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    $724,000

    749 Kenyon St NW, Washington, DC 20010

    2beds
    1,052sqft
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    $4,658/mo
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1916
    1,781 Square Feet Lot
    $716,500 Zestimate®
    $688/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Butcher-block countersPrivate garaged carportWorking kitchenFreshly painted roomsStorage completes the layoutFarmhouse lightingMature trees
    SELLER OFFER: $15,000 closing-cost credit to buyer with full-price offer. Flexible closing/possession; furnishings negotiable. **THE KENYON STREET COLONIAL** - Built in 1916, 749 Kenyon Street NW in Columbia Heights, on the Park View border, is a tasteful, cozy, cared-for colonial with rare DC outdoor space and a private garaged carport. 1,052 sq. ft. inside, 1,781-sq.-ft. lot, 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, including a ground-level half bath for entertaining. New custom oak and glass door and light filled transom. Fresh paint inside and out. *Fee-simple; no HOA or condo fees. Renovated in 2020 with major updates in 2025-26; move-in ready inside and out with historic personality rather than cookie-cutter condo finishes. Kenyon NW blocks 700-1200, west of Georgia Avenue, north of Irving and south of Lamont, are especially quaint, with mature trees, historic single-family homes and many longtime owner-occupants. Close to DC's best bars, restaurants and independent businesses along 11th Street and lower Georgia Avenue, groceries, a protected bike lane and BOTH Columbia Heights and Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro stations. A mature tree canopy shades the freshly painted white-and-black facade and front porch. An oak-and-glass door beneath its original transom opens to warm hardwood floors and freshly painted rooms. The early-20th-century front parlor flows from conversation to dining, cooking and the garden. All-new lighting inside and out, much of it dimmable, sets the mood. **THE FARMHOUSE KITCHEN** - Made for real cooking and easy company, with butcher-block counters, farmhouse sink, gooseneck faucet, stainless appliances, open cabinetry, tile, wainscoting, millwork and farmhouse lighting. Copper cookware hangs along the original wood-and-tile wall. A butcher-block prep/seating area adds storage and gathering space; **the adjoining pocket bar extends the kitchen into indoor-outdoor entertaining**, with ample wine and bourbon space. The formerly exposed water heater is now enclosed, reclaiming kitchen space. **INDOOR-OUTDOOR LIVING** - New outward-opening French doors nearly double first-floor natural light and connect the kitchen to the garden. **The expansive outdoor living and cooking area was expertly concreted, graded to the street and tiled in Victorian-style patterns.** Distinct areas for outdoor cooking, grilling, pizza oven, dining and seating open to **NEW gardens, roses, planted beds and a bocce court** under leafy trees. These private outdoor rooms offer dreamy garden views for morning coffee, dinners and long evenings with family, friends and neighbors, whether cooking inside or out. **UPSTAIRS** - Two bedrooms and **renovated bathrooms: a primary en-suite with walk-in shower and a second full bath.** **A beautiful built-in library/study** is a perfect office or quiet retreat. The graphite LG smart stacked washer and dryer were moved upstairs from the kitchen, returning useful space to the main floor. Storage completes the layout. **MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS** - New Lennox furnace and central A/C with applicable parts/labor warranty and service agreement (transfer subject to provider terms). Fresh interior/exterior paint, new lighting, new gardens, renovated baths and **a new commercial-grade roll-up garage gate securing the private rear carport.** The owners also helped transform the rear alley into a clean, cared-for oasis, an uncommon pleasure in DC. **LAND AND POSSIBILITIES** - **The generous lot relative to the home's footprint** allows gardens, outdoor cooking, entertaining and parking. Countless homes on the block show how owners have built up and out. Buyers may explore options with their own due diligence, subject to zoning, structural review, permits and approvals. Historic in form, thoughtfully updated and distinctly personal: the transom, parlor, working kitchen, pocket bar, library, French doors and garden unfold in sequence. Schedule a private showing to experience the full progre
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    Joe Hawkins 941-882-0755,

