1518 8th St NW
Closed 5/22/26
Closed 5/22/26
Description
Situated on one of Shaw's most beautiful blocks, this meticulously curated 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath rowhouse offers approximately 2,550 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space across three levels, plus a basement ideal for storage. With 10-foot ceilings, rich ebony-stained hardwood floors, elegant wainscoting and wall moldings, and exposed brick, the home strikes a rare balance between classic DC architecture and bold, contemporary design.
The open concept main level flows seamlessly from a generous...Situated on one of Shaw's most beautiful blocks, this meticulously curated 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath rowhouse offers approximately 2,550 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space across three levels, plus a basement ideal for storage. With 10-foot ceilings, rich ebony-stained hardwood floors, elegant wainscoting and wall moldings, and exposed brick, the home strikes a rare balance between classic DC architecture and bold, contemporary design.
The open concept main level flows seamlessly from a generous living room — anchored by a linear gas fireplace and bay window — through a formal dining area and into the kitchen, finished with Carrara marble backsplash, quartzite countertops, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, and instant hot water and filtration at the sink. A separate family room/den and powder room complete the first floor.
The entire third floor is devoted to the primary suite — a rare and coveted feature in DC rowhouse living. The spacious bedroom features a linear gas fireplace, bay window, and floor-to-ceiling drapery, while the spa-like Carrara marble bathroom offers Grohe fixtures, double vessel sinks, and a frameless glass walk-in shower with dual shower heads, wand, and bench. Two custom walk-in closets complete the suite.
The second floor offers two spacious bedrooms — one with an en suite bathroom and walk-in shower, the other served by a full hallway bathroom with bathtub/shower combo — plus a flex bedroom/home office. Outside, a fenced-in front garden with seating and a private rear patio — featuring a commissioned mural by DC-based artist Anieken Udofia — offer exceptional outdoor living. Covered parking with a translucent roof and roll-up garage door completes the package.
The home is ideally situated in the heart of Shaw, steps from some of DC's best restaurants, bars, and coffee shops — including award-winning spots in nearby Blagden Alley and the James Beard Award-winning Oyster Oyster just half a block away. A full-service grocery store is a 2-minute walk, and two Metro stations are a 5-10 minute walk away, with easy access to Logan Circle, U Street, and downtown DC.
The open concept main level flows seamlessly from a generous...Situated on one of Shaw's most beautiful blocks, this meticulously curated 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath rowhouse offers approximately 2,550 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space across three levels, plus a basement ideal for storage. With 10-foot ceilings, rich ebony-stained hardwood floors, elegant wainscoting and wall moldings, and exposed brick, the home strikes a rare balance between classic DC architecture and bold, contemporary design.
The open concept main level flows seamlessly from a generous living room — anchored by a linear gas fireplace and bay window — through a formal dining area and into the kitchen, finished with Carrara marble backsplash, quartzite countertops, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, and instant hot water and filtration at the sink. A separate family room/den and powder room complete the first floor.
The entire third floor is devoted to the primary suite — a rare and coveted feature in DC rowhouse living. The spacious bedroom features a linear gas fireplace, bay window, and floor-to-ceiling drapery, while the spa-like Carrara marble bathroom offers Grohe fixtures, double vessel sinks, and a frameless glass walk-in shower with dual shower heads, wand, and bench. Two custom walk-in closets complete the suite.
The second floor offers two spacious bedrooms — one with an en suite bathroom and walk-in shower, the other served by a full hallway bathroom with bathtub/shower combo — plus a flex bedroom/home office. Outside, a fenced-in front garden with seating and a private rear patio — featuring a commissioned mural by DC-based artist Anieken Udofia — offer exceptional outdoor living. Covered parking with a translucent roof and roll-up garage door completes the package.
The home is ideally situated in the heart of Shaw, steps from some of DC's best restaurants, bars, and coffee shops — including award-winning spots in nearby Blagden Alley and the James Beard Award-winning Oyster Oyster just half a block away. A full-service grocery store is a 2-minute walk, and two Metro stations are a 5-10 minute walk away, with easy access to Logan Circle, U Street, and downtown DC.
Listing Agents
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P: (202)-360-0950
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P: (202)-413-2469
Property Details for 1518 8th Street Northwest
Tax ID Number
0397//0829
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeInterior Row/Townhouse
StyleVictorian
Levels/Stories3
WaterfrontNo
LISTING UPDATED: 05/26/2026 02:21 PM
Property Details for 1518 8th Street Northwest
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC2256190 |
| Days on Market | 20 |
| Taxes | $12,133 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 AC / 1,474 SF |
| County | District of Columbia |
Location
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Building Information for 1518 8th Street Northwest
Stories3Residences-Year Built1900Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,474 SF
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$9,482 per month
30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest
Principal and Interest
$8,471
Property Taxes
$1,011
HOA Dues
$0
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1Property Information for 1518 8th Street Northwest
Location
Location
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: WASHINGTON
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,508,970
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $867,940
- City Town Tax: $12,133
- Land Assessed Value: $641,030
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Historic: Yes
- Zoning: RES
- Tax Lot: 829
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Lower Level 2
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Den, Other, Storage Room
- Stories: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 10 X 11
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
- Room Type: Other
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 14 X 14
- Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 3
- Room Type: Den
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 11 X 13
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 4
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 5
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 10 X 10
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 6
- Room Type: Storage Room
- Room Level: Unspecified
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 27.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 27 X 14
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Gas
Room 8
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 30.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 30 X 14
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Gas
Building Info
Green Info
- Green Water Conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Building Info
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2012
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,778.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,778.00
- Total SQFT: 2,778.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Connecting Stairway, Other, Improved
- Foundation Details: Other
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Soil Types: Unknown
- Parcel ID: 15978473
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Features: Built In, Garage - Rear Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Gourmet, Breakfast Area, Combination Dining/Living, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Open
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Icemaker, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading, Water Dispenser
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
- Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
- Utilities: Cable TV Available
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Floor Furnace, Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tankless
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
Property History for 1518 8th Street Northwest
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2256190 | $1,699,999 | — |
| May 5, 2026 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2256190 | — | |
| May 5, 2026 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2256190 | — | |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2256190 | $1,699,999 | — |
| Nov 19, 2012 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #343940801 | $890,000 | +85.6% / yr |
| Nov 19, 2012 | Closed BRIGHT #1004049002 | $890,000 | — |
| Aug 16, 2012 | Pending BRIGHT #1004049002 | — | |
| Jun 23, 2012 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004049002 | $929,000 | — |
| Nov 14, 2011 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #319899111 | $475,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2026 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2256190 | $1,699,999 |
| 05/05/2026 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2256190 | — |
| 05/05/2026 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2256190 | — |
| 04/16/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2256190 | $1,699,999 |
| 11/19/2012 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #343940801 | $890,000 +85.6% / yr |
| 11/19/2012 | Closed BRIGHT #1004049002 | $890,000 |
| 08/16/2012 | Pending BRIGHT #1004049002 | — |
| 06/23/2012 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004049002 | $929,000 |
| 11/14/2011 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #319899111 | $475,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1518 8th Street Northwest
Taxable ValueLand$637,830Additions$879,460Total$1,517,290
Tax Record2025$12,133 ($1,011 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,550 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,550 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,474 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1900Year Renovated2012ZoningRF-1CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN0397 0829Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 1518 8th Street Northwest
This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Seaton Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Cardozo Education Campus Public6 to 12 | ||
Benjamin Banneker High School Public9 to 12 | ||
McKinley Technology High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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