916 EMERSON STREET NW
Washington, DC 20011
$575,000
BRICK ROW HOUSE
WHITE PANELING
STONE FOUNDATION
ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORS
FRONT PORCH
MATURE TREES
SPACIOUS FINISHED LOWER LEVEL
Charming 1923 brick row house in the heart of Petworth offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,600 square feet of living space plus a spacious finished lower level. Set on a 1,800 sq ft lot with classic DC curb appeal—brick facade, stone foundation, front porch, and mature trees.
Inside you’ll find original hardwood floors running through much of the home, a functional kitchen with generous cabinetry, and comfortable living areas filled with natural light. The real standout is the large, open finished basement featuring warm wood flooring, white paneling, built-in seating, and flexible space ideal for a recreation room, home office, media lounge, or potential additional living area. Multiple bedrooms provide solid, usable space ready for your personal vision.
Located on a quiet stretch of Emerson Street in one of Northwest DC’s most vibrant and convenient neighborhoods. Walk or short hop to Georgia Avenue shops, restaurants, and the Georgia Ave-Petworth Metro station. Parks, community amenities, and the energy of Petworth are right at your doorstep.
This home has good bones and meaningful finished square footage in a location that continues to strengthen. Ideal for a buyer who wants classic DC character with room to update and customize—or an investor seeking solid value in a desirable zip code.
Listing Courtesy of: Houwzer, LLC
252-903-3616
| Listing Id: | DCDC2289460 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $575,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 2,080 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $1,761 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 1,800.0 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.04 |
| Architectural Style: | Traditional |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Washington |
| Counties Or Regions: | Washington |
| Subdivision Name: | Petworth |
| Postal Code: | 20011 |
| Year Built: | 1923 |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right |
| Frequency: | Annually |
| Vacation Rental Yn: | No |
| Financing Types: | Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA |
| Mls List Date: | 2026-10-30 |
| Condo Yn: | No |
| Association?: | No |
| State Or Province: | DC |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 4520 |
| Legal Subdivision: | Petworth |
| Possession: | Settlement |
| Directions: | From Georgia Ave NW, head east on Emerson St NW. The property will be on your right. |
| Elementary School: | JOHN LEWIS |
| Elementary School Source: | Listing Agent |
| High School: | ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL AT MACFARLAND |
| High School Source: | Listing Agent |
| Middle Or Junior School: | MACFARLAND |
| Middle School Source: | Listing Agent |
| School District Key: | 121140357950 |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 1,600 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Finished Area: | 480 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source: | Assessor |
| Basement: | Other |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 3 |
| Main Level Total Baths: | $3.00 |
| Main Level Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Cooling: | None |
| Construction Materials: | Brick |
| Flooring: | Hardwood |
| Foundation Details: | Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter, Stone |
| Accessibility Features: | None |
| Garage?: | No |
| Heating: | Hot Water |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source: | Assessor |
| Living Area Source: | Assessor |
| Roof: | Metal |
| Levels: | 2 |
| Other Structures: | Above Grade, Below Grade |
| Year Built Source: | Assessor |
| Basement Yn: | Yes |
| Below Grade Unfinished Area: | 160 |
| Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: | Assessor |
| Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Cooling Fuel: | Electric |
| Heating Fuel: | Natural Gas |
| Hot Water: | Natural Gas, Electric |
| Story Types: | Main |
| Type: | Interior Row/Townhouse |
| Central Air Yn: | No |
| Main Level Full Baths: | 2 |
| Main Level Half Baths: | 1 |
| Type Of Parking: | Off Street |
| Below Grade Area Total: | 640 |
| Source Of Measure Bg: | Assessor |
| Area Total: | 2,240 |
| Source Of Measure: | Assessor |
| Assessment Year: | 2026 |
| In City Limits Yn: | Yes |
| City Town Tax: | $1,761.00 |
| City Tax Frequency: | Annually |
| County Tax Frequency: | Annually |
| Tax Assessment Amount: | $682,590.00 |
| Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: | 2,080 |
| Tax Year: | 2026 |
| Zoning: | RESIDENTIAL |
| Listing Tax: | 3011//0093 |
| Auto Update Tax Data Yn: | Yes |
| Exclusions: | All personal property |
| Inclusions: | All fixtures and fittings attached to the Property |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Real Estate Owned Yn: | No |
| Special Listing Conditions: | Standard |
| Fencing: | ChainLink, Partially |
| Lot Size Source: | Assessor |
| Lot Size Units: | Square Feet |
| Pool Types: | No Pool |
| Senior Community?: | No |
| Soil Types: | Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum |
| Water Access Yn: | No |
| Water Oriented Yn: | No |
| Pets Allowed Yn: | No |
| Tidal Water Yn: | No |
| Water View Yn: | No |
| Navigable Water Yn: | No |
| Riparian Rights Yn: | No |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Price Per Square Foot: | $359.38 |
| School District NameSchool District: | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Short Sales: | No |
| New Construction?: | No |
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