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Furnished basement suite in quiet private home, great location
Details Info
Price:
$ 850.00
Move In:
August 01, 2025
Town/Area:
Silver Spring
Large furnished bedroom suite in basement with windows, in owner-occupied detached home. Located within walking distance of Silver Spring or Takoma Park downtowns; 0.8 mi. to Takoma metro station (red line), 15 min drive (normal traffic) to NIH or Naval Medical Center, 10 min drive (normal traffic) to downtown Bethesda. Room has a seperate entrance and its own bathroom with a shower, a large closet, ample storage space, a desk, and two windows. Renter can use the main kitchen, washer & dryer, living room, dining room and screened patio. Ample & safe street parking. 6 to 12 month lease options. 1 month security deposit. No smoking, and "shoes off" inside house.
You will share most of the house with only one other person and have most of the basement to yourself. Your housemate is a well-traveled male professional who works remotely or hybrid, who speaks English, French and some Spanish. If you are new to the US or the area, you will have a positive experience with someone who can help you navigate the metro area and the local culture. If you have lots of stuff and don't appreciate a clean and organized home, this place is not for you. Rental is best suited for college grad students, post-docs, faculty-staff, young professionals who look for a safe, quiet, friendly and comfortable home to do their work/homework, relax and have easy access to the area's best features, sights and places to visit or for hanging out.
Your housemate (and owner of the house) owns a 60lbs Malinois dog who is very friendly, clean, and does not go in the basement apartment. So you should be OK with being around a dog.
Furnished bedroom suite specs:
- 243 sq ft bedroom (19.75' x 12.3')
- Queen size bed, one desk and chair, two reading bed lamps, two corner cabinets, one book cabinet with sliding doors, one 6-drawer dresser, a large closet with sliding doors
- One set of sheets, pillows, comforter, bath towels (or use your own)
- + Private bathroom with shower
- Washer & dryer
- Utilities (electric, gas, water) and high-speed WiFi included; no cable hook-up
- Fire alarm, carbon monoxide detector
- No smoking, "Shoes-off" inside property
- No subletting
- Dead-bolt locks, outdoor cameras
Amenities:
- Fully equipped kitchen (pots & pans, utensils, dishware & silverware, gas stove, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, cabinet space for your own food)
- Use your own TP, paper towels, and dish/laundry detergent
- Access to large screened patio
- Access to yard/garden
- Local parks, Sligo Creek Parkway, outdoor recreational facilities, fitness/yoga clubs — all within 1 mile
- Choice of private or main entrance
Location:
- 1 mi./walking distance to Silver Spring UM Shuttle stop
- 0.8 mi. to Takoma metro (red line), Metro and Ride-on bus 1 block away
- 0.8 mi. to DC line
- 3 blocks to Takoma Park community college
- 15 min drive (in light traffic) to NIH or Naval Medical Center, 10 min drive (in light traffic) to downtown Bethesda, 10-15 min drive (in light traffic) to downtown DC.
- Ronald Reagan Washington Airport: 12 mi./30-40 min drive; Metro (red +1) accessible
- BWI Airport: 30 mi./35-40 min drive; Metro (red +1) + train accessible
- University of Maryland/College Park: 5.1 mi./15 min drive; Bus C2 accessible
- American University: 6 mi./20 min drive; Bus accessible
- Safeway (Silver Spring): 0.8 mi./2-4 min drive; Bus accessible; 20 min walk
- Whole Foods (Silver Spring): 1.2 mi./5 min drive; Bus accessible; 25 min walk
- Trader Joe's (Silver Spring): 4.3 mi./10 min drive; Bus accessible
Rental terms/requirements
- 6-12 month lease flexibility
- Application
- Proof of income
- Available now
Phone:
2023098705
Email:
jacques.coughlin@gmail.com
Deposit Information:
Due to secure rental prior to moving-in.
Pets:
No. I already have one (see description).
Utilities :
All included (electric, gas, water, high-speed internet). No cable port.
Duration:
6-12 months, flexible.