Renovated Shaw Townhome perfect for renters! 4 evenly sized bedrooms all with private bath + walk in closets. First floor has 2 living areas and modern kitchen including SS appliances. 600sq ft private roof deck with views of the Capital and Monument. Smart thermostats, high speed internet compatible and fenced in back yard. Outdoor garage for 1 car. Two blocks from Shaw metro. One block from Eebee's, Shaws Tavern and Royal.
House was constructed in 2015. 4 spacious bedrooms with 4.5 bathrooms. Enter at street level from the front porch w/ 2 seats. At the front of the house is the primary living area with exposed brick, room for a couch and entertainment setup. Moving towards the back of the first floor is a half bath and dining area with luxury lighting. Beyond the dining area is the kitchen, including stainless steel dishwasher, oven, refrigerator and microwave. Plenty of counter space to accommodate multiple cooks, as well as high top bar seating for 3. Lastly is a second living area for additional seating or office. Off the back of the house is a fence in back yard including gas grill, raised garden bed planted with herbs, small lawn and a protected parking space off the back alley. Trash pick-up from the alley means you never have to take the cans to the street.
Upstairs is a stacked washer and dryer. All appliances are updated LG. The second and third floor mirror each other with two bedrooms per floor. Each bedroom has large windows, walk in closet space and en-suite bathroom. Additional closet on the 3rd floor. No large master means rent can be split evenly between groups. Bedrooms are large enough to accommodate a desk in addition to your traditional bedroom furniture.
On the 4th floor is a large roof deck that spans the entire house. The deck includes views of the Capital and Washington Monument, LED lighting, as well as deck furniture provided by owner.
The house two blocks from the Shaw Howard metro stop on the Yellow / Green line, easy access to Capital one, the Wharf and Navy-Yard. 5 minute walk to U street and countless restaurants / bars. 91 walk score, 95 bike score and two blocks to the metro make this house extremely accessible.
12+ Month Lease Preferred. Owner pays for water (included in rent). Renter is responsible for gas and electric. High speed internet ready (Verizon). First month's rent and deposit due at signing. No smoking allowed. Pets on case by case basis. Photos are from staging, house is unfurnished. Preferred Move in Date 8/1/26. Applications through Zillow or by email.
District law requires that a housing provider state that the housing provider will not refuse to rent a rental unit to a person because the person will provide the rental payment, in whole or in part, through a voucher for rental housing assistance provided by the District or federal government.
Townhouse for rent
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$7,400/mo
Fees may apply
1720 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
4beds
2,400sqft
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Townhouse
Available Sat Aug 1 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Attached garage parking
What's special
Stacked washer and dryer
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District law requires that a housing provider state that the housing provider will not refuse to rent a rental unit to a person because the person will provide the rental payment, in whole or in part, through a voucher for rental housing assistance provided by the District or federal government.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Stainless Steel Appliances, Walk In Closet, Water included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: 0475S0038
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Listed for rent | $7,400+9.6%$3/sqft |
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| 6/13/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/7/2024 | Listed for rent | $6,750+3.8%$3/sqft |
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| 5/26/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/20/2023 | Listed for rent | $6,500$3/sqft |
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| 5/5/2020 | Sold | $1,200,000+9.2%$500/sqft |
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| 3/6/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,099,000+4.7%$458/sqft |
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| 7/8/2015 | Sold | $1,050,000-4.5%$438/sqft |
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| 3/27/2015 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+100%$458/sqft |
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| 12/31/2014 | Sold | $550,000+883.7%$229/sqft |
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| 1/7/2000 | Sold | $55,909+40.8%$23/sqft |
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| 11/15/1999 | Sold | $39,696-36%$17/sqft |
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| 11/17/1994 | Sold | $62,000$26/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Shaw
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Cleveland Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Cardozo Education CampusGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.7 mi







