4213 8th St NW

Washington, DC 20011

Sold For
$1,185,000
Neighborhood: Petworth · Explore Petworth homes, prices & market data →

Property Highlights

  • 4 Bed 3.5 Bath
  • 1910 Historic Row House
  • Petworth NW Location
  • 2284 Sq Ft Interior
  • Original 1910 Facade
  • Development Potential Outdoors
MLS ID
DCDC2062496
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Year Built
1910
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Property Details

Sold Price: $1,185,000

4 Bed

4 Bath

2,284 Sq Ft

Year Built: 1910

Sold Price: $1,185,000

4 Bed

4 Bath

2,284 Sq Ft

Year Built: 1910

Executive Summary

4213 8th St NW is a four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath Petworth row house dating to 1910, offering 2,284 square feet of interior space on a classic NW DC lot. The home presents the scale, bones, and streetscape presence characteristic of Petworth’s most enduring residential blocks. At $1,185,000, it represents a meaningful opportunity to own a substantial piece of the neighborhood’s historic housing stock, with outdoor space that carries genuine development potential under DC zoning.

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Petworth, NW Washington DC

A Century-Old Row House on 8th Street NW

4213 8th St NW is a four-bedroom Petworth row house with roots in 1910, presenting the kind of scale and historic character that defines this corner of NW Washington. The home spans 2,284 square feet across four bedrooms and three and a half baths, offering meaningful room to live, work, and adapt the space over time. The front facade reflects the original 1910 construction, contributing to the cohesive historic streetscape that distinguishes 8th Street and the broader Petworth neighborhood. Row houses of this vintage and footprint are a finite resource in DC, and this one sits on a lot configuration typical of NW’s most established residential corridors. The outdoor space presents a genuine opportunity. DC zoning allows for thoughtful development or enhancement of the rear yard, giving a future owner flexibility that many comparable properties in the neighborhood do not offer. The combination of interior square footage, historic provenance, and outdoor potential is uncommon at this price point in Petworth. Petworth has long been one of NW DC’s most architecturally consistent neighborhoods, with a walkable commercial corridor, accessible transit, and a strong sense of residential identity. 8th Street sits well within that fabric, connected to the neighborhood’s daily rhythms while maintaining the character of a residential block.
Scale and Substance
The home delivers 2,284 square feet across four bedrooms and three and a half baths, a footprint that provides genuine flexibility for how the space is used day to day. Row houses of this size in Petworth are not common, and the interior volume reflects the generous proportions typical of early twentieth-century NW construction.
Historic Streetscape Presence
The 1910 facade aligns with the historic character of 8th Street NW, contributing to one of Petworth’s most recognizable residential streetscapes. The original construction date places this home among the neighborhood’s earliest surviving residential stock, a distinction that carries both architectural and contextual weight.
Outdoor Development Potential
The lot configuration follows the standard NW row house pattern, with outdoor space that DC zoning supports for development or enhancement. A future owner has real options here, whether that means a rear addition, a finished yard, or another improvement consistent with the neighborhood’s evolving residential character.
Petworth Context
Petworth is one of NW DC’s most intact historic neighborhoods, with a walkable grid, accessible Green Line service, and a commercial corridor along Georgia Avenue that supports daily needs. 8th Street sits comfortably within that network, offering the connectivity of an established urban neighborhood without sacrificing the residential scale that defines the block.

At a Glance

  • 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half bath
  • 2,284 square feet of interior space
  • 1910 original construction
  • Historic Petworth NW streetscape
  • Outdoor space with development potential
  • Priced at $1,185,000
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Property Features

1910 Construction. 2,284 Square Feet. Petworth NW.

4213 8th St NW combines the scale of an early twentieth-century NW row house with the flexibility of a four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath layout and outdoor space that carries genuine development potential. The following features define what this home offers.

Interior and Layout

  • 2,284 square feet of interior living space
  • Four bedrooms across the home's layout
  • Three full baths and one half bath
  • Row house configuration consistent with 1910 NW DC construction
  • Flexible floor plan adaptable to a range of uses

Kitchen and Main Level

  • Main level layout typical of Petworth's historic row house stock
  • Opportunity to update or reconfigure kitchen to current standards
  • Connected flow between living, dining, and kitchen areas
  • Scale consistent with a four-bedroom NW row house

Bedrooms and Baths

  • Four bedrooms providing meaningful room across the home
  • Three full baths serving the bedroom layout
  • Half bath on the main level for daily convenience
  • Bedroom count uncommon among comparably priced NW row houses

Outdoor and Exterior

  • Front facade dating to 1910 original construction
  • Exterior consistent with Petworth's historic streetscape character
  • Typical NW row house lot configuration
  • Rear outdoor space with development or enhancement potential under DC zoning

