD gas furnace & electric AC for bottom two floors, RUUD electric heat pump for top two floors, US Craftsmaster 80 gallon water heater, double-pane wood windows, hardwood floors on two levels, wall-to-wall carpet on lower and attic levels, recessed lighting throughout, 200 amp electrical service, asphalt shingle roof (2017) LOCATION: Amenities including Whole Foods nearby at The Parks at Walter Reed (1 mi. ), Takoma Park Metro Station (1 mi. ), Safeway (0.4 mi. ), Walmart Supercenter (0.3 mi. ) and lots of convenience store and small business options along Georgia Avenue.
Single-familyProperty Type
1909Year Built
8,125 sq ftLot Size
$390Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Ken Germer• Compass
•202-386-6330 (broker)
Bought with Emily Ehrens• TTR Sotheby's International Realty
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Randall Proctor
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 839 Rittenhouse St NW
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2145584
Aug 8, 2024
Sold
$1,150,000
$336/sq ft
Jul 10, 2024
Contingent
—
Jul 5, 2024
Price Changed
$1,199,000
$350/sq ft
Jun 13, 2024
Listed
$1,249,000
$365/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 6, 2017
Sold
$867,000
$253/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1001383631
Apr 4, 2017
Sold
$869,000
$254/sq ft
+25
Absolutely LOVELY 4-level Craftsman fully renovated only 5 years ago! Marble center island Kit w/ desk, pantry, mudroom, exposed wood beams, original FP, redone floors, full LL w/ Rec Room, updated baths throughout, Master suite, closets galore, flooded in light on all 4 sides. Deep level yard w/ landscaping & off-street PKG for two. Steps to Georgia Avenue/near Walter Reed!
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
6
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,125 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2011
Sq. Ft.
2,378
Year built
1909
Style
Single Family Residential
County
District of Columbia
APN
2980 0007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
R-2
Residential House Zone 2
The purpose of the R-2 zone is to: Provide for areas with semi-detached houses; and Protect these areas from invasion by denser types of residential development.; The R-2 zone is intended to provide for areas predominantly developed with semi-detached houses on moderately sized lots that also contain some detached houses.
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: see GPS
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,378
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,125 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1909
Year Renovated: 2011
County: District of Columbia
APN: 2980 0007
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Whittier Education Campus
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Ida B. Wells Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Coolidge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
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