1207 Randolph Street Ne, Washington, DC 20017

While Brookland was not subdivided from its former farmsteads until 1887, its genesis can be traced back to 1687 when Lord Baltimore granted more than 1,000 acres to Ninian Beall. In 1830, Jehiel Brooks came into possession of 200 acres of this original tract and lent his name to the neighborhood. Brookland is now an eclectic mix of architectural styles including Colonial Revivals, Tudor Revivals, Bungalows, Craftsmans, and American Foursquares. The neighborhood offers a small-town suburban setting with restaurants and retail along 12th and Monroe Streets, NE, while being convenient to downtown DC via public transportation and the Metropolitan Branch Trail.nnThe house at 1207 Randolph Street, NE, is a clear expression of the American Foursquare style. Its massing with hipped roof and center dormer maximizes usable interior space while retaining a small footprint, offering 3,200 square feet across four finished levels. Its generous windows are sympathetic to the original style, creating a luminous space throughout the year. The deep front porch provides a welcome, shaded living space.nnThe current owners undertook a thorough renovation in 2023 that comprised every facet of the property. The house offers contemporary living with an aesthetic that combines the best elements of traditional and current interior design. It has energy-efficient systems, new windows and doors, and insulation, as well as front, rear, and side gardens planted with native pollinators, drought-tolerant f