507 Decatur St NW

Washington, DC 20011

Sold For
$1,175,000
Neighborhood: Petworth · Explore Petworth homes, prices & market data →

Property Highlights

  • 4-Bedroom Petworth Row House
  • 1925 Historic Construction
  • 2512 Sq Ft Interior
  • 3.5 Bath Configuration
  • Close to Georgia Ave Metro
  • NW DC Prime Location
MLS ID
DCDC2109694
Parking
Year Built
1925
HOA Fee

Property Details

Sold Price: $1,175,000

4 Bed

4 Bath

2,512 Sq Ft

Year Built: 1925

Sold Price: $1,175,000

4 Bed

4 Bath

2,512 Sq Ft

Year Built: 1925

Executive Summary

507 Decatur Street NW is a four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath row house in Petworth, one of NW DC’s most established residential corridors. Built in 1925, the home spans 2,512 square feet across a classic DC row house footprint. The property is offered at $1,175,000 and represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial, century-vintage home in a neighborhood defined by architectural continuity and walkable urban amenity. The Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro station provides direct access to the Green and Yellow lines.

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507 Decatur St NW, Washington DC 20011

A Petworth Row House of Enduring Scale

507 Decatur Street NW is a four-bedroom row house in Petworth, NW, built in 1925 and offering 2,512 square feet of interior space across a classic DC residential footprint. The home carries the architectural character of its era while providing the room count and square footage that distinguishes it within the neighborhood’s resale market.

Petworth is one of NW DC’s most cohesive residential districts, defined by tree-lined blocks, consistent early-twentieth-century row house architecture, and a walkable commercial corridor along Georgia Avenue. The neighborhood sits between the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro station and the Rock Creek Park boundary, giving residents both urban connectivity and green space access.

At $1,175,000, this home is positioned within the upper tier of the Petworth single-family and row house market, reflecting its size, bedroom count, and the continued depth of buyer interest in this part of NW DC. Four bedrooms and three and a half baths across 2,512 square feet is a configuration that remains in consistent demand in this submarket.

The Property
507 Decatur Street NW is a 1925 row house in Petworth offering four bedrooms, three full baths, one half bath, and 2,512 square feet of interior space. The home’s scale is notable for the block and for the neighborhood’s broader row house inventory, where this bedroom and bath count places it among the more substantial offerings.
The Neighborhood
Petworth occupies a well-defined section of NW DC, bounded by Georgia Avenue to the east and characterized by consistent early-twentieth-century residential architecture. The Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro station connects the neighborhood directly to the Green and Yellow lines, and the commercial stretch along Georgia Avenue provides everyday retail, dining, and service options within walking distance.
The Market Position
The Petworth row house market has sustained strong buyer interest over the past several years, driven by the neighborhood’s transit access, architectural stock, and relative value compared to adjacent NW submarkets. A home of this size and vintage at this price point reflects current market conditions and the premium placed on four-bedroom configurations in the area.
The Opportunity
507 Decatur Street NW offers a buyer the combination of historic construction, meaningful square footage, and a location that connects easily to the broader DC grid. The home’s four-bedroom layout, century-vintage character, and Petworth address represent a convergence of attributes that is increasingly difficult to find at a single address in NW DC.

At a Glance

  • 4 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths
  • 2,512 Square Feet
  • Built 1925
  • Petworth NW
  • Offered at $1,175,000
  • Green + Yellow Line Access
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Property Features

Scale, Character, and a Century of Construction

507 Decatur Street NW combines the spatial generosity of a four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath layout with the architectural character of a 1925 Petworth row house. At 2,512 square feet, the home offers room count and interior scale that is uncommon in the neighborhood’s resale inventory.

Interior and Layout

  • 2,512 square feet of interior living space
  • Four bedrooms across the upper levels
  • Three full baths plus one half bath
  • Row house layout with classic DC floor plan proportions
  • Built 1925 with century-vintage architectural detailing

Kitchen and Main Level

  • Main level layout consistent with 1925 Petworth row house construction
  • Kitchen positioned within the home's primary living floor
  • Space for dining and everyday living on the main level
  • Row house configuration with front and rear orientation

Primary Suite and Bedrooms

  • Four bedrooms providing flexible room configuration
  • Primary bedroom within the upper-level layout
  • Additional bedrooms suited to a range of uses
  • Three full baths distributed across the home's levels

Outdoor and Exterior

  • Classic Petworth row house exterior consistent with 1925 block character
  • Front facade facing Decatur Street NW
  • Rear of home with potential for outdoor space typical of the row house type
  • Street-facing presence on a tree-lined residential block

What Sets This Apart

  • One of the larger four-bedroom row houses in the Petworth resale market
  • Century-vintage 1925 construction on a cohesive architectural block
  • Direct Green and Yellow line Metro access from the neighborhood
  • Substantial 2,512 square feet in a neighborhood where size commands a premium
  • Seller representation by Wardman Residential at Compass
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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 Access
  • Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro: Green and Yellow lines
  • Close to multiple Metrobus routes along Georgia Avenue
  • Bicycle-friendly street grid connecting to broader NW DC
  • Convenient access to downtown DC via Metro
Dining and Coffee
  • Local cafes and coffee shops along Georgia Avenue corridor
  • Neighborhood restaurants within walking distance
  • Diverse dining options on the broader Georgia Avenue commercial strip
  • Additional options in adjacent Columbia Heights and Takoma Park
Groceries and Retail
  • Neighborhood grocery options along Georgia Avenue
  • Pharmacy and health services nearby
  • Local retail and service businesses within walking distance
  • Farmers market access in the broader Petworth area
Parks and Recreation
  • Rock Creek Park trail network accessible from the neighborhood
  • Petworth Recreation Center nearby
  • Neighborhood parks and green space on residential streets
  • Bicycle infrastructure connecting to broader DC trail system

Property Location

About 507 Decatur St NW

507 Decatur Street NW is a 1925 row house in Petworth, NW, offering four bedrooms, three full baths, one half bath, and 2,512 square feet of interior space. The home’s construction date places it within the primary wave of Petworth residential development, a period that produced the cohesive architectural fabric the neighborhood retains today. At this scale, the home occupies a distinct position within the local row house inventory, where four-bedroom configurations of this square footage are not common.

Petworth is one of NW DC’s most architecturally consistent residential neighborhoods, developed primarily in the early twentieth century along a grid of tree-lined streets between Georgia Avenue and Rock Creek Park. The Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro station, served by the Green and Yellow lines, anchors the neighborhood’s transit access and connects residents directly to downtown DC and points south. Georgia Avenue’s commercial corridor provides a range of dining, retail, and daily service options within walking distance of Decatur Street.

Daily life on Decatur Street NW is shaped by the walkability and urban texture that define Petworth’s appeal. Local cafes, neighborhood restaurants, and grocery options along Georgia Avenue are accessible on foot, and the proximity to the Metro makes car-optional commuting a practical reality for many residents. Rock Creek Park’s trail network and green space are also within reach, offering a counterpoint to the neighborhood’s urban density.

A Wardman team member and the Wardman Residential team at Compass have worked extensively with Petworth row houses and the broader NW DC residential market, advising both buyers and sellers through the nuances of this submarket’s active resale environment. Our experience with century-vintage DC row houses gives us a grounded perspective on valuation, condition assessment, and positioning in a market where architectural character and square footage both carry weight. If you are considering a row house in Petworth or the surrounding NW DC neighborhoods, we welcome the conversation and are glad to share recent comparables and our current read on the market.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Property

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

The home’s combination of four bedrooms, three and a half baths, and 2,512 square feet places it among the more substantial row houses available in Petworth’s resale market. Its 1925 construction date also situates it within the neighborhood’s primary architectural period, giving it the character and scale that define the block.
The Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro station, served by the Green and Yellow lines, provides direct transit access to downtown DC and points south. Multiple Metrobus routes along Georgia Avenue supplement Metro service and extend connectivity across the city.
Parking details were not specified in the listing data available at this time. Prospective buyers should inquire directly about on-site or alley parking options, which are common with Petworth row houses of this vintage and configuration.
Specific outdoor space details were not provided in the available listing data. Row houses of this type and era in Petworth typically include rear yard space, and buyers should confirm the outdoor configuration directly with the listing team.
At $1,175,000 for 2,512 square feet, the home is priced at approximately $468 per square foot. This figure reflects current Petworth market conditions for a four-bedroom row house of this scale and vintage, and buyers are encouraged to review recent comparable sales with their advisor.
Decatur Street NW sits within Petworth, a well-established NW DC neighborhood defined by early-twentieth-century row house architecture and a walkable commercial corridor along Georgia Avenue. Local dining, retail, and daily services are accessible on foot, and Rock Creek Park’s green space is within reach of the neighborhood.
507 Decatur Street NW is a fee-simple row house with no condominium association or HOA structure. Buyers are not subject to monthly association fees, and the property is owned and maintained independently of any shared-ownership regime.
The Wardman Residential team at Compass has active experience in the Petworth row house market and can provide recent comparable sales, a current market perspective, and advisory support for buyers evaluating this home or similar properties in NW DC. Reaching out directly is the best way to get a grounded, data-informed view of this submarket.

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