427 Q St Nw, Washington, DC 20001
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427 Q St Nw,Washington, DC 20001
$949,000
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,485 sq. ft.
- Townhouse
- Pending
Listed by: kurt matsa
Office: compass
MLS#:DCDC2280512
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$949,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$639.06
About this home
Some homes ask you to choose between character and convenience, generous storage and beautiful living spaces, or the energy of the city and the comfort of a true retreat. At 427 Q Street NW, you get it all—including exceptional, thoughtfully integrated closets rarely found in a historic Shaw rowhouse.
Set along one of Shaw’s leafiest one-way streets, this circa-1900 home feels warm and welcoming from the moment you arrive. Sunlight pours through the south-facing bay window, illuminating exposed brick, natural hardwood floors, and an interior that feels sophisticated, relaxed, and unmistakably like home. Mature greenery and charming historic façades create a neighborhood-oasis atmosphere, even as some of Washington’s best restaurants, nightlife, and culture wait just blocks away.
Comprehensively reimagined by the current owner for herself—not for resale—the approximately 1,485-square-foot interior pairs classic DC character with the openness, functionality, storage, and technology buyers want today.
The main level flows effortlessly, with living, dining, cooking, working, and gathering spaces that feel distinct without being compartmentalized. At its heart is an exceptionally spacious kitchen featuring abundant quartz countertops, a tile backsplash, extensive cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse-style sink, pantry storage, and a generous peninsula ideal for casual meals and entertaining. A powder room equipped with a Toto bidet toilet completes the level.
Upstairs, two remarkably generous bedroom suites each easily accommodate a king-size bed and include an en suite bathroom, creating the rare possibility of two true primary suites. The rear bathroom features a Toto bidet toilet, while the front bathroom includes a heated towel rack and integrated surround sound.
Between the bedrooms, an expansive built-in storage area offers exceptional closet and organizational space—an especially valuable amenity in a historic city home. Future owners could remove some or all of the cabinetry to create an office, reading nook, den, or other flexible living area.
Beyond the private rear patio is an approximately 151-square-foot detached bonus space, not included in the home’s interior square footage. Filled with natural light from windows and a skylight, it can serve as a home office, gym, yoga or art studio, workshop, playroom, or creative retreat. Alternatively, the structure could be removed to create off-street parking, although the current owner never felt the need given the abundant street parking typically available in front of the house.
Modern technology is seamlessly integrated throughout. An Amazon Alexa-based smart-home system provides voice control of the lighting, televisions, and thermostat, while a coded smart lock, Ring cameras, and whole-home Bluetooth surround sound—including bathroom audio—bring ease, security, and entertainment to everyday life.
The home is roughly three to four blocks from the Shaw–Howard University Metro and approximately six blocks from the Mount Vernon Square–7th Street–Convention Center Metro. Dacha, The Royal, Shaw’s Tavern, Eebees, Compass Coffee, and The Grace are just blocks away. Giant and Whole Foods simplify everyday errands, while the Howard Theatre and 9:30 Club place two iconic cultural destinations close to home.
Yet on this calm, tree-lined block of Q Street, the city seems to soften. Close to everything people love about Shaw but removed enough to feel peaceful, this is more than a beautifully renovated rowhouse. It is a light-filled retreat, an effortless place to gather, and the kind of home that makes city living feel both exciting and deeply comfortable. Come for the location, thoughtful design, and remarkable functionality. Stay for the feeling that you have finally found home....
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Home facts
- Year built:1900
- Subdivision & Development:SHAW
- Listing ID #:DCDC2280512
- Added:11 day(s) ago
- Updated:September 08, 2026 at 07:43 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:1
- Living area:1,485 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central A/C
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1900
- Building area:1,485 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.03 Acres
- Architectural Style:Contemporary, Traditional
- Construction Materials:Brick
- Foundation Description:Brick/Mortar
- Levels:2 Stories
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$949,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$639.06
- Tax amount:$5,537 (2026)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Has Laundry
- Smart home:Yes
Parking
- Parking description:Off Street
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