Traditional, semi-detached colonial that lives like a single family home. Uniquely situated on a corner lot. The front entrance and garage face Emerson Street like a single-family home while the front porch faces Illinois Ave. Nice treed front yard plus side and rear yards. One car garage with automatic opener PLUS off-street parking for 2-3 add'l. vehicles. Owner made several updates from 2016-2019 including 23 new windows, kitchen cabinets, appliances, bathrooms, paint and more. Your finishing touches will make this a dream home. Spacious entry foyer is flanked on the left by a formal LR leading to the gracious, columned porch. On the right is a formal DR which leads to a den. The lower level features a full bathroom, utility area, tons of storage and access to the garage and driveway. Four nice bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the upstairs. Wood floors under the carpet in the LR and DR. Lots of area amenities make Petworth one of the most sought after areas of DC! House is a few short blocks from an array of restaurants, Safeway, Yes! Organic Market, Petworth Library, weekly farmer's markets, the green and yellow lines of Metrorail and Metrobus. Don't miss this GEM!