    Hawkins Real Estate Services

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2284240MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Attached Bathroom, Lighting - Wall sconces, Flooring - Wood
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - Tile/Brick, Lighting - Wall sconces, Skylight(s)
      • Level: Upper
      Dining room
      • Features: Dining Area, Flooring - Wood, Living/Dining Room Combo, Lighting - Ceiling, Recessed Lighting, Window Treatments
      • Level: Lower
      Family room
      • Features: Attached Bathroom
      • Level: Lower
      Other
      • Features: Attached Bathroom
      • Level: Upper
      Half bath
      • Features: Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Wall sconces
      • Level: Lower
      Kitchen
      • Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Crown Molding, Flooring - Wood, Kitchen - Country, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Lighting - Ceiling, Lighting - LED, Lighting - Pendants, Recessed Lighting, Pantry, Wet Bar
      • Level: Lower
      Living room
      • Features: Attached Bathroom, Lighting - Ceiling, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - LED, Recessed Lighting, Window Treatments
      • Level: Lower
      Heating
      • Central, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat, Electric, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Programmable Thermostat, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dual Flush Toilets, Energy Efficient Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Freezer, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Upper Level, Has Laundry
      Features
      • Air Filter System, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Galley, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Upgraded Countertops
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Windows: Skylight(s)
      • Has basement: No
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,052
      • Total interior livable area: 1,052 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,052
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Concrete, Free, Parking Space Conveys, Private, Detached Carport
      • Carport spaces: 1
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Accessible Doors
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Exterior features: Awning(s), Barbecue, Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalks, Sport Court
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Privacy,Picket,Back Yard,Wood
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City, Garden, Street
      Lot
      • Size: 1,781 Square Feet
      • Features: Flag Lot, Landscaped, Premium, Private, Secluded, Wooded, Vegetation Planting, Year Round Access, Middle Of Block, Unknown Soil Type
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 2892//0088
      • Zoning: RF-1
      • Zoning description: Residential Flat Zone
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • Excellent
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1916

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Columbia Heights
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Washington

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $688/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $751,720
      • Annual tax amount: $5,696
      • Date on market: 9/25/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
      • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
      • Inclusions: Stackables, Ac, Furnace. Everything Else Negotiable. All Items Inside And Out Can Convey Subject To Price / Negotiation
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $716,500

        $681,000 - $752,000

        $3,467/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/23/2026Listed for sale$724,000$688/sqft
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        10/17/2026Contingent$724,000$688/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2284240 Report a problem
        10/17/2026Pending sale$724,000$688/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2284240 Report a problem
        10/8/2026Price change$724,000-2%$688/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2284240 Report a problem
        9/25/2026Listed for sale$739,000+10.7%$702/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2284240 Report a problem
        1/22/2020Sold$667,500+42%$635/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        12/4/2013Sold$470,000$447/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
        4/17/2013Sold$470,000-3.1%$447/sqft
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        3/12/2013Pending sale$485,000$461/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty #DC8002855 Report a problem
        3/4/2013Price change$485,000-0.8%$461/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty #DC8002855 Report a problem
        2/18/2013Price change$489,000-2%$465/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty #DC8002855 Report a problem
        2/2/2013Listed for sale$499,000+99.6%$474/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty #DC8002855 Report a problem
        12/14/2012Sold$250,000$238/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026$5,696 -1.7%$762,040 -1.2%
        2025$5,794 +0.2%$771,490 +0.5%
        2024$5,785 -0.1%$767,610 +0.3%
        2023$5,789 +6%$765,000 +6.1%
        2022$5,462 +1.4%$721,240 +1.6%
        2021$5,385 +2.3%$709,860 +2.1%
        2020$5,265 +20.1%$695,080 +5%
        2018$4,383 +9.8%$661,720 +4.3%
        2017$3,991 +9.8%$634,620 +11%
        2016$3,634 +9.9%$571,560 +10.8%
        2015$3,306 +9.6%$515,650 +21.3%
        2014$3,016 +94.7%$424,980 +40%
        2013$1,549 +9%$303,660 -0.5%
        2012$1,420 $305,160
        2011$1,420 +21%$305,160 -11.6%
        2010$1,174 +47.7%$345,280 -9.2%
        2009$795 +7.8%$380,250 +12.9%
        2007$737 +5.2%$336,940 +30.7%
        2006$701 -31.2%$257,890 +25.7%
        2005$1,019 +12%$205,160 +45.3%
        2004$910 +12%$141,200 +14.7%
        2003$812 +25%$123,100 +26%
        2002$650 +26.5%$97,697 +17%
        2001$514 $83,502
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Columbia Heights

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        Nearby schools

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        • Elementary: Tubman
        • Middle: Columbia Heights Education Campus
        • High: Columbia Heights Education Campus
        • District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

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