4712 Piney Branch Road Northwest
Description
Sunlight pours through oversized windows, illuminating the spacious living room with its wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room, and versatile den—ideal for a home office, playroom, or additional living space. The kitchen features modern finishes and...Welcome to 4712 Piney Branch Road NW, a charming detached Colonial nestled in the heart of sought-after 16th Street Heights. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of classic character and modern convenience.
Sunlight pours through oversized windows, illuminating the spacious living room with its wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room, and versatile den—ideal for a home office, playroom, or additional living space. The kitchen features modern finishes and ample storage, making everyday living and entertaining effortless.
Upstairs, the generous primary suite includes an en-suite bath, large closets, and recessed lighting, while two additional bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations for family or guests. The finished walk-out lower level offers flexible living space, a half bath, laundry area, and direct access to the backyard.
Step outside to enjoy a private outdoor retreat complete with a patio, garden space, and deck—perfect for relaxing, dining al fresco, or hosting gatherings. Additional highlights include hardwood floors throughout, off-street parking, and a quiet residential setting just moments from Rock Creek Park, neighborhood shops and restaurants, commuter routes, and downtown Washington, DC.
A rare opportunity to lease a detached home with timeless appeal in one of Northwest DC's most desirable neighborhoods.
For all applicants:
Owner is kindly requesting no pets.
Owner is making plans to replace all the windows in the house which should take a day to complete
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Property Information for 4712 Piney Branch Road Northwest
- Property Type: Rental
- MLS Type: Residential Lease / Other
- Year Built: 1942
- Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 4,034 SF
- County: District of Columbia
- Tax ID Number: 2707//0034
- Ownership: Other
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Colonial
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Waterfront: No
- Garage: No
- Subdivision: 16TH STREET HEIGHTS
- Subdivision: 16TH STREET HEIGHTS (WASHINGTON DC)
- Legal Subdivision: 16th Street Heights
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,560.00
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 728.00
- Total Below Grade SQFT: 728.00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
- New Construction: No
- Building/Complex: 4712 Piney Branch Rd Nw
- Stories: 2
- Pet Policy Details: No Pets
- Year Built: 1942
- Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 4,034 SF
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- County: WASHINGTON
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Zoning: R-1-B
- Date Available: 09-10-2026
- Months Rent Upfront: 1
- Security Deposit: $3,950
- Minimum Lease in Months: 12
- Maximum Lease in Months: 36
- Pets Allowed: No
- LeaseLink URL: https://apply.link/gLrPuu8
- Rent Spree Online Application: Yes
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,560.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,560.00
- Total SQFT: 2,288.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Basement Type: Full, Walkout Stairs
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Room and Floor: 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
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 0
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Parcel ID: 16040188
- Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Accessibility Features: Other
- Pool: No Pool
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
Property History for 4712 Piney Branch Road Northwest
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2282666 | $3,950 | — |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2266422 | $3,950 | — |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2266422 | $3,950 | — |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2204516 | $4,000 | — |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2204516 | $4,000 | — |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2204516 | $4,000 | — |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2204516 | $4,300 | — |
| May 21, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2204516 | $4,300 | — |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2139166 | $4,100 | — |
| May 2, 2024 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2139166 | $4,300 | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2124150 | $4,300 | — |
| Apr 28, 2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2139166 | $4,300 | — |
| Apr 21, 2024 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2124150 | $4,300 | — |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2124150 | $4,300 | — |
| Dec 30, 2023 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2064994 | $4,300 | — |
| Oct 28, 2023 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2064994 | $4,300 | — |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2064994 | $4,300 | — |
| Jul 16, 2023 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2064994 | $4,300 | — |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2064994 | $3,750 | — |
| Dec 31, 2022 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2064994 | $3,790 | — |
| Nov 9, 2022 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2064994 | $3,790 | — |
| Sep 19, 2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2064994 | $3,975 | — |
| Jun 30, 2021 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC519988 | $3,900 | — |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC519988 | $3,900 | — |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Lease Out BRIGHT #DCDC519988 | — | |
| May 4, 2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC519988 | $3,900 | — |
| Oct 30, 2009 | Closed BRIGHT #1005474676 | $2,300 | — |
| Oct 30, 2009 | Lease Out BRIGHT #1005474676 | — | |
| Aug 19, 2009 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008730802 | $2,600 | — |
| Aug 19, 2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005474676 | $2,500 | — |
| Jan 16, 2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008730802 | $3,050 | — |
| Aug 31, 2002 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC186370 | $2,400 | — |
| May 22, 2002 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC186370 | $2,400 | — |
| Jun 24, 2000 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC241442 | $1,800 | — |
| May 9, 2000 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC241442 | $1,800 | — |
| Feb 5, 2000 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC277480 | $1,800 | — |
| Dec 5, 1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC277480 | $1,800 | — |
| Sep 7, 1996 | Expired BRIGHT #1006239510 | $1,300 | — |
| Jun 8, 1996 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006239510 | $1,300 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2282666 | $3,950 |
| 08/31/2026 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2266422 | $3,950 |
| 06/04/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2266422 | $3,950 |
| 11/30/2025 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2204516 | $4,000 |
| 11/12/2025 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2204516 | $4,000 |
| 11/01/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2204516 | $4,000 |
| 06/10/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2204516 | $4,300 |
| 05/21/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2204516 | $4,300 |
| 12/31/2024 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2139166 | $4,100 |
| 05/02/2024 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2139166 | $4,300 |
| 04/30/2024 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2124150 | $4,300 |
| 04/28/2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2139166 | $4,300 |
| 04/21/2024 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2124150 | $4,300 |
| 01/10/2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2124150 | $4,300 |
| 12/30/2023 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2064994 | $4,300 |
| 10/28/2023 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2064994 | $4,300 |
| 08/30/2023 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2064994 | $4,300 |
| 07/16/2023 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2064994 | $4,300 |
| 02/28/2023 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2064994 | $3,750 |
| 12/31/2022 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2064994 | $3,790 |
| 11/09/2022 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2064994 | $3,790 |
| 09/19/2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2064994 | $3,975 |
| 06/30/2021 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC519988 | $3,900 |
| 06/24/2021 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC519988 | $3,900 |
| 06/24/2021 | Lease Out BRIGHT #DCDC519988 | — |
| 05/04/2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC519988 | $3,900 |
| 10/30/2009 | Closed BRIGHT #1005474676 | $2,300 |
| 10/30/2009 | Lease Out BRIGHT #1005474676 | — |
| 08/19/2009 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008730802 | $2,600 |
| 08/19/2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005474676 | $2,500 |
| 01/16/2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008730802 | $3,050 |
| 08/31/2002 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC186370 | $2,400 |
| 05/22/2002 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC186370 | $2,400 |
| 06/24/2000 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC241442 | $1,800 |
| 05/09/2000 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC241442 | $1,800 |
| 02/05/2000 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC277480 | $1,800 |
| 12/05/1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC277480 | $1,800 |
| 09/07/1996 | Expired BRIGHT #1006239510 | $1,300 |
| 06/08/1996 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006239510 | $1,300 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 4712 Piney Branch Road Northwest
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
John Lewis Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
MacFarland Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland Public9 to 12 | ||
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School PublicPK to 5 |
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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