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Listed by Kurt Matsa • Compass
$ 949,000
Est. payment /mo
Open Sat 12PM-2PM
427 Q ST NW Washington, DC 20001
2 Beds
3 Baths
1,485 SqFt
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Sat Aug 29, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Sun Aug 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,485 sqft
Price per Sqft $639
Subdivision Shaw
MLS Listing ID DCDC2280512
Style Traditional,Contemporary
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,485
Year Built 1900
Annual Tax Amount $5,537
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 1,156 Sqft
Acres 0.03
Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Some homes ask you to choose between character and convenience, between the energy of the city and the comfort of a true retreat. At 427 Q Street NW, you get both.
Set along one of Shaw's leafiest one-way streets, this circa-1900 rowhouse feels warm and welcoming from the moment you arrive. Sunlight pours through the south-facing bay window, illuminating exposed brick, natural hardwood floors, and an interior that feels at once sophisticated, relaxed, and unmistakably like home. Outside, mature greenery and charming historic façades create the feeling of a neighborhood oasis—even as some of Washington's best restaurants, nightlife, and culture wait just blocks away.
Inside, the home has been comprehensively reimagined for modern living. Renovated by the current owner for herself—not for resale—the approximately 1,485-square-foot interior pairs the charm of a classic DC rowhouse with the openness, functionality, and technology buyers want today.
The main level unfolds with an effortless sense of flow. Living, dining, cooking, working, and gathering spaces remain distinct without ever feeling compartmentalized, allowing every square foot to serve a purpose. It is equally comfortable hosting a lively evening with friends or settling in for a quiet night beside the fireplace.
At the heart of the home is an exceptionally spacious kitchen rarely found in a Shaw rowhouse. Designed for both everyday cooking and entertaining, it features abundant quartz countertops, a tile backsplash, extensive cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse-style sink, pantry storage, and a generous peninsula where friends can gather, meals can be shared, and mornings can begin over coffee. A conveniently placed powder room completes the main level.
Upstairs, two remarkably generous bedroom suites offer a level of comfort and privacy that is equally difficult to find. Each easily accommodates a king-size bed and includes its own en suite bathroom, creating the rare possibility of two true primary suites. Toto bidet toilets and a heated towel rack in the front bathroom add another layer of thoughtful comfort.
Between the bedrooms, an expansive storage area provides an exceptional amount of closet space. Future owners could also remove some or all of the cabinetry to create an additional office, reading nook, den, or flexible living area.
The home's adaptability continues outdoors. Beyond the private rear patio is an approximately 151-square-foot detached bonus space, not included in the home's interior square footage. Filled with natural light from windows and a skylight, it offers a serene escape from the main residence and can evolve alongside its owner—as a home office, gym, yoga or art studio, workshop, playroom, or creative retreat. Alternatively, the structure can be removed to create an off-street parking space, although the owner never felt a need for it with abundant street parking available in front of the house.
Modern technology is seamlessly integrated throughout the home. An Amazon Alexa-based smart-home system provides voice control of the lighting, televisions, and thermostat, while a coded smart lock, Ring cameras, and whole-home Bluetooth surround sound—including audio in the bathrooms—bring ease, security, and entertainment into everyday life.
All of this is positioned roughly three to four blocks from the Shaw–Howard University Metro and approximately six blocks from the Mount Vernon Square–7th Street–Convention Center Metro, placing two stations and multiple transit options within an easy walk. Neighborhood favorites including Dacha, The Royal, Shaw's Tavern, Eebees, Compass Coffee and The Grace are just blocks away. Giant and Whole Foods make everyday errands easy, while the Howard Theatre and 9:30 Club place some of Washington's most iconic cultural destinations close to home.
Yet on this calm, tree-lined block of Q Street, the city seems to soften. It is close to everything people lov
Set along one of Shaw's leafiest one-way streets, this circa-1900 rowhouse feels warm and welcoming from the moment you arrive. Sunlight pours through the south-facing bay window, illuminating exposed brick, natural hardwood floors, and an interior that feels at once sophisticated, relaxed, and unmistakably like home. Outside, mature greenery and charming historic façades create the feeling of a neighborhood oasis—even as some of Washington's best restaurants, nightlife, and culture wait just blocks away.
Inside, the home has been comprehensively reimagined for modern living. Renovated by the current owner for herself—not for resale—the approximately 1,485-square-foot interior pairs the charm of a classic DC rowhouse with the openness, functionality, and technology buyers want today.
The main level unfolds with an effortless sense of flow. Living, dining, cooking, working, and gathering spaces remain distinct without ever feeling compartmentalized, allowing every square foot to serve a purpose. It is equally comfortable hosting a lively evening with friends or settling in for a quiet night beside the fireplace.
At the heart of the home is an exceptionally spacious kitchen rarely found in a Shaw rowhouse. Designed for both everyday cooking and entertaining, it features abundant quartz countertops, a tile backsplash, extensive cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse-style sink, pantry storage, and a generous peninsula where friends can gather, meals can be shared, and mornings can begin over coffee. A conveniently placed powder room completes the main level.
Upstairs, two remarkably generous bedroom suites offer a level of comfort and privacy that is equally difficult to find. Each easily accommodates a king-size bed and includes its own en suite bathroom, creating the rare possibility of two true primary suites. Toto bidet toilets and a heated towel rack in the front bathroom add another layer of thoughtful comfort.
Between the bedrooms, an expansive storage area provides an exceptional amount of closet space. Future owners could also remove some or all of the cabinetry to create an additional office, reading nook, den, or flexible living area.
The home's adaptability continues outdoors. Beyond the private rear patio is an approximately 151-square-foot detached bonus space, not included in the home's interior square footage. Filled with natural light from windows and a skylight, it offers a serene escape from the main residence and can evolve alongside its owner—as a home office, gym, yoga or art studio, workshop, playroom, or creative retreat. Alternatively, the structure can be removed to create an off-street parking space, although the owner never felt a need for it with abundant street parking available in front of the house.
Modern technology is seamlessly integrated throughout the home. An Amazon Alexa-based smart-home system provides voice control of the lighting, televisions, and thermostat, while a coded smart lock, Ring cameras, and whole-home Bluetooth surround sound—including audio in the bathrooms—bring ease, security, and entertainment into everyday life.
All of this is positioned roughly three to four blocks from the Shaw–Howard University Metro and approximately six blocks from the Mount Vernon Square–7th Street–Convention Center Metro, placing two stations and multiple transit options within an easy walk. Neighborhood favorites including Dacha, The Royal, Shaw's Tavern, Eebees, Compass Coffee and The Grace are just blocks away. Giant and Whole Foods make everyday errands easy, while the Howard Theatre and 9:30 Club place some of Washington's most iconic cultural destinations close to home.
Yet on this calm, tree-lined block of Q Street, the city seems to soften. It is close to everything people lov
Location
State DC
County Washington
Zoning RF-1
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Non-Functioning
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Has Laundry
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.0
Water Access N
Accessibility Other
Total Parking Spaces 1
Garage N
Private Pool No
Building
Story 2
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Above Ground Finished SqFt 1485
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional, Contemporary
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District District Of Columbia Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 0509//0815
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 1485
Special Listing Condition Standard
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