This Mount Rainier gem offers a blend of modern comforts with historic character, boasting over 2,000 square feet of living space. This cozy home features a wood-burning fireplace insert and bamboo hardwood floors throughout. An updated kitchen opens to a formal dining area. A bedroom, washer & dryer, and a half bathroom on this level adds to convenience. The bedrooms on the upper level each have their own full bathrooms. This updated and energy efficient home has a newer roof & gutters (2022), newer high-efficiency HVAC (21 SEER), modern newer windows and a Level 2 electric vehicle charger in the off-street driveway. A beautifully finished walk-out basement with a kitchenette, bedroom, and full bath adds over 700 square feet of living area. In the backyard you will find a shed with electricity, a seating area, string lights and garden beds. The professionally landscaped front and back yards have native blooming plants year round. This indoor-outdoor flow makes it perfect for gatherings and outdoor activities. Location! Location! Location! Mount Rainier boasts all the benefits of a walkable small town, within 20 minutes of downtown DC. Main street Mount Rainier is just a block away with a variety of stores, including Glut Food Co-Op. Food enthusiasts will be delighted with the array of nearby restaurants, including PennRoyal Station. This historical residential community is part of the Arts District and boasts a vibrant arts culture with community events throughout the year. Tree-lined streets with sidewalks, multiple nearby playgrounds, and local trails add to the community-oriented neighborhood. Near the DC border, you have quick access to public transportation & metro stations.