Bipeds of Brookland: Introducing the people who make Brookland their home, one step at a time.

Bipeds of Brookland: Gidey Teferra

Gidey Teferra learned auto skills from his next door neighbor in Ethiopia, “I actually knew names of tools and parts before I even started kindergarten. I was probably five or six when I did my first brake job.”

Gidey came to the US from Ethiopia when he was in eighth grade. “When I was 16, I would work on my own stuff in the back yard” in Virginia. Eventually he had so many cars parts stored behind the house, he had to move out and rent a storage unit to do his car repair.“I almost took a job at a big auto repair company once.  But then we didn’t agree on their style of sales. I’m against these auto repair services that are not honest with the customer.…

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4617 Eastern Ave, Mount Rainer, Maryland

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4617 Eastern Ave Mount Rainer, Maryland

Perfection is realized here in your future home! This Cape Cod boasts four bedrooms (three upstairs), one and a half bathrooms, charming built-ins, and tasteful upgrades galore.

The main level, with gleaming hardwood floors, centers around an expansive living room with a working wood burningfireplace and opens up to an airy sunroom.  The renovated kitchen showcases stainless steel appliances and granite countertops accented by a colorful tile backsplash. The kitchen open up to a covered back porch over looking the manicured back lawn.  A large formal dining room, main level bedroom and a powder room complete the main level.

Upstairs are…

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Bipeds of Brookland: Introducing the people who make Brookland their home, one step at a time.

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Mike Thomasian, the principal of St. Anthony Catholic School, says that people tease him about living in a ‘Brookland bubble.’ “I hardly ever get in the car, I hardly ever go on Metro because my life is focused around these few blocks, and I’m not complaining. I love it.”

Mike came to St. Anthony in 2000 through Response-Ability, an AmeriCorps program which placed volunteer teachers in inner city Catholic schools.  He is happy that in addition to rigorous academics, St. Anthony offers classes in art, music, PE, computer, library, and Spanish every week to 200 students from Pre-K3 to 8th grade.  Mike proudly shared that 100% of St. Anthony graduates are…

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Bipeds of Brookland: Introducing the people who make Brookland their home, one step at a time.

Mary Pat
Mary Pat Rowan is a landscape architect and president of the Greater Brookland Garden Club. She admits, “My garden isn’t so spectacular because I work in other people’s gardens.”

After studying under a professor in Wisconsin famous for prairie restoration, Mary Pat came to DC and began a business in 1980 designing residential landscapes with native plants. “I attempt to create a habitat, rather than a landscape: a place for plants and animals, butterflies and bees.”  She works mostly in the city and points out that “small gardens are more difficult than large gardens because you can’t make any mistakes.”

Mary Pat moved to Brookland in the late 80s after…

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1005 Taylor St. NE, Washington, DC 20017
1005 Taylor St NE Washington DC Exterior_front
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Charming Brookland Bungalow

Welcome home to this tastefully upgraded and deeply-loved bungalow perfectly located in the heart of Brookland. After you've enjoyed the breeze and view from the front porch, stroll through the front door and into the light-filled living room perfectly set up for relaxing and entertaining. Cheerful sunlight pours in through large windows and illuminates the warmth of the original hardwood floors.  Efficient and modern kitchen, with space saving pantry is smartly designed and well-appointed. Perfect your cooking techniques and dine with guests in the separate dining room.  Two large bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the main level.

Upstairs find the…

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Bipeds of Brookland: Introducing the people who make Brookland their home one step at a time.

Florence Preston

Florence Preston

 

 

When Florence Preston came to an open house in Brookland in 1969 she was a working mom with two kids. “I walked up with the real estate agent and said, ‘This is my house.’ And I’ve been there ever since.”

Florence likes living in Brookland near John Burroughs Elementary. “It is a real quiet area. I’m right across the street from the school. My kids went to that school so it was convenient, and there is the big playground”

After working over 25 years in the offices of several businesses in DC, she retired and began a new career. With both her kids grown, she and her second husband became ‘relief parents’ for foster children.…

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3318 Manorwood Dr, Hyattsville, MD

 $209,000  Open House Sunday 1-4 pm
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3318 Manorwood Drive, Hyattsville, MD exterior

Welcome home to this immaculate and upgraded end unit townhouse.  Filled with light through the large updated windows on 3 sides, and warmed by the gleaming wood floors, this feels like home. Large living room flows into the open dining room just off the updated kitchen.   The wooden deck off the kitchen is the perfect space for your morning coffee overlooking the large back yard.  Head back inside and up the wooden stairs to find 2 large bedroom and a full bath.  The lower level is fully finished with another bedroom, recently renovated bathroom and separate laundry room. 

Conveniently located less than 1/2 mile to Prince Georges Plaza Metro,…

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1313 Quincy St NE Washington DC
Open House Sunday May 22nd, 1-4 pm
$899,000
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1313 QUINCY ST NE DC. The Whitehouse

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This one is meant to be your forever home. Marvel at this grand Greek Revival masterpiece perched high among the trees over Quincy Street NE in the heart of Beautiful Brookland. Introduced by four perfect columns, the home has been carefully restored and renovated for modern living.

The main level is spacious and welcoming, anchored by an open, light-filled kitchen with stainless steel appliances and butcher block countertops. The kitchen flows to both a large banquet-sized formal dining room and an airy breakfast room on either side, embraced by a living room meant for relaxation and conversation. The carefully crafted sunroom made from…

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1230 Quincy St NE Washington DC.  Beautiful Brookland

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1230 Quincy St NE Washington DC Exterior front

Four stories of modern elegance combine with classic styling to create the perfect home. This masterpiece was carefully renovated and expanded into a grand and modern home with 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms spread out over more than 5,000 square feet of luxurious living.
The welcoming main level combines formal spaces with a grand and inviting kitchen. A family room with natural light from a wall of windows creates an airy, warm sanctuary.
The gourmet banquet-sized eat-in kitchen is ready for 20 of your closest friends to hang out and marvel at your culinary exploits. Twin ovens, quartz countertop island with bar stools tucked beneath, and panoramic windows set behind the…

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Bipeds of Brookland: Charlotte
Charlotte has lived in Brookland since she was born. She is an active member of the community helping with the Garden Club’s Christmas Gala and Annual Home and Garden Tour. “I like a lot of the people that are here. I like that it’s a good place to be a kid. You know, I would go out in the street with my brother and we would just play ball.”

Charlotte wrote her college essay about her job selling bread at the Brookland farmers’ markets.  “It’s really nice because you see these people passing by, even today someone came by and they were really excited to see me and …I was excited to see them.”

She will attend Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota next year. “It’s just this really beautiful campus in a beautiful neighborhood. It’s actually kind…

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