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Request for Proposals to Lease Little House in Rock Creek Park

Little House in Rock Creek Park
Little House in Rock Creek Park

NPS / Emily Collins

The National Park Service (NPS) is extending the deadline for proposals to lease Little House, a small but quaint single-family home, located at 3131 Nebraska Avenue NW in Rock Creek Park. Potential lessees are invited to submit proposals through Nov. 25, 2025.

The NPS seeks proposals that explain how offerors would:

  • Use the property to enrich the local community.

  • Maintain and improve the leased premises.

  • Plan for the preservation and protection of the property.

Rent offsets

As part of this long-term leasing opportunity, the NPS may approve rent offsets for the lessee’s expenditures related to the maintenance backlog, initial improvements and future alterations of the property.

Site visits

Property tours are available by appointment Aug. 25 through Aug. 29 and Sept. 22 through Sept. 26, 2025. Please schedule at least two days in advance. Email us to schedule a site visit.

Request for proposals

To develop your proposal, download and review the Request for Proposals (RFP) document below to understand the proposal criteria.

Documents

1. Request for Proposals (RFP)
2. Attachment A: Draft Lease
3. Exhibit A: Land Assignment
4. Exhibit B: Insurance Requirements
5. Exhibit C: Inventory and Condition
6. Exhibit D: Deferred Maintenance
7. Exhibit E: Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
8. Attachment B: OMB Forms
9. Attachment C: Transmittal Letter

You can also find information about this opportunity on SAM.gov.
a two-story brick house with a garage, a long-slanted shingle roof, and dormers.
Front of Little House

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a front view of a two-story residential building with a long, slanted roof with shingles and dormers. Due to the angle, it is mostly obscured by bushes in front of the house.
A front view of Little House

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two story brick house with two chimneys, two doors, and a row of six windows on the second floor
Back entrance of Little House

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a gravel area for parking cars, with a few trees around
Parking area at Little House

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a grassy area backs up to a wooded area with a few picnic tables and a stone firepit for grilling
Backyard picnic area at Little House

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closer up view of the picnic tables and stone firepit for grilling near a forested area
Picnic area behind Little House

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a living room with a couch, end tables, lamps, and a coffee table
Living room in Little House

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brick fireplace with wood mantlepiece that looks like cherry
Downstairs fireplace in Little House

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A carpeted set of stairs leading up to the second floor is offset by wood paneled walls
Stairway in Little House

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a small kitchen area with a stove, refrigerator, cabinets, and a sink
Kitchen in Little House

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a hall and stairway showing the entrance to a bedroom
Stairway and entrance to primary bedroom in Little House

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view from the hallway looking into a small bathroom, showing the window, sink, mirror, and toilet
Full bath in Little House

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View from a small bathroom looking towards the hallway, showing tub/shower combo, toilet, and edge of sink.
Full bath in Little House

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a bedroom with a bed, small closet, a dresser and lamp, and a row of three windows
Smaller bedroom in Little House

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a two-story brick and wood sided house
A side view of Little House

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wood paneled wall, brick fireplace, and shelves built into the wall
Fireplace and built-in shelves in primary bedroom

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close up of wood beams and wood accents along the ceiling and walls
Architectural details in the primary bedroom

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a corner of a bedroom that shows two windows and an in-wall cabinet
A bedroom in Little House

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a fireplace and with windows on either side
A bedroom in Little House

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a dimly lit room with a water heater, electrical panel, fire panel, and washer and dryer
Laundry and utility room in Little House

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Rock Creek Park

Last updated: August 20, 2025