Welcome to 721 Harvard Street NW, a bright and inviting home tucked along a tree-lined street in Columbia Heights. Blending classic DC character with modern-day flexibility, this turn-key home offers an assumable VA loan at just 2.5% available to all buyers, a fully furnished lower-level studio, and the option for off-street parking. Natural light fills the main level, where the living and dining spaces flow easily into the kitchen. A rear door provides direct access to the yard, which can accommodate a compact parking space or be enjoyed as a private patio for outdoor dining and entertaining. Upstairs, two bedrooms and a full bathroom are joined by the convenience of bedroom-level laundry. The lower level adds exceptional versatility with a fully furnished studio featuring its own kitchenette, full bathroom, and separate laundry—ideal for an in-law suite, guest space, work-from-home office, or potential supplemental income. The sellers have successfully operated the studio as an Airbnb and report approximately $26,000 in annual income. Key improvements include the HVAC and tankless water heater replaced in 2019 and a dedicated lower-level mini-split added in 2021. With its sun-filled interiors, flexible floor plan and all that Columbia Heights has to offer within easy reach, 721 Harvard Street NW is a unique opportunity not to be missed.
Step inside and you’ll immediately appreciate the warmth and character of this home, with beautiful hardwood floors flowing throughout the main and upper levels. The thoughtfully updated lower-level studio is a standout feature, offering its own...
private entrance and incredible flexibility as an in-law suite, guest retreat, home office, or additional living space.
Pleasant Plains, located between Howard University and Shaw, is a residential and historic Washington neighborhood with brick rowhouses and pocket parks. Georgia Avenue NW near W Street NW concentrates the neighborhood’s street energy, with corner carryouts, barbershops, and small storefronts in a steady daytime rhythm. Howard Theatre and the Banneker Community Center serve as cultural anchors, with performances, classes, and community gatherings. Side streets show late-19th- and early-20th-century architecture—bay-front facades, deep stoops, and narrow rear alleys. The setting balances campus edges with quieter blocks, and nearby Metro stations keep downtown commutes straightforward.
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Market insights
721 Harvard St NW · $699,000
DAYS ON MARKET
9 days
The average home goes pending in 43 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$699,000
Median sale price in this area is $745,000. (7% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Dining area
Window treatments
Other interior features
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (one on upper level, one on lower level)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Gas or electric stove
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Heating & cooling
Heat pump(s)
Central air conditioning
Electric heating and cooling
Natural gas hot water
Exterior features
No tidal water
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Parking
Alley access for parking
Construction
Brick construction
Full basement
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Back on the market 9/5/11, buyer's financing fell thru. FULLY AVAILABLE!!! Location is everything and this house certainly has it! Walking distance to HU, shopping, major bus routes, etc. A turnkey property with beautifully updated kitchen and bath--see the virtual tour and fall in love. Will not last long at this price, schedule a showing today.
The purpose of the RF-1 zone is to provide for areas predominantly developed with row houses on small lots within which no more than two dwelling units are permitted.
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