Welcome to 6717 Poplar Avenue, a beautifully updated all-brick Cape Cod nestled on community-oriented Poplar Avenue and just steps from everything downtown Takoma Park has to offer. Featuring an inviting front porch and a detached studio, this special property seamlessly blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. The covered front porch invites quiet mornings with coffee or evening chats with neighbors among the treetops. Step inside to an airy, open-concept living and dining area featuring soaring ceilings, a ceiling fan, and two skylights. The dining room has access to the large rear deck and a pass-through to the kitchen. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, sleek stainless-steel appliances, and rich cabinetry with glass-front doors. The main level includes two bedrooms with ceiling fans and an updated full bath. The finished lower level provides incredible flexibility, whether as a guest suite, family room, or separate in-law space. It includes a recreation space with recessed lighting and tile flooring, a renovated full bath, a versatile guest room or office, a laundry room, pantry, storage room, storage closet, and a private entrance. Out back, the fenced yard is your own garden oasis with mature landscaping, green grass, a stone patio with a brick paver retaining wall, and a large deck ready for summer gatherings. The incredible detached studio has electricity, a mini-split HVAC system, recessed lighting, a bay window, and a loft space. This space is perfect for a home office! Located in eclectic, community-minded Takoma Park, this home offers more than just a residence. Enjoy block parties, Halloween parades, and the neighborhood's Turkey Fry tradition, all moments from the Takoma Farmer's Market, popular Spring and Forest Parks, Cielo Rojo, Busboys and Poets, Takoma Urban Park, and more!