What Distinguishes This Home

  • One of Petworth's larger row house footprints at 2,284 square feet
  • 1910 construction with an intact historic street-facing facade
  • Four-bedroom layout uncommon at this price point in NW DC
  • Rear yard zoning flexibility adds optionality beyond the existing structure
  • Direct Green Line access from the Georgia Ave-Petworth Metro station
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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 Connectivity
  • Georgia Ave-Petworth Metro station on the Green and Yellow Lines
  • Multiple Metrobus routes along Georgia Avenue NW
  • Bicycle infrastructure connecting to the broader DC network
  • Convenient access to downtown DC via Green Line
Dining and Coffee
  • Local cafes and coffee shops along Upshur Street NW
  • Neighborhood restaurants reflecting Petworth's diverse dining scene
  • Georgia Avenue corridor with a range of casual dining options
  • Proximity to the broader Columbia Heights dining and retail strip
Groceries and Errands
  • Neighborhood grocery options along Georgia Avenue NW
  • Pharmacy and personal care retail nearby
  • Local hardware and home goods within the walkable corridor
  • Farmers market access in the broader Petworth area
Parks and Recreation
  • Petworth neighborhood parks within the surrounding residential grid
  • Rock Creek Park accessible from the broader NW corridor
  • Community recreation facilities in the Petworth area
  • Walkable green space consistent with NW DC residential neighborhoods

Property Location

About 4213 8th St NW

The home at 4213 8th St NW is a Petworth row house built in 1910, spanning 2,284 square feet across four bedrooms and three and a half baths. The front facade retains its original character, consistent with the historic construction that defines this block and the broader neighborhood. The interior footprint provides the kind of room that is increasingly difficult to find in NW DC at this price point, with a layout that accommodates both everyday living and longer-term customization.

Petworth is one of NW Washington’s most architecturally coherent neighborhoods, defined by its grid of early twentieth-century row houses and a commercial spine along Georgia Avenue NW. The neighborhood offers walkable access to local cafes, groceries, and neighborhood services, with the Georgia Ave-Petworth Metro station providing direct Green Line connectivity to downtown DC and beyond. 8th Street NW sits within the residential core of the neighborhood, on a block that reflects Petworth’s characteristic scale and streetscape continuity.

Daily life in Petworth moves at a walkable pace, with neighborhood staples along Georgia Avenue and Upshur Street NW within easy reach of 8th Street. The Green Line puts Columbia Heights, U Street, and downtown DC within a short ride, making the neighborhood practical for a wide range of daily routines. The outdoor space at this property adds a dimension that many Petworth row houses on comparable blocks do not offer, with DC zoning supporting meaningful development or enhancement of the rear yard.

A Wardman team member and the Wardman Residential team at Compass bring focused experience in Petworth and the broader NW DC row house market. We have worked extensively with buyers and sellers navigating historic properties in this submarket, where construction vintage, lot configuration, and zoning potential each play a meaningful role in how a home is evaluated and priced. If you are considering a row house in Petworth or a comparable NW neighborhood, reach out and we would be glad to share recent comparables and our perspective on the current market.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Property

Key details about the residence, building, and location to help you evaluate this opportunity.

The combination of 2,284 square feet, four bedrooms, and a 1910 facade on a full NW row house lot is uncommon in Petworth at this price point. Most comparable homes in the neighborhood offer less interior space or have already been substantially altered, reducing the opportunity for a buyer to shape the home to their own standards.
The home was built in 1910, placing it among Petworth’s earliest surviving residential stock. The front facade reflects the original construction and contributes to the historic streetscape character of 8th Street NW, which is one of the neighborhood’s more architecturally consistent residential blocks.
The lot follows the standard NW row house configuration, with a rear yard that DC zoning supports for development or enhancement. A buyer could pursue a rear addition, a finished outdoor living area, or other improvements consistent with the neighborhood’s residential zoning framework, subject to standard DC permitting.
The Georgia Ave-Petworth Metro station provides Green and Yellow Line service, connecting the neighborhood to Columbia Heights, U Street, downtown DC, and points south. Multiple Metrobus routes along Georgia Avenue NW supplement rail access, and the broader street grid supports cycling as a practical daily option.
Parking details were not specified in the available property information. Buyers interested in parking arrangements, including any alley access or garage potential consistent with the lot configuration, should confirm directly with the listing agent and review applicable DC zoning provisions.
The home is listed at $1,185,000. For a four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath row house with 2,284 square feet of interior space and a 1910 historic facade in Petworth NW, that figure reflects the current market for substantial, unrenovated or partially updated historic row houses in this submarket. A Wardman team member can provide recent comparable sales for context.
Homes of this vintage often present opportunities for meaningful customization, but buyers should conduct thorough inspections covering the roof, foundation, mechanical systems, and any historic materials such as plaster, original windows, or older plumbing and electrical. DC’s Historic Preservation Review Board may have jurisdiction depending on any exterior modifications a buyer intends to pursue.
A Wardman team member and the Wardman Residential team at Compass have direct experience with Petworth row houses and the NW DC historic property market. Reach out to request recent comparable sales, a buyer advisory consultation, or a private showing of this home or similar properties currently available in the neighborhood.

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