
521 Madison St NE, Washington, DC 20011
What This Townhouse Offers
Gorgeous Three-Bedroom Home in Riggs Park with Rear Deck and Two-Car Garage!
Do not miss the opportunity to call this gem of a property your home! Beautiful... hardwood floors flanked by recessed lighting, a manicured yard with fruit-bearing trees, a large rear deck, and a detached two-car garage are just a few highlights of this amazing semi-detached row house. The window-laden open format main level gets amazing natural light on three sides of the property. A broad living space offers plenty of options for furniture arrangement and is designed to allow separated living and dining areas. A built-in buffet with cabinetry and open shelving sits adjacent to a bar-height countertop with room for two-three stools. A capable kitchen is arranged in a U-shape with stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of cabinetry capped with crown molding. Near the kitchen and just before the stairway to the basement is a powder room with chic finishes.
Upstairs, at the rear end of a central hallway, is a full bathroom with a soaking tub surrounded by stone-tiles, and a stone countertop vanity with storage underneath. Off the central hallway you will find three bedrooms. The large primary bedroom at the front of the home has room for a king-sized bed, a separate alcove for dressers or a sitting area, and an expansive mirrored door closet with an adjustable closet system. The middle bedroom is the smallest of the three, but still has great closet space and can be used as an office or auxiliary room. At the rear of this level is the junior bedroom with that has a nice-sized closet, room for a queen-sized bed, and two windows that provide Northeastern and Northwestern exposure.
The basement of this great home is fully finished and is perfect for a den space or entertainment room. Beautiful cohesive flooring runs the whole length of the basement with recessed lighting above. Towards the rear is a wet bar with a built-in mini fridge under a stone countertop, with a wine rack and cabinetry above. Just behind the wet bar is another full bathroom with a stone-tiled standing shower.
In addition to the thoughtful interior of this home, the yards that surround it are one-of-a-kind. Flowering shrubs, gardening beds, and fruit-bearing trees allow you to harvest strawberries, blueberries, asparagus, rosemary, thyme, chives, peaches and more! The rear deck includes an in-line gas grill that will convey with this rental. This home is also equipped with solar panels to cut down on energy costs!
Pets: Maximum 2 pets, up to 50 Ibs. each, subject to approval.
Interested applicants will be asked to complete a background check as part of the application. Minimum one year lease term, unless specified otherwise. Confirm with the listing agent directly that the application window is still open prior to submitting an application. All application fees are non-refundable. Property will be professionally managed by Globe Trotter Properties LLC, an equal opportunity housing firm.
Unit
- $3,495 / month
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1504 sq. ft.
- Available Sep 7
Townhome Features
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Hardwood Floors
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer/Dryer
521 Madison St NE is a townhome for rent in Washington, DC
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Move-In
- Security Deposit - Refundable$3,495
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Washington, DC 20011
Area Scores
Walkability
Very walkable80 / 100
Transit
Good public transit70 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable50 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active76 / 100
Travel and Transit






Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Lasalle Backus Education Campus
Grades PK-5
Public
The Washington-Mclaughlin Christian School
Grades PK-5
Private
Ida B. Wells Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Coolidge High School
Grades 9-12
Public
St. Anns High School
Grades 9-12
Private
National Children's Center - NW Campus Ages 6-22
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Catholic University
Drive: 5 min (2.2 mi)
Trinity Washington University
Drive: 7 min (3.1 mi)
Montgomery Coll., Takoma Park
Drive: 7 min (3.2 mi)
Howard University
Drive: 7 min (3.6 mi)
Discover Fort Totten, Washington, DC
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 521 Madison St NE proximity to Art Place At Fort Totten, Riggs Plaza, and Sheridan Station. Art Place At Fort Totten is 0.5 miles away, and Riggs Plaza is within a 9 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 70, 521 Madison St NE has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 5.4 miles. Transit options include Fort Totten and Takoma.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 521 Madison St NE are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.7 miles, including Mount Rainier Nature Center, Montgomery College Planetarium, and Dueling Creek Natural Area.
Airports
Living in Fort Totten provides easy access to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located just 19 minutes from 521 Madison St NE. Another nearby airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, located 31.2 miles away.
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