5504 42ND AVE Hyattsville, MD 20781

UPDATE Offer deadline: Wednesday 3/2 at 10 Sunny and spacious in the heart of Hyattsville! Imagine all the charm of a sunny, vintage home with space for everyone you love and everything you need! This impressive American Foursquare-style house draws you in with its gracious proportions and period charm. Once inside, you will love the tall ceilings of the bright living areas with large windows, warm oak floors and the impressive amount of space. The modern convenience of the recently installed, high-efficiency HVAC system will keep you comfortable while the recent electrical heavy-up anticipates your technological needs.
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Room to Spread Out! A large, welcoming foyer greets you as you transition into the generous living room which is connected to the large dining room with craftsman details like crown moldings, chairs rails and a bay window. This room could easily accommodate a large table that could seat 12 people or more. You will love the uncluttered kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas range, roomy pantry and plenty of space for a table which connects to the cheerful family room with vaulted ceilings, windows on three sides and access to the back deck looking out onto the backyard. The main level, full bathroom is accessed between the kitchen and the study which is sunny and lively with a pleasant view onto the passer-bys on 42nd Avenue. Upstairs are four generously-sized bedrooms with tall windows and ample closet space. One bedroom has a door to a pretty balcony! These rooms share the newly and a beautifully remodeled bathroom. The next level up features a wood paneled, sun-filled, 500 square foot loft (with tons of storage spaces). This room could be a wonderful office, art studio, playroom or exercise space...it may just become your favorite room in the entire house!
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Outdoor Living! From the welcoming front porch with plenty of room for comfy chairs and a table for outdoor dining along with the back deck looking out onto the fully-fenced back yard and the adorable balcony on the upper floor, this house connects you comfortably to the fresh air and sunlight of the outdoor living areas.
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Eco-conscious, Efficient Updates! New owners will benefit from over $70,000 worth of upgrades, repairs and maintenance including: Two new HVAC high efficiency heat pump systems and air handler units for entire house heating and AC (installed in 2021), Electrical Heavy Up, Complete renovation of upstairs bathroom, a mini-split heat/AC unit in family room and more.
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Right in the middle of all the Hyattsville action! Hyattsville is wonderful! The community comes together in so many creative ways the Arts & Ales Festival, the Wine Crawl, the Hops Hop, and Porchfest, to name a few. Locals love the music concerts at Brentwood Arts Exchange, Maryland Meadworks, Archie Edwards Blues Foundation, and on the green at Riversdale Mansion. Stroll to Vigilante for coffee and tea and a hip place to work or take in dinner at local favorite Franklins or Chez Dior. Go "boutiquing" at My Dead Aunt's Books, Suffragette City and Green Owl Design. Enjoy exhibitions, talks and classes at Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center. Take the Trolley Trail to the Riverdale Farmers Market every Thursday and then to the popular Town Center Market. Enjoy easy access to an extensive network of running and biking trails.
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Who is this house is great for? Anyone who wants it all...location, size, vintage charm, great outdoor living spaces and a house with a history of careful maintenance and upkeep. This house has a happy history and is just waiting for you to write you own chapter of the story!