7981 Eastern Avenue # 301

RARELY AVAILABLE SUNNY 2BR/2BA END CORNER UNIT WITH TWO SIDES OF NATURAL DAYLIGHT! This CO-HOUSING CONDO is located within Eastern Village Co-housing (EVC), located in downtown Silver Spring, with walking convenience to the (current) red line Metro and (very soon to be) Purple line, a gorgeous downtown library, Rock Creek Park trails, eclectic restaurants, shops, and other cultural amenities. EVC is a unique, welcoming, diverse, intentional community of private condo owners that shares common amenities and resources (beyond their private units) in a sustainable, inclusive, and grassroots manner. Known as the modern village, this co-housing community is designed and operated by the residents to promote a collaborative culture of cooperation, sharing resources, helping others, social engagement, connection, and social and environmental responsibility. EVC is a U.S. Green Building Council LEED Silver certified condominium community, recognized for its sustainable building attributes (geothermal HVAC systems, energy efficient lighting, green roof and plantings), and wide range of shared community amenities + resources to support the cohousing lifestyle (green roof and covered deck with scenic views, rooftop playground, bike storage, and "Common House" with a large well-stocked kitchen and dining hall, living room, free additional laundry room, game room, kids' play room, TV room w/fireplace, fitness room, computer area, library, main level patio with grilling area, woodworking workshop and more. EVC Community events include poetry readings, folk music performances, dance parties, knitting circle, yoga sessions, public affairs lectures, craft nights, piano bar sing-alongs, barbeques, movie nights, story telling, plays, potlucks, election-night parties, group meals. THIS RARELY AVAILABLE END CORNER UNIT WITH TWO SIDES OF WINDOWS/NATURAL DAYLIGHT ON THE THIRD FLOOR IS IMPECCABLY CLEAN AND MOVE IN READY! It features two bedrooms + two full baths; is freshly painted with eco-preferred no-VOC paint; has large windows; is cost effectively heated and cooled by a geo-thermal HVAC system; has upgraded ceiling fans and LED light fixtures; is accented by bookshelves/spacious closeting/storage racks inside the unit and two super large storage chests in front of the unit; is highlighted by an open concept kitchen with upgraded, energy efficient, stainless steel appliances/gas stove. There is a spacious pantry/laundry closet that has a nice washer/dryer and ample storage shelving. In addition to the in-unit laundry machines, there is a very convenient shared laundry room on the same third level of the building as this unit that is free. What residents say is so nice about these condos is the quietness and privacy of each unit (great sound insulation between walls/floors), but the co-housing lifestyle provides social outlets when desired. The monthly condo fee includes hot and cold water, sewer, gas, trash/recycling, and internet. A highly efficient and sustainable geothermal system (updated 2020) provides ambient and cost effective heating/cooling to the unit. Pets are welcome! There is garage parking right behind EVC that is available for very inexpensive monthly rates, and is no charge for individuals with physical disabilities. THIS UNIT IS SUPER CLEAN AND TRULY MOVE IN READY! Please join us at an OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 7/19 12-2PM, or contact your Realtor to schedule a private showing.