Petworth Real Estate, Washington DC

Petworth is a neighborhood with a lot of homes for sale. It’s also a neighborhood where a lot of properties have already been bought and sold over the past few years. The reason being is a combination of low prices, intriguing inventory and a cool neighborhood vibe that is different from more affluent suburbs to its north like Crestwood and 16th Street Heights, or more overtly trendy urban enclaves to the south such as Columbia Heights.

This neighborhood has seen its share of changes. It’s one of the oldest in Washington Metro, dating to homestead cabins in the mid-1700s. The arrival of street cars in 1890 prompted a residential boom lasting to the early 1940s. The modern era brought an increase in crime and plunging home values until a gradual revitalization trend commenced several years ago. Homes and condos for sale continue to show a double-digit rise in price. 

Washington writer Dan Silverman began chronicling his neighborhood in 2006 through the popular Prince of Petworth blog, now known as Popville. In a recent Washington Post interview, Silverman described the evolution of Petworth real estate and all the newcomers, while maintaining that the diversity and sense of community is still present: “The good parts about the neighborhood have stayed the same, and that probably contributes to why it’s so hot right now.” To learn more about real estate for sale in Petworth or other Washington DC real estate opportunities, give District Partners at Compass a call today at (202) 798-3600!

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215 Emerson St Nw #205, WASHINGTON

$199,000

215 Emerson St Nw #205, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 781 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2132168

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4120 14th St Nw #b2, WASHINGTON

$212,000

↓ $13,000

4120 14th St Nw #b2, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 1 Bath 858 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2102306

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3656 New Hampshire Ave Nw #6, WASHINGTON

$220,000

3656 New Hampshire Ave Nw #6, WASHINGTON

0 Beds 1 Bath 371 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2128392

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4829 4th St Nw #2, WASHINGTON

$269,000

↓ $6,000

4829 4th St Nw #2, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 600 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2126680

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3900-3902 14th St Nw #602, WASHINGTON

$270,000

3900-3902 14th St Nw #602, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 630 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2120846

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1421 Spring Rd Nw #c02, WASHINGTON

$299,900

1421 Spring Rd Nw #c02, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 485 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2129960

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3815 14th St Nw #1, WASHINGTON

$299,900

3815 14th St Nw #1, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 488 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2128146

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3934 14th St Nw #d, WASHINGTON

$314,900

3934 14th St Nw #d, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 509 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2130664

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1422 Shepherd St Nw #1, WASHINGTON

$324,900

↓ $40,400

1422 Shepherd St Nw #1, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,001 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2076504

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4016 Georgia Ave Nw #4, WASHINGTON

$325,000

↓ $5,000

4016 Georgia Ave Nw #4, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 400 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2124684

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4308 Georgia Ave Nw #102, WASHINGTON

$339,000

4308 Georgia Ave Nw #102, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 559 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2127002

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310 Delafield Pl Nw #2, WASHINGTON

$349,000

310 Delafield Pl Nw #2, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 736 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2123550

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4014 Georgia Ave Nw #101, WASHINGTON

$349,900

4014 Georgia Ave Nw #101, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 580 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2132636

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804 Taylor St Nw #306, WASHINGTON

$354,900

↓ $5,000

804 Taylor St Nw #306, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 621 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2124508

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4725 3rd Pl Nw #1, WASHINGTON

$374,900

↓ $24,100

4725 3rd Pl Nw #1, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 683 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2124728

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1421 Spring Rd Nw #203, WASHINGTON

$375,000

1421 Spring Rd Nw #203, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 561 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2133378

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4012 Georgia Ave Nw #c02, WASHINGTON

$379,000

4012 Georgia Ave Nw #c02, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 544 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2133896

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3900 14th St Nw #218, WASHINGTON

$399,000

3900 14th St Nw #218, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 1 Bath 918 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC457660

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3934 14th St Nw #303, WASHINGTON

$419,900

3934 14th St Nw #303, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 579 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2123936

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3934 14th St Nw #102, WASHINGTON

$424,900

3934 14th St Nw #102, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 610 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2123928

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1441 Spring Rd Nw #302, WASHINGTON

$434,750

↓ $5,000

1441 Spring Rd Nw #302, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,013 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2111940

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Petworth Neighborhood Information

The community sports an eclectic blend of small businesses along Georgia Avenue plus some popular restaurants on Upshur Street, including Domku Bar and Café, Petworth Citizen and the recently opened Crane & Turtle with a blend of Japanese and French cuisine from Chef Makoto Hamamura, a Petworth resident.

Petworth Real Estate at a Glance - Washington DC

Looking for information about real estate in Petworth? Well, there’s not a lot of detached single-family homes for sale in Petworth—some cool Sears Craftsman-style bungalows exist but don’t come to market often. The majority of listings are condos for sale, including a large inventory of row houses, especially porch-front styles with a diversity of rooflines—you can even find some Dutch Gambrel versions! Prices start around $100,000 for short sales and climb into the high six figures. Most listings fall somewhere in between.

What's on the Horizon in DC's Petworth Neighborhood?

There are also new developments coming to Petworth, such as The Swift—an old Safeway market that will now become a much fancier and bigger Safeway with 218 upscale living units up above. It is a form of progress but many longtime residents hope their neighborhood doesn’t become overly commercialized.

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Listing information last updated on March 28th, 2024 at 7:15pm EDT.