Prime Petworth Address. Unbelievable Upside or Owner-Occupant Opportunity. Positioned directly on Sherman Circle, one of Petworth’s most recognizable and sought-after blocks, this classic DC rowhome presents a compelling opportunity for developers, investors, or visionary owner-occupants to create something truly special. For investors and developers, this is a chance to go big. Set on a 2,187 square foot lot and supported by R-3 zoning, the property allows for an oversized footprint of approximately 1,300 square feet. It's a rare combination that opens the door to a substantial, high-impact, single-family transformation while preserving the character of Sherman Circle. The scale is there. The location is proven. And the numbers back it up. Renovated homes on Sherman Circle have recently commanded $1.1M to $1.4M, making this a clear value-add opportunity with meaningful upside. For those looking to occupy and improve, the home is well-maintained, offering immediate livability with the ability to upgrade over time. Move in, get to know the block, and gradually shape the home into a fully personalized space that reflects your style and needs—all while benefiting from the long-term upside that Sherman Circle consistently delivers. Inside, the home provides a functional starting point for that vision. The upper level includes three bedrooms and one full bath, while the lower level features a rec room and an additional full bath. The main level offers a balanced layout that prioritizes both flow and defined space. The basement ceiling height is just under six feet—usable as-is, with clear potential for creative reimagining as part of a larger plan. This is a property that works from multiple angles, but the common thread is clear: location, scale, and opportunity. Opportunities like this on Sherman Circle are few and far between.
Pending
$650,000
39 Sherman Cir NW, Washington, DC 20011
3beds
2,002sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1923
2,187 Square Feet Lot
$645,800 Zestimate®
$325/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Immediate livability
- 109 days |
- 32 |
- 0 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ty Voyles 202-725-8983,
Keller Williams Capital Properties,
Listing Team: Fulcrum Properties Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2251476
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 576
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Connecting Stairway
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,088
- Total interior livable area: 2,002 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,512
- Finished area below ground: 490
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Surface, Driveway, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,187 Square Feet
- Features: Urban Land-Beltsville-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3142//0040
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Petworth
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $325/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $709,660
- Annual tax amount: $5,985
- Date on market: 3/20/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$645,800
$614,000 - $678,000
$3,797/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Pending sale | $650,000$325/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000+455.6%$325/sqft |
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| 5/26/2000 | Sold | $117,000-8.2%$58/sqft |
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| 3/19/1996 | Sold | $127,500+86.1%$64/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/1995 | Sold | $68,500$34/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,985 +13.1% | $704,060 -0.8% |
| 2024 | $5,290 +5% | $709,410 +2.2% |
| 2023 | $5,038 +8.9% | $693,800 +11.4% |
| 2022 | $4,625 +5.6% | $622,850 +5.3% |
| 2021 | $4,380 +4.9% | $591,590 +3.2% |
| 2020 | $4,174 +20.4% | $573,010 +14.5% |
| 2018 | $3,467 0% | $500,440 +12.7% |
| 2017 | $3,468 +10.9% | $444,180 +20.8% |
| 2016 | $3,126 +7.1% | $367,710 +7.1% |
| 2015 | $2,918 +25.2% | $343,350 +25.2% |
| 2014 | $2,331 +2.7% | $274,290 +2.7% |
| 2013 | $2,270 -4.4% | $267,070 -4.4% |
| 2012 | $2,374 | $279,290 |
| 2011 | $2,374 -13.7% | $279,290 -13.7% |
| 2010 | $2,750 -15.1% | $323,470 -15.1% |
| 2009 | $3,239 +17.4% | $381,000 +21.6% |
| 2007 | $2,758 +22.4% | $313,410 +28% |
| 2006 | $2,253 | $244,840 +23.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $198,310 +23% |
| 2004 | -- | $161,240 +52.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $105,733 +0.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $104,941 +0.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $104,148 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Petworth
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10John Lewis Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10MacFarland Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High School @ MacFarlandGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: John Lewis
- Middle: Macfarland
- High: Roosevelt High School At Macfarland
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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- Washington, DC
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- 20011
- Petworth
- 39 Sherman Cir NW





