Welcome to 1263 Van Buren Street NW, a charming home in need of a little TLC nestled in the sought-after Brightwood neighborhood. Located one block away from The Parks at Walter Reed, this solid brick detached home represents tremendous value for the savvy home buyer or investor. The Parks at Walter Reed features the city's newest Whole Foods Market, a brand new Jinya Ramen Bar and many more restaurants and stores coming next spring with several amenities very soon. Enjoy hours of running, biking riding or hiking in Rock Creek part with two trailheads and one street entrance less than a ½ mile away. This home features 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom on the 2nd floor, a kitchen, dining and living rooms on the 1st floor and a basement that has tall ceilings, a full bathroom and is currently configured with a kitchen. It's the ideal basement for you to create a recreation room with a wet bar to host your weekly movie and game nights or create an in-law suite with a separate entrance. Bring your vision and imagine yourself with the ability to walk to Safeway, CVS, Whole Foods or Walmart to go shopping or enjoy a weekend brunch at Busboy's and Poet's and farmer's market in downtown Takoma which a 5-minute drive and a 15-minute walk. Play tennis, basketball, soccer and baseball at Ft. Steven's Recreation Center which is a block away and swim at the Takoma Aquatics Center which is just over a ½ mile away on the same street. Conveniently located to many areas for shopping, recreation and entertainment: within steps of Rock Creek park, Whole Foods, Jinya Ramen Bar, Starbucks, CVS and Safeway; less than a mile to Takoma Metro Station; 2 miles away from Downtown Silver Spring and Petworth DC areas; 5 miles to Downtown DC and Bethesda MD areas; 12 minutes to I-495; 15 minutes to Downtown Bethesda & Northern Virginia! Don't miss the opportunity to make this charming home your own. Contact us today to schedule a private showing and experience all that 1263 Van Buren Street NW has to offer.