This Classic 1920's Craftsman bungalow is where you want to be in this registered Historic City! At the center of all that is happening in the nearby Gateway Arts District. Skillfully updated kitchen with a breakfast room, granite counters, recent appliances, bamboo floors and lots of storage cabinets and countertops. This kitchen will appeal to the casual user or a gourmet cook. Updated bathrooms - the main level 2 years ago with a "waterfall" shower; while an antique clawfoot soaking tub is featured in the upstairs bathroom. Copper piping, and a brand new gas hot water heater. New HVAC system (one year) with AC/heat pump and a gas boiler, means 2 zoned heating and cooling. Fresh interior and exterior paint, and handcrafted radiator covers. Infused throughout with cheerful natural light, yet retaining period wood trim and floors. Raised gardening beds in the side yard can be remove to uncover an off-street parking pad. The bright and roomy owner bedroom has 2 closets with one being a walk-in. Private back patio that is perfect for entertaining and the back yard is fully fenced for privacy and pet convenience. This is an easy to maintain but comfortable yard with front and rear resting and entertaining spaces. There's a storage shed too for lawnmower & garden tools. An old fashioned wide front porch with a swing that stays, gives you the old world charm along with the modern convenience today's buyers desire. Artists can have home studios in Mount Rainier without special permits, and this home can have a great studio in the basement along with a display room in the main level area. Nearby restaurants you can stoll to include Pennyroyal Station, Era Wine Bar, and for pub style eats and drinks, The Waterhole. A Costco anchored shopping center is an 8 minutes drive away with more food and stores. Lidhl is on Queens Chapel Road and nearby Hyattsville offers a bunch more restaurants including Bus Boys & Poets. and Franklins. Locally famous Glut food coop is 2 blocks and is a great place for teas, herbs, nuts and remedies along with vegetables For a wide variety of dance classes, yoga and children's programs, Joe's Movement Emporium is a short walk away.. Don't miss this one!