749 KENYON ST NW Washington, DC 20010
2 Beds
3 Baths
1,052 SqFt
Open House
Sun Oct 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,052 sqft
Price per Sqft $688
Subdivision Columbia Heights
MLS Listing ID DCDC2284240
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,052
Year Built 1916
Annual Tax Amount $5,696
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 1,781 Sqft
Acres 0.04
Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
offer. Flexible closing/possession; furnishings negotiable. **THE KENYON STREET
COLONIAL** - Built in 1916, 749 Kenyon Street NW in Columbia Heights, on the Park View
border, is a tasteful, cozy, cared-for colonial with rare DC outdoor space and a private
garaged carport. 1,052 sq. ft. inside, 1,781-sq.-ft. lot, 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, including a
ground-level half bath for entertaining. New custom oak and glass door and light filled
transom. Fresh paint inside and out. *Fee-simple; no HOA or condo fees. Renovated in 2020
with major updates in 2025-26; move-in ready inside and out with historic personality rather
than cookie-cutter condo finishes. Kenyon NW blocks 700-1200, west of Georgia Avenue,
north of Irving and south of Lamont, are especially quaint, with mature trees, historic
single-family homes and many longtime owner-occupants. Close to DC's best bars,
restaurants and independent businesses along 11th Street and lower Georgia Avenue,
groceries, a protected bike lane and BOTH Columbia Heights and Georgia Avenue-Petworth
Metro stations. A mature tree canopy shades the freshly painted white-and-black facade
and front porch. An oak-and-glass door beneath its original transom opens to warm
hardwood floors and freshly painted rooms. The early-20th-century front parlor flows from
conversation to dining, cooking and the garden. All-new lighting inside and out, much of it
dimmable, sets the mood. **THE FARMHOUSE KITCHEN** - Made for real cooking and easy
company, with butcher-block counters, farmhouse sink, gooseneck faucet, stainless
appliances, open cabinetry, tile, wainscoting, millwork and farmhouse lighting. Copper
cookware hangs along the original wood-and-tile wall. A butcher-block prep/seating area
adds storage and gathering space; **the adjoining pocket bar extends the kitchen into
indoor-outdoor entertaining**, with ample wine and bourbon space. The formerly exposed
water heater is now enclosed, reclaiming kitchen space. **INDOOR-OUTDOOR LIVING** -
New outward-opening French doors nearly double first-floor natural light and connect the
kitchen to the garden. **The expansive outdoor living and cooking area was expertly
concreted, graded to the street and tiled in Victorian-style patterns.** Distinct areas for
outdoor cooking, grilling, pizza oven, dining and seating open to **NEW gardens, roses,
planted beds and a bocce court** under leafy trees. These private outdoor rooms offer
dreamy garden views for morning coffee, dinners and long evenings with family, friends
and neighbors, whether cooking inside or out. **UPSTAIRS** - Two bedrooms and
**renovated bathrooms: a primary en-suite with walk-in shower and a second full bath.** **A
beautiful built-in library/study** is a perfect office or quiet retreat. The graphite LG smart
stacked washer and dryer were moved upstairs from the kitchen, returning useful space to
the main floor. Storage completes the layout. **MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS** - New Lennox
furnace and central A/C with applicable parts/labor warranty and service agreement
(transfer subject to provider terms). Fresh interior/exterior paint, new lighting, new gardens,
renovated baths and **a new commercial-grade roll-up garage gate securing the private rear
carport.** The owners also helped transform the rear alley into a clean, cared-for oasis, an
uncommon pleasure in DC. **LAND AND POSSIBILITIES** - **The generous lot relative to
the home's footprint** allows gardens, outdoor cooking, entertaining and parking.
Countless homes on the block show how owners have built up and out. Buyers may
explore options with their own due diligence, subject to zoning, structural review, permits
and approvals. Historic in form, thoughtfully updated and distinctly personal: the transom,
parlor, working kitchen, pocket bar, library, French doors and garden unfold in sequence.
Schedule a private showing to experience the full progre
Location
State DC
County Washington
Zoning RF-1
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
Interior
Interior Features Air Filter System, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Galley, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops
Hot Water 60+ Gallon Tank, Natural Gas
Heating Central, Energy Star Heating System, Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Energy Star Cooling System, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Wood
Inclusions Stackables, AC, Furnace. Everything else negotiable. All items inside and out can convey subject to price/negotiation
Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Dual Flush Toilets, Energy Efficient Appliances, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Freezer, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
Furnishings Partially
Fireplace N
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Dual Flush Toilets, Energy Efficient Appliances, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Freezer, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
Heat Source Electric, Natural Gas
Laundry Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Upper Floor, Has Laundry
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.0
Carport Spaces 1
Fence Privacy, Picket, Rear, Wood
Utilities Available Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Water Access N
View City, Garden/Lawn, Street
Roof Type Asphalt
Street Surface Paved
Accessibility 32\"+ wide Doors
Road Frontage City/County
Total Parking Spaces 1
Garage N
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Flag, Landscaping, Premium, Private, Secluded, Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting, Year Round Access
Story 2
Foundation Slab
Above Ground Finished SqFt 1052
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Tubman
Middle Schools Columbia Heights Education Campus
High Schools Columbia Heights Education Campus
School District District Of Columbia Public Schools
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 2892//0088
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 1052
Acceptable Financing Conventional, Cash
Listing Terms Conventional, Cash
Financing Conventional,Cash
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions
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