For sale

$550,000

820 Buchanan St NW, Washington, DC 20011

4beds

1,669sqft

$3,497/mo

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Townhouse

Built in 1921

2,716 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$330/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Generous bedroom spaceTwo-bath homeComfortable layout

Welcome to 820 Buchanan St NW, a charming Petworth residence offering classic Washington, DC character and plenty of opportunity to make the home your own. Built in 1921, this four-bedroom, two-bath home sits on an approximately 0.06-acre lot and offers a comfortable layout with the space and flexibility today’s buyers are looking for. Offered strictly AS-IS. Ideally situated in Northwest DC, the property provides convenient access to neighborhood amenities, transportation, parks, dining, and shopping, while maintaining the residential feel that makes Petworth so appealing. With generous bedroom space and two full baths, the home offers versatility for everyday living, guests, a home office, or additional living needs. Whether you're looking to settle into the neighborhood or envisioning a home you can update and personalize over time, 820 Buchanan St NW presents an excellent opportunity in a well-established Northwest DC community.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 1

Basement

Area: 782

Heating

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Basement: Other
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,451
Total interior livable area: 1,669 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,669
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Attached
Attached garage spaces: 1

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 2,716 Square Feet
Features: Chillum-Urban Land Complex

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 3017//0057
Zoning: R-3
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Brick/Mortar

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1921

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: $330/sqft
Tax assessed value: $775,640
Annual tax amount: $6,597
Date on market: 9/18/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
1/27/2003	Sold	$205,000$123/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	$6,597 +0.7%	$776,080 +0.7%
2025	$6,551 -0.8%	$770,660 -0.8%
2024	$6,604 +2.6%	$776,990 +2.6%
2023	$6,440 +12.2%	$757,600 +12.2%
2022	$5,742 +5.3%	$675,470 +5.3%
2021	$5,454 +3.3%	$641,680 +3.3%
2020	$5,282 +12.6%	$621,440 +12.6%
2018	$4,693 +12.5%	$552,120 +12.5%
2017	$4,172 +7.8%	$490,810 +7.8%
2016	$3,869 +6.4%	$455,190 +6.4%
2015	$3,635 +20.6%	$427,640 +20.6%
2014	$3,013 +3.3%	$354,470 +3.3%
2013	$2,916 -5%	$343,110 -5%
2012	$3,069	$361,100
2011	$3,069 -16.7%	$361,100 -16.7%
2010	$3,687 -12.3%	$433,730 -12.3%
2009	$4,202 +19.8%	$494,410 +24%
2007	$3,508 +15.4%	$398,610 +20.6%
2006	$3,041 +8.6%	$330,490 +13.4%
2005	$2,799 +20.4%	$291,550 +20.4%
2004	$2,325	$242,180 +58.3%
2003	--	$152,987 +3.3%
2002	$567 +4.4%	$148,058 +3.4%
2001	$543	$143,129