8305 Greenwood Ave, APT B, Takoma Park, MD 20912

Highlights: -- New floors installed in 2025 -- High-speed internet, gas and water included -- Close transportation access to DC -- Private washer and dryer -- Organic herb and vegetable garden -- Private deck, shared backyard -- Yard maintenance included -- Plenty of street parking -- Shared garage for storage space This 950 square foot unit is an ideal space for someone looking to balance living in a peaceful, naturalistic setting with close access to downtown DC. The property is a short walking distance to Sligo Creek Park and Long Branch trails, and has ideal garden setup if you want to enjoy home-grown herbs and vegetables. The house is split into two apartments: a two-level, 3 bedroom, 2 full bath main apartment (not this listing), and a 2 bedroom, 1 bath lower level apartment (this listing). Separate entrances, completely independent. THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS FOR THE LOWER UNIT. IT IS A WALKOUT, GARDEN LEVEL APARTMENT. Smoke-free. No pets. Maximum occupancy: 2 Access to transportation Walking to Takoma metro from house takes 20-30 minutes, depending on your pace, and only 5 minutes away by bike (there are Capital Bikeshares at Takoma metro station and near house). The path to the metro is through historic neighborhoods and the greenery of Sligo Creek Parkway, and past the Takoma Park Community Center. Nearly the entire walk is on quiet, slow-driving streets. Very peaceful and safe, even late at night. Very soon the Purple line will be minutes away walking distance! If you would rather take the bus to the metro, a stop is only one block away from house. RideOn buses 12 and 13 take you to Takoma (12 minutes away) and Silver Spring (15 minutes away) metro stations. Two blocks away you can take RideOn 18, which only takes 9 minutes to get to Takoma station. The house is also located one block away from a University of Maryland bus stop. Entrance to 495 beltway entrance at University Boulevard is five minutes away by car. The Neighborhood The house is situated in the middle of quiet suburban block. Most of the houses on the block are owned by families, so kids and dogs are a common site. But it is also a very youthful neighborhood, with students and young professionals all around. One of the best features about the house is the quiet. Try out waking up to birdsongs instead of police sirens! There are a handful of restaurants within short walking distance from the house, and many options in downtown Takoma Park and Silver Spring, where there are a host of popular and ethnic restaurants and bars. Within very short walking distance from house is also Washington Adventist University and Washington Adventist Hospital. You interested? Here's the deal: If you want the place, the property manager will send you a request to fill out a MySmartMove screening application by TransUnion, which will cost $49 per applicant. If you apply through Zillow, property manager will still require screening through MySmartMove. Deposit: one month's rent. Lease term: 1 or 2 years Landlord pays for gas, water, and high-speed internet. Tenant pays for electricity. Maximum occupancy: 2