822 Varnum St NW

Washington, DC 20011

Sold For
$1,340,000
Neighborhood: Petworth · Explore Petworth homes, prices & market data →

Property Highlights

  • Seven Bedroom Layout
  • 5.5 Bath Configuration
  • 3769 Sq Ft Interior
  • Two-Car Garage Included
  • Petworth NW Location
  • 1908 Classic Architecture
MLS ID
DCDC2057766
Parking
2 Garage Spaces
Year Built
1908
HOA Fee

Property Details

Sold Price: $1,340,000

7 Bed

6 Bath

3,769 Sq Ft

2 Garage Spaces

Year Built: 1908

Sold Price: $1,340,000

7 Bed

6 Bath

3,769 Sq Ft

Parking: 2 Garage Spaces

Year Built: 1908

Executive Summary

822 Varnum St NW is a substantial semi-detached home in Petworth, NW, built in 1908 and offering seven bedrooms, five full baths, and one half bath across 3,769 square feet. The home retains the architectural character of its era while providing a scale rarely found in the neighborhood. A two-car garage — an uncommon feature on a Petworth residential street — adds meaningful practical value. The property is listed at $1,340,000 and represented by Wardman Residential at Compass.

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822 Varnum St NW, Petworth

Scale, Character, and a Rare Garage in Petworth

The home at 822 Varnum St NW occupies a residential block in Petworth, one of NW DC’s most established and architecturally cohesive neighborhoods. Built in 1908, the semi-detached structure reflects the brick and masonry tradition that defines the area, while its footprint — 3,769 square feet across seven bedrooms — places it among the larger single-family offerings in the submarket.

The two-car garage is a distinguishing feature that sets this address apart from the majority of Petworth homes, where off-street parking is limited and garages are uncommon. For buyers who prioritize vehicle storage, the practical value of this amenity is difficult to overstate in this context.

Petworth’s Varnum St corridor sits within easy reach of the neighborhood’s commercial corridors and green spaces, connecting residents to the broader fabric of NW DC. The Red and Green Line Metro stations serving the area make the home well-positioned for commuters and those who rely on transit.

At $1,340,000, this home represents a significant offering within the Petworth market — a combination of square footage, bedroom count, parking, and period architecture that is rarely assembled at a single address.

The Home
Built in 1908, this semi-detached home on Varnum St NW spans 3,769 square feet with seven bedrooms and five and a half baths. The scale is notable for Petworth, where homes of this size and bedroom count are uncommon on the resale market. The architecture is consistent with the neighborhood’s defining early-twentieth-century character.
The Garage
The two-car garage is among the most distinctive features of this address. Off-street parking is a premium in Petworth, and a dedicated two-car structure is rare at any price point in the neighborhood. Buyers who require reliable vehicle storage will find this feature difficult to replicate nearby.
The Neighborhood
Petworth is one of NW DC’s most established residential neighborhoods, with tree-lined streets, a strong stock of period architecture, and proximity to multiple transit options. Varnum St NW sits within the neighborhood’s residential core, offering access to local dining, parks, and the broader amenities of upper NW DC.
The Value Proposition
The asking price of $1,340,000 reflects the combination of scale, parking, and location that this home delivers. Seven bedrooms, a two-car garage, and over 3,700 square feet of interior space at a single Petworth address represent a configuration that buyers in this submarket rarely encounter. The opportunity to acquire this level of space and amenity in NW DC is meaningful.

Key Property Facts

  • 7 Bedrooms / 5 Full + 1 Half Baths
  • 3,769 Square Feet Interior
  • Two-Car Garage
  • Semi-Detached / 1908 Construction
  • Petworth NW DC
  • Asking Price: $1,340,000
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Property Features

Seven Bedrooms, a Two-Car Garage, and 3,769 Square Feet in Petworth

The home at 822 Varnum St NW delivers a combination of interior scale, bedroom count, and off-street parking that is uncommon in the Petworth market. Built in 1908, the semi-detached structure has been part of the neighborhood’s residential fabric for over a century, and its footprint reflects the generous proportions of its era.

Interior Scale and Layout

  • 3,769 square feet of finished interior space
  • Seven bedrooms across the home's floor plan
  • Five full bathrooms and one half bath
  • Semi-detached configuration with classic NW DC character
  • Built in 1908 with period architectural detailing

Kitchen and Living Areas

  • Interior layout supports flexible use of living and dining areas
  • Scale of the home accommodates multiple living configurations
  • Period construction provides solid structural bones throughout
  • No HOA restrictions on interior use or modification

Primary Suite and Bedrooms

  • Seven-bedroom count provides exceptional flexibility for use and configuration
  • Five full baths serve the bedroom layout across multiple floors
  • Semi-detached structure provides privacy on both sides of the primary suite
  • Period construction contributes to the character of the upper-floor rooms

Exterior and Parking

  • Two-car garage — rare for a Petworth residential address
  • Semi-detached exterior with classic NW DC architectural character
  • Residential street setting on Varnum St NW
  • Exterior consistent with the neighborhood's 1908 architectural era

