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    Townhouse for rent
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    $7,400/mo

    Fees may apply

    1720 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

    4beds
    2,400sqft

    Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided. Learn more|

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    Townhouse
    Available Sat Aug 1 2026
    Cats, dogs OK
    Central air
    In unit laundry
    Attached garage parking
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Stacked washer and dryer
    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.
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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

    DateEventPrice
    6/15/2026Listed for rent$7,400+9.6%$3/sqft
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    6/13/2024Listing removed--
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    6/7/2024Listed for rent$6,750+3.8%$3/sqft
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    5/26/2023Listing removed--
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    4/20/2023Listed for rent$6,500$3/sqft
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    5/5/2020Sold$1,200,000+9.2%$500/sqft
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    3/6/2020Listed for sale$1,099,000+4.7%$458/sqft
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    7/8/2015Sold$1,050,000-4.5%$438/sqft
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    3/27/2015Listed for sale$1,100,000+100%$458/sqft
    Source: DC Home Buzz #DC8585943 Report a problem
    12/31/2014Sold$550,000+883.7%$229/sqft
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    1/7/2000Sold$55,909+40.8%$23/sqft
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    11/15/1999Sold$39,696-36%$17/sqft
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    11/17/1994Sold$62,000$26/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Shaw

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