8 Walnut St NW, Washington, DC 20012
Dining Room
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OFF MARKET

$721,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 30, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,055 sqft

8 Walnut St NW, Washington, DC 20012

Riggs Park

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
2,055 sqft
$351/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 8 Walnut St NW.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Day roomBig tiered backyardGarden bedsOriginal tree sculptureSouthwest facing windowsFull-size closet
SUNNY ROOM IN LARGE SHARED TAKOMA PARK HOUSE (DC)

Rent a private room in a nice, clean, large, well-furnished brick colonial at the foot of Walnut Street NW, just inside the DC line. The shared features are: Restored 90s circa fully equipped kitchen, dining room, living room, and day room, 2 full bathrooms, free washer/dryer.
The property's exterior includes a hang-out worthy front porch with swing, a big tiered backyard with free-standing deck, original tree sculpture, and garden beds on 3 sides.
Located in the Takoma Park Old Town neighborhood, the location is walkable to the CVS drugstore, ACE hardware store, Starbucks coffee, Busboys & Poets bookstore and Sunday farmers market, only 4 blocks to the Takoma Metro station and 7 blocks from the TP/SS Montgomery College campus.
 Out of 3 private bedrooms on the second floor, one is available for December. It is 120 sq ft. (see image--fits queen bed, desk and chest of drawers) and has a full-size closet plus two southwest facing windows with views.
The current housemates are both young men recently graduated from college. The owner lives on site in separate quarters in the basement.
Rent is 825 + 1/4 share of utilities. Sorry, no pets.

Shared utilities, divided evenly by the number of people living in the house: includes water, power, gas, and wireless internet
8 Walnut St NW, Washington, DC 20012 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,055 sqft single-family home in Riggs Park. It last sold for $575,000 on May 2, 2016 (69,597% above the $825 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $721,400, with a rent estimate of $3,960/month.

Home Details for 8 Walnut St NW

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Window UnitHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood
Room & Shared Space
Room is not furnished

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 6 MonthAvailable: nowUtilities Share: 1/4 of water, electricity, gas & wifi (avg $100 month)

Comparable Sales for 8 Walnut St NW

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
220 Whittier St NW, Washington, DC
0.19
Single-Family Home
$775,000
05/14/26
3
1.5
2,000 sqft
21 Whittier St NW, Washington, DC
0.03
Single-Family Home
$976,500
05/22/26
3
2.5
2,300 sqft
201 Whittier St NW, Washington, DC
0.11
Single-Family Home
$700,000
10/16/25
4
3
2,090 sqft
109 Van Buren St NW, Washington, DC
0.14
Single-Family Home
$840,000
09/09/26
3
3
2,186 sqft
123 Walnut St NW, Washington, DC
0.06
Single-Family Home
$865,000
08/04/26
4
3
1,832 sqft
200 Walnut St NW, Washington, DC
0.10
Single-Family Home
$750,000
07/06/26
4
3
2,364 sqft
6758 Eastern Ave NW, Washington, DC
0.07
Single-Family Home
$719,580
03/05/26
4
3
2,164 sqft
94 Tuckerman St NW, Washington, DC
0.29
Single-Family Home
$445,000
09/30/25
3
1.5
1,504 sqft
32 Underwood St NW, Washington, DC
0.29
Single-Family Home
$589,000
01/23/26
3
2.5
1,716 sqft
6 Philadelphia Ave, Takoma Park, MD
0.47
Single-Family Home
$595,000
09/24/26
3
2
2,045 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Riggs Park

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$3,960/mo
Average rent
$2.99K
$759MoM
Available listings
20
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Neighborhood Overview

Riggs Park
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What Locals Say about Riggs Park

At least 37 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say car is needed

  • 55 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 33 % Say there are community events

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  • Trulia User
    "I don’t own a dog but I think dog owners will love the neighborhood cause of the cleanliness an dog parks "
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  • Trulia User
    "I see pets being walked all the time, as well as a large park very close by. overall, this is a pet friendly area."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood. Especially for family with kids. Free street parking. Metro is within walking distance."
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  • Trulia User
    "super nice neighborhood with an up and coming feel there's plenty of shopping and amenities for everyone"
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  • Rosaarely.alcazar
    "Not bad getting down town. Metro is a short walk and bus passes by frequently so pretty nice. Red green yellow metro"
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  • Roselenaramirez1
    "My neighborhood has access to public transportation and the commute to downtown DC don’t take more than 15-25 minutes via bus or metro. It is less than 3 miles to the White House or downtown area. "
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  • Srslemp
    "Convenient to public transportation and some shopping close by. Seems to be a lot of pot smoking going on near the metro."
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  • Daniel J.
    "They would definitely like that there is a dog park. They would probably dislike the actual size of the dog park."
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  • Daniel J.
    "Riggs park is a very versatile location. The neighbors are very family-oriented with everyone and especially newcomers."
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  • Daniel J.
    "I work around the corner from my neighborhood. The commute is usually around 5 minutes which is very beneficial for me."
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  • Daniel J.
    "Riggs Park is full of many children eager to explore their neighborhood. Your child would definitely fit right in."
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  • James H.
    "There's plenty of room for dog owners to walk their dogs."
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  • James H.
    "It's the youngest quadrant in the District, it's suburban like, and the people are first rate."
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  • James H.
    "The bus stop is right near housing and the subway is a few blocks away."
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  • James H.
    "There is a lot of playroom for children to play such as fields, playground turf, basketball court, and a water playground. There's also a library with many books to read and activities to do."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 2, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$575,000
Jul 7, 1998
Source: N/A
Sold
$171,000
Sep 7, 1995
Source: N/A
Sold
$105,000

Frequently asked questions about 8 Walnut St NW

  • What is 8 Walnut St NW estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8 Walnut St NW in Washington, DC is $721,400.
  • What is the price history for 8 Walnut St NW?
    8 Walnut St NW in Washington, DC last sold for $575,000 in May 2016.
  • Is Washington a buyer's or seller's market?
    Washington is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Washington?
    The median sale price in Washington is $681K. That is up $8.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 8 Walnut St NW have air conditioning?
    Yes, 8 Walnut St NW in Washington, DC has air conditioning.

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