What Sets This Apart

  • A two-car garage is an uncommon feature at any price point in Petworth
  • Seven bedrooms across 3,769 square feet is a rare configuration in upper NW DC
  • No HOA means full owner autonomy over a substantial semi-detached home
  • 1908 construction on a tree-lined residential street with authentic period character
  • Scale and parking combine in a way that is difficult to replicate in this submarket
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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 Commuting
  • Georgia Ave-Petworth Metro Station (Green and Yellow Lines) serves the neighborhood
  • Multiple Metrobus routes operate along Georgia Ave NW
  • Bicycle infrastructure connects Petworth to the broader DC network
  • Proximity to Rock Creek Park provides an alternative commuting corridor
Dining and Coffee
  • Upshur St NW corridor offers neighborhood dining and cafe options
  • Georgia Ave NW provides additional restaurant and carry-out choices
  • Local coffee shops serve the immediate Petworth residential area
  • Neighborhood bars and casual dining are accessible on foot
Groceries and Retail
  • Grocery options are accessible along the Georgia Ave corridor
  • Neighborhood hardware and home goods retailers serve the area
  • Pharmacies and health services are available nearby
  • Local markets and specialty food shops operate in the Petworth area
Parks and Recreation
  • Petworth Recreation Center is located within the neighborhood
  • Rock Creek Park is accessible from the upper NW DC street grid
  • Neighborhood pocket parks and tree-lined streets define the residential blocks
  • Bicycle and pedestrian paths connect to the broader DC parks network

Property Location

About 822 Varnum St NW

The home at 822 Varnum St NW is a semi-detached residence built in 1908, offering 3,769 square feet of interior space across seven bedrooms, five full baths, and one half bath. The structure reflects the architectural vocabulary of Petworth’s early-twentieth-century residential stock — brick construction, a defined facade, and a scale that reads as substantial on the streetscape. No HOA governs the property, giving the owner full autonomy over the home and its use.

Petworth is one of NW DC’s most historically rooted residential neighborhoods, characterized by consistent rowhouse and semi-detached architecture dating primarily from the early 1900s. The neighborhood sits in the upper northwest quadrant, bounded by Rock Creek Church Road, Georgia Ave, and North Capitol St, and is served by both the Green and Yellow Line Metro at the Georgia Ave-Petworth station. Local commercial activity is concentrated along Georgia Ave and Upshur St NW, where a range of dining, retail, and service businesses serve the surrounding blocks.

Day-to-day life on Varnum St NW is anchored by the walkable amenities of the Petworth commercial corridor and the green spaces that define the neighborhood’s residential character. The nearby Upshur St strip offers cafes, restaurants, and neighborhood retail within a short walk of the address. Residents also have access to parks and recreational facilities that are characteristic of this part of NW DC, along with transit connections that link the neighborhood to downtown and beyond.

A Wardman team member and the Wardman Residential team at Compass have worked extensively with buyers and sellers navigating the Petworth and upper NW DC single-family market. We bring direct experience with semi-detached homes in this submarket, including an understanding of how scale, parking, and period architecture factor into pricing and buyer demand in Petworth. If you are considering a similar home in Petworth or the surrounding NW DC neighborhoods, we welcome the conversation — reach out to discuss 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 seven bedrooms, 3,769 square feet, and a two-car garage is rare in Petworth. Most homes in the neighborhood offer significantly less interior space and little to no off-street parking. This address assembles a set of features that buyers in the submarket rarely encounter at a single property.
No HOA or condo association governs 822 Varnum St NW. The home is a semi-detached single-family property, and the owner has full autonomy over its use, modification, and management. There are no monthly association fees or governing documents to review.
Off-street parking is a premium in Petworth, and a two-car garage is genuinely uncommon on residential streets in this part of NW DC. The garage adds practical daily utility and represents a feature that is difficult to find — or add — at comparable addresses in the neighborhood.
The Georgia Ave-Petworth Metro station on the Green and Yellow Lines serves this part of NW DC and is the primary transit option for residents of Varnum St NW. The station connects riders to downtown DC, Columbia Heights, and points south and north on both lines.
The home was built in 1908 and reflects the semi-detached brick construction that defines Petworth’s residential streetscape. The exterior is consistent with the neighborhood’s early-twentieth-century architectural era, and the scale of the structure is characteristic of the more substantial homes built in NW DC during that period.
At $1,340,000, the home is priced at the upper end of the Petworth single-family market, which reflects its scale, bedroom count, and the rare two-car garage. Buyers considering this address should review recent comparable sales in the neighborhood to understand how this configuration is valued relative to smaller or parking-limited alternatives.
The Upshur St NW commercial corridor is among the most walkable destinations from this address, offering cafes, restaurants, and neighborhood retail. Georgia Ave NW provides additional dining and service options, and the broader Petworth neighborhood includes parks and recreational facilities accessible on foot.
The Wardman Residential team at Compass has direct experience with the Petworth single-family market and can provide recent comparable sales, a submarket analysis, and advisory support through the purchase process. Reaching out to the team is the most direct way to understand how this home is positioned and whether it aligns with your criteria.

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