Welcome to 818 Decatur Street in Northwest Washington, DC! Nestled in the heart of the nation’s capital in the sought-after Petworth neighborhood, this exquisite 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath row house has it all—location, a quintessential front porch entrance, deck and verdant lawn, off-street parking pad, on trend designer paint, finished lower level with kitchenette, primary suite with updated bath, architectural design, and modern flair. A perfect blend of personal and family oriented zones creates instant appeal. Wide plank hardwood floors welcome you home and usher you into the living room where twin windows stream natural light. The open gourmet kitchen will please the modern chef with striking quartz countertops, an abundance of pristine cabinetry, decorative tile backsplash, and quality stainless steel appliances including a gas range with suspended vented hood and French door refrigerator. A large center island with pendant lights provides an additional working surface and extra seating, as the adjoining dining room with whimsical lighting offers plenty of space for both formal and casual occasions. Here, a glass-paned door opens to a deck with privacy railings and descending stairs to the fenced yard and parking pad—seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor entertaining or simple relaxation. Back inside, a powder room updated to perfection complements the main level. Hardwoods continue upstairs and into the light-filled primary suite boasting room for a sitting area and a private bath updated with spa-toned designer tile flooring and frameless shower surround—the finest in personal pampering! Down the hall, two additional bedrooms share access to the similarly fashioned hall bath, while a bedroom level laundry closet with modern machines eases the daily task. The walkup lower level is highlighted by a family room with kitchenette area that, combined with a fourth bedroom plus full bath, can serve as an in-law suite, guest bedroom, learning center, or whatever your lifestyle demands—thus completing the comfort and luxury of this spectacular home. The lower level suite has 2 entrances making it a potential basement rental or possible Airbnb! For a fix basement rental w/ one bedroom! Market Rent is $1,800. All this can be found in a peaceful community that feels miles away from the hustle and bustle yet virtually everything is available right at your fingertips. Experience all of the benefits of living in the nation’s capital—museums, theaters, stellar dining, diverse shopping, endless historical sites, the National Zoo, beautiful parkland, nightlife, and entertainment galore! Within close proximity to the Georgia-Petworth Metro, Cinder BBQ, Timber Pizza, Honeymoon Chicken, and, Organic and many more places . Upshur Street are a 12 minute walk. Safeway and Petworth metro are less than 20 minutes walk. 5 min walk to Sherman Circle park. The picture of style and ease, your new home awaits. Welcome home!
TownhomeProperty Type
1923Year Built
2,565 sq ftLot Size
$473Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lilly Mail• RE/MAX One Solutions
•703-992-0254 (broker)
Bought with Katie Kirby• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
*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
2,565 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
1,400
Year built
1923
Style
Townhouse
County
District of Columbia
APN
3013 0075
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 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.
Pet Restrictions: Case by Case Basis, Cats OK, Dogs OK
Roof: Unknown
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rear Yard
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $469,780
Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,404
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 81
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 702
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $5,832
Tax Assessed Value: $686,170
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $5,832
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: No Septic System
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: 8th street
Directions: GPS
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,400
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,565 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 2023
County: District of Columbia
APN: 3013 0075
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
John Lewis Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
MacFarland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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