837 Decatur St NW
Description
The upper level serves as a quiet sanctuary, featuring a spacious primary suite with a stylish ensuite bathroom. Two additional bright bedrooms and a second full bath complete the top floor, along with a conