$500,000

56 P ST NW, Washington, DC 20001

4 beds |
2 baths |
1,416 sqft

Town Home
Built in 1900
2,178sqft lot
—— car garage
$353/sqft
Listed 7 days ago

Property Description

Welcome to 56 P Street NW — a classic 1900 rowhome perfectly positioned on a picturesque, tree lined street where Truxton Circle meets Shaw and Bloomingdale. Lovingly maintained and renovated in the 1970s, this home is full of character and ready for your personal touches. Step inside to find a traditional floor plan with a welcoming living room, separate dining room (optional main floor bedroom), kitchen, and convenient main-level powder room. Upstairs features three well-proportioned bedrooms and one full bath. The fenced rear yard offers a private retreat with a cabana and coveted off-street parking for two cars. With an unbeatable 94 Walk Score, this location delivers the very best of downtown living with a true neighborhood feel. Stroll to local favorites including Big Bear Café, The Red Hen, and Republic Cantina, or pick up food staples at nearby Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, or Harris Teeter. In minutes, reach the vibrant restaurants and nightlife of the U Street Corridor, the shops and greenspaces of Union Market, or the cultural heartbeat of Howard University. Commuting is effortless with two Metro stations, NoMa-Gallaudet and Shaw-Howard, plus quick access to North Capitol St, Rhode Island Ave, and New York Ave. Excellent Transit and Bike Scores make car-free living both practical and enjoyable. Outdoor options abound with Bundy Dog Park, local playgrounds, and the Metropolitan Branch Trail just blocks away.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: November 18, 2025 at 06:00AM
Listing Office:: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. : 2029661400
Listing Agent:: Kimberly A Cestari : 2022538757
MLS ID:: DCDC2231610

General: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: DryerRange HoodRefrigeratorStoveWasherExtra Refrigerator/Freezer
Laundry: Has Laundry
Flooring: Wood
A/C: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Hot WaterNatural Gas
Disability Feature: Other

General: Above GradeBelow Grade
Style: Federal
Other Structures: Porch

Roofing: Metal
General: Brick2Other

Originating MLS: BRIGHT_MAIN
School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
County: WASHINGTON-DC

Zoning: R0616//0070
Fencing: Fully

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of Kimberly A Cestari, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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Location

Schools Nearby

Walker-Jones Education Campus

1125 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20001

Grades EE-8

0.39 miles away

Walker-Jones Education Campus

1125 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20001

Grades EE-8

0.39 miles away

Dunbar High School

101 N St NW, Washington, DC, 20001

Grades 9-12

0.16 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.