One-of-a-kind, Petworth Perfect! - Just a block off of Historic Sherman Circle, this recently renovated home still feels brand new and it~s ready to entertain. There~s a gracious entry from the front porch and glass front door. Wide open living areas with coffered ceilings that help break up the space and add to the historical character. The dining room easily seats 10 and is overlooked by the massive kitchen which spreads across the entire width of the home. It~s a chef~s dream with ample counter and cabinet space, stainless steel appliances, gas range with hood, a glass tile backsplash and a breakfast bar for additional bar stool seating. Upstairs are the sleeping quarters with a vaulted ceiling front master suite w/ attached bath featuring a glass shower and a dual vanity. In the upper hall there is a skylight, W/ D and a big bath with tub. Each additional bedroom is ample in size and gets great light from southern facing windows with custom blinds. The fully finished and connected basement is built out as an in-law suite with a 1BR/1BA with its own kitchenette and separate laundry - recent tenant paid $1,450/mo. Out back there is a 2-car covered car port with garage door, a small patio and a spacious deck off the main level kitchen.
TownhomeProperty Type
1923Year Built
1,816 sq ftLot Size
$397Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Philip DiRuggiero• Engel & Volkers Washington, DC
•202-525-5236 (broker)
•tomspier1@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Fruzsina DiRuggiero• Engel & Volkers Washington, DC
Fully renovated rowhouse with a spacious, wide and open floor plan. Beautiful details, like the coffered ceiling. Rear carport.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Nicole Chenault
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 712 Decatur St NW
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC445806
Nov 22, 2019
Sold
$830,000
$346/sq ft
Oct 25, 2019
Pending
—
Oct 17, 2019
Listed
$840,000
$350/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1001332927
Feb 27, 2015
Sold
$685,000
$285/sq ft
+25
Stunning FULLY RENOVATED Row House. Entertain in spacious open floor plan. Beautiful kitchen with stainless appliances, granite. Master bedroom with attached master bath with high end shower and dual vanities. Upstairs laundry. Basement with ~8 foot ceilings, large kitchen, bedroom, and full bath. Perfect for in-laws suite or visitors. OFF STREET PARKING. Spacious rear deck and back yard. Amazing!
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,816 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2014
Sq. Ft.
1,680
Year built
1923
Style
Townhouse
County
District of Columbia
APN
3143 0078
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
R-3
Residential House Zone 3
The purpose of the R-3 zone is to allow for row dwellings, while including areas within which row dwellings are mingled with detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, and groups of three or more row dwellings. The R-3 zone is intended to permit attached rowhouses on small 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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Carport Spaces: 2
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Concrete Driveway
Detached Carport, Off Street, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 839
Accessibility Features: Other
Improvement Assessed Value: $481,110
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Structure Type: Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $359,150
Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,660
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 99
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 740
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $6,112
Tax Assessed Value: $840,260
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $6,112
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Cross Street: Illinois Ave
Directions: North on Kansas Ave to North on Illinois Ave, NW to left on Decatur. Bam!
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,680
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,816 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 2014
County: District of Columbia
APN: 3143 0078
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
John Lewis Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
MacFarland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
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