I love the neighborhood. We are just two blocks away from the center of Takoma Park. It's a very pleasant walk to downtown/old town Takoma, where you will find a delightful assortment of restaurants, small shops, and conveniences. A mainstay of the town is the Sunday Farmer's Market. It's a sure place to run into someone you know.
The Takoma Metro can get you to Union Station in 10 minutes, Dupont Circle in 20. If you want to get to the Washington Mall, you can transfer and be there in about 35-40 minutes.
The neighborhood has a lot of charm. It has houses of many sizes, from post-war bungalows, to early 1900s farmhouses, to refurbished Victorians. Gardens are eclectic and neighbors are interesting and easy-going.
Our house sits on a quiet street, with many long-time neighbors. We've seen our children grow up, we know each other's pets. We shovel snow together when DC gets the big storms and then hole up in one of our houses to enjoy the stopping of time until the snow melts. Through the warmer months, we love our front porch where we can look out onto the street, but also enjoy privacy because we are perched up high.