1538 Swann St NW
Washington, DC 20009
Property Highlights
- Semi-Detached Row House
- 1885 Historic Construction
- Four Full Baths
- Logan Circle NW
- Swann Street Block
- 2262 Square Feet
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Year Built
HOA Fee
Property Details
Price: $1,600,000
4 Bed
4 Bath
2,262 Sq Ft
Year Built: 1885
Price: $1,600,000
4 Bed
4 Bath
2,262 Sq Ft
Year Built: 1885
Executive Summary
Built in 1885, this four-bedroom, four-bath semi-detached row house at 1538 Swann Street NW sits on one of Logan Circle’s most architecturally consistent and sought-after residential blocks, between 15th and 16th Streets NW. At 2,262 square feet, the home offers a scale rarely found in the neighborhood, with a period facade that reads naturally within the block’s historic streetscape. Priced at $1,600,000, it represents a substantive opportunity in one of NW Washington’s most established urban enclaves.
A Historic Swann Street Row House on One of Logan Circle's Defining Blocks
1538 Swann Street NW is a semi-detached row house built in 1885, positioned on the Swann Street block between 15th and 16th Streets NW — a stretch widely regarded as among the most architecturally intact in Logan Circle. The home’s period facade aligns with the block’s established character while its semi-detached configuration provides a structural distinction that is uncommon on this street.
At 2,262 square feet across four bedrooms and four full baths, the home offers a generous footprint by Logan Circle standards. The scale accommodates flexible use of space without sacrificing the proportions that define the neighborhood’s Victorian-era residential stock.
Logan Circle itself is one of NW Washington’s most historically significant neighborhoods, anchored by the traffic circle at 13th and P Streets NW and surrounded by late-19th-century row houses that have been carefully preserved over decades. Swann Street is among its most recognizable addresses, known for its tree-lined character and cohesive architectural presence.
At $1,600,000, this home is priced in line with the premium that the Swann Street address and the semi-detached configuration command in the current market. Buyers seeking a historically grounded, full-scale row house in Logan Circle will find few comparable opportunities at this address.
At a Glance
- 4 Bedrooms / 4 Full Baths
- 2,262 Square Feet
- Built 1885
- Semi-Detached Configuration
- Swann St NW Between 15th and 16th
- Logan Circle NW
- Asking Price $1,600,000
Four Bedrooms, Four Baths, and 137 Years of Architectural History on Swann Street
Interior and Layout
- 2,262 square feet of finished living space
- Four bedrooms across multiple floors
- Four full bathrooms
- Semi-detached configuration with period proportions
- Row house layout consistent with 1885 construction
- Multiple-floor vertical living arrangement
Kitchen and Main Living
- Main living areas consistent with the home's historic scale
- Kitchen positioned within the row house floor plan
- Period architectural details throughout the primary living spaces
- Natural light characteristic of a semi-detached structure
- Layout suited to the proportions of an 1885 NW Washington row house
Primary Suite and Bedrooms
- Four bedrooms distributed across the home's vertical layout
- Four full baths providing one-to-one bedroom-to-bath ratio
- Primary suite within a row house floor plan of historic proportions
- Bedroom scale consistent with late-19th-century Washington construction
- Configuration accommodating flexible use across upper floors
Exterior and Street Presence
- Semi-detached structure on Swann Street NW
- Period facade consistent with the block's architectural character
- Exterior presence distinguishable from fully attached neighbors
- Swann Street block between 15th and 16th Streets NW
- Streetscape position within one of Logan Circle's most intact residential rows
What Sets This Apart
- Semi-detached configuration is rare on this Swann Street block
- Built in 1885 with a facade that anchors the historic streetscape
- One-to-one bedroom-to-bath ratio across four of each
- 2,262 square feet is an outsized footprint for Logan Circle row house inventory
- Block position between 15th and 16th Streets NW is among the neighborhood's most sought-after
Neighborhood & Lifestyle
Life Within Reach
A snapshot of everyday conveniences, destinations and experiences just moments from your door.
Neighborhood & Lifestyle
Life Within Reach
A snapshot of everyday conveniences, destinations and experiences just moments from your door.
Transit and Commuting
- Green and Yellow Lines at U Street / African-Amer Civil War Memorial / Cardozo Station nearby
- Red Line at Dupont Circle Station accessible to the west
- Multiple Metrobus routes along 14th Street and 16th Street NW
- Bicycle infrastructure on 15th Street NW protected lane
- Walkable access to downtown DC corridors
Dining and Coffee
- 14th Street NW restaurant and bar corridor within walking distance
- P Street NW dining options accessible on foot
- U Street NW food and nightlife corridor to the north
- Neighborhood cafes and coffee shops throughout Logan Circle
- Dupont Circle dining scene a short walk to the west
Groceries and Retail
- Grocery options along 14th Street NW and P Street NW
- Pharmacies and convenience retail in the immediate neighborhood
- Dupont Circle retail corridor accessible on foot
- Farmers market activity in the broader neighborhood
- Local specialty food and provisions nearby
Parks and Recreation
- Logan Circle park and green space at the neighborhood's center
- Meridian Hill / Malcolm X Park accessible to the north
- 15th Street NW protected cycling lane for active commuting
- Rock Creek Park trail network reachable by bike
- Neighborhood pocket parks and tree-lined residential streets
Property Location
About 1538 Swann St NW
The home at 1538 Swann Street NW was constructed in 1885 and retains a period facade consistent with the architectural character of its block. As a semi-detached structure, it occupies a position between fully attached row houses and freestanding single-family homes — a configuration that is genuinely uncommon on Swann Street. The result is a home that reads as part of the historic streetscape while offering a structural independence that buyers in this submarket rarely encounter.
Logan Circle is one of NW Washington’s most historically significant residential neighborhoods, defined by its Victorian-era row house stock and the formal green space at its center. Swann Street NW is among the neighborhood’s most recognized addresses, running between 14th Street and the blocks approaching Dupont Circle to the west. The corridor between 15th and 16th Streets NW where this home sits is particularly well-preserved, with a tree canopy and architectural consistency that reflect the neighborhood’s long-standing investment in its built environment.
The Swann Street location places residents within easy reach of the dining, retail, and cultural activity concentrated along 14th Street NW and P Street NW. The U Street corridor is accessible to the north, and Dupont Circle’s commercial and green spaces are a short walk to the west. The Green and Yellow Line stations at U Street and the Red Line at Dupont Circle both serve the neighborhood, providing straightforward access to the broader Metro system.
The Wardman Residential team at Compass has worked extensively in Logan Circle and the adjacent NW Washington row house market, advising both buyers and sellers navigating one of DC’s most active and historically grounded submarkets. Our experience with semi-detached and fully attached row houses on blocks like Swann, Corcoran, and Church Streets gives us a detailed understanding of how configuration, block position, and historic fabric translate into value. If you are considering a Logan Circle row house — whether as a buyer evaluating this home or a seller assessing your options — reach out to a Wardman team member for recent comparables and a candid perspective on the current market.
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