Prime Opportunity in Shepherd Park. Nestled on a peaceful, tree-lined street in the desirable Shepherd Park neighborhood, 1317 Fernway Road NW offers exceptional potential for both investors and homeowners. The main level features three bedrooms, beautiful hardwood floors, and a layout that can easily be opened up to suit today’s modern lifestyle. With a little vision, this space can be transformed into a contemporary and inviting home. The fully finished basement effectively doubles the living space, offering flexibility for additional bedrooms, a home office, a recreation room, or even a guest suite. The expansive backyard is ideal for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing, while off-street parking and room for expansion add even more appeal. Located just blocks from downtown Silver Spring, metro access, Rock Creek Park, and the Walter Reed redevelopment project, this home is perfectly positioned for convenience and growth. Proximity to the highly regarded Shepherd Elementary School adds to its desirability for families, while investors will see an incredible opportunity to create value in a prime location. Whether you’re ready to renovate, restore, or rent, 1317 Fernway Road NW is your chance to bring your vision to life in one of DC’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
5,976 sq ftLot Size
$476Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Angela Goldstein• Northgate Realty, LLC
•301-263-6307 (broker)
•team@northgaterealty.com (broker)
Bought with Angela Goldstein• Northgate Realty, LLC
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Matthew Koehler
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1317 Fernway Rd NW
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2156374
Feb 5, 2025
Sold
$700,000
$384/sq ft
Feb 3, 2025
Pending
—
Jan 7, 2025
Contingent
—
Jan 1, 2025
Price Changed
$744,900
$409/sq ft
Jan 1, 2025
Relisted
—
Dec 31, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Nov 21, 2024
Price Changed
$750,000
$412/sq ft
Nov 17, 2024
Price Changed
$775,000
$425/sq ft
Nov 2, 2024
Price Changed
$799,000
$439/sq ft
Oct 18, 2024
Listed
$849,000
$466/sq ft
Aug 27, 2024
Coming Soon
$849,000
$466/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2109500
Sep 17, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Aug 28, 2023
Coming Soon
*
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC102472
Dec 27, 2018
Sold
$600,000
$329/sq ft
Dec 1, 2018
Pending
—
Nov 14, 2018
Listed
$629,000
$345/sq ft
+16
Lovely Shepherd Park home on remote, quiet road with green backyard space & 2 parking spaces. Friendly neighbors. Hardwood floors on main level, central AC, updated kitchen & baths, unfinished attic and fully finished basement. Spacious lower level fully insulated w/ oversized family room. Optimal location, Whole Foods(1.2), Giant(0.8), Restaurants/Shopping, metro station(0.9). Shepherd Elementary(. 03) Target (. 04) Target Opening in 2019. Downtown Silver Spring is a 2 min. car ride/15 minute walk. Restaurants & shopping within 1 mile radius.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,976 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
962
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
District of Columbia
APN
2772 0005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
R-1B
Residential House Zone 1B
The purposes of the R-1A and R-1B zones are to: Protect quiet residential areas now developed with detached houses and adjoining vacant areas likely to be developed for those purposes; and Stabilize the residential areas and promote a suitable environment for family life.; The R-1B zone is intended to provide for areas predominantly developed with detached houses on moderately sized lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Senior
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Interior Features: Attic, Kitchen - Galley, Other
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Side Entrance, Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 962
Improvement Assessed Value: $236,040
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Block
Main Entrance Orientation: South
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $504,670
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 962
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 102
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 860
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $5,343
Tax Assessed Value: $740,710
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $5,343
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Other
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: SHEPHERD
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: Google Maps
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 962
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,976 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2010
County: District of Columbia
APN: 2772 0005
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Shepherd Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Deal Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
10/10
Jackson-Reed High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
7/10
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