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1.8 miles to Howard University
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2.25 Bathrooms $4,300 1,560 8/1/25

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8/1/25 $4,300 1,560Sq. Ft.
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524 Decatur St NW

This spacious 3 BR, 2.5 BA rowhome in Petworth is full of charm and luxury touches! Enjoy the beautiful and welcoming porch just steps from Sherman Circle! It's been updated to both preserve historic details but also offer modern amenities. Set back... on a residential street, this home is an oasis in the city. Step into the foyer, which is home to a beautiful hardwood staircase and original oak flooring. The main living room is spacious and features large windows and crown molding. The dining and kitchen area are open, creating a great atmosphere for entertaining. The kitchen includes quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, an extra large kitchen sink, and stainless steel appliances. The first floor has a half-bath for guests and morning sun room for breakfast or reading, along with living room and dining room.

Upstairs are three comfortable bedrooms. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the size of the light-filled primary bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom and large windows in the sunroom overlooking the backyard. The two additional bedrooms upstairs can comfortably fit queen and twin size beds, respectively. A bathroom with tiled shower walls and a deep soaking shower/tub combo completed the second floor of this abode. This level comes complete with your next washer and dryer combo! The yard is huge for both dogs and kids, and the lot has 2 parking spaces in the back. It's an amazing location at Sherman Circle & close to Petworth Metro, bus lines to downtown, and other amenities.

Available furnished for an extra $400.

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer Hookups
  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Shopping Centers

4620-4630 14th StreetWalk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
The Sheridan CenterWalk: 27 min (1.4 mi)
Art Place At Fort TottenWalk: 29 min (1.5 mi)

Military

US Soldiers & Airmens HomeWalk: 36 min (1.9 mi)
Naval ObservatoryDrive: 12 min (4.9 mi)
Naval Security Group CenterDrive: 11 min (5.2 mi)

Transit / Subway

Georgia Ave-Petworth, Green/Yellow Line Center PlatformWalk: 16 min (0.8 mi)
Fort Totten, Red Line Center PlatformWalk: 23 min (1.2 mi)
Columbia Heights, Green/Yellow Line Center PlatformWalk: 33 min (1.7 mi)
Takoma, Red Line Center PlatformWalk: 40 min (2.1 mi)
Brookland-Cua, Red Line Center PlatformWalk: 41 min (2.1 mi)
Silver SpringWalk: 66 min (3.5 mi)
LeadDrive: 8 min (4.2 mi)
Washington Union StationDrive: 10 min (4.5 mi)
Union StationDrive: 10 min (4.5 mi)
4Drive: 11 min (4.7 mi)

Airports

Ronald Reagan Washington NtlDrive: 17 min (8.6 mi)
Washington Dulles InternationalDrive: 51 min (30.0 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Catholic UniversityWalk: 38 min (2.0 mi)
Howard UniversityWalk: 39 min (2.0 mi)
Trinity Washington UniversityWalk: 48 min (2.5 mi)
Univ. District of ColumbiaWalk: 54 min (2.8 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Meridian Hill ParkWalk: 44 min (2.3 mi)
Montgomery College PlanetariumWalk: 49 min (2.6 mi)
National ZooWalk: 54 min (2.8 mi)
Hillwood Estate, Museum & GardensWalk: 51 min (2.6 mi)
Rock Creek ParkWalk: 41 min (2.1 mi)

Schools

Barnard Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland
Grades 9-12
Public
3
Out of 10
Center City PCS - Petworth
Grades PK-8
Charter
7
Out of 10
Christian Family Montessori School
Grades PK-6
Private
NR
Out of 10
Preparatory School of the District of Columbia
Grades K-8
Private
NR
Out of 10

Ratings

Somewhat Walkable

53

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Good Transit

66

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Very Bikeable

83

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

This area is very Bikable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Active

71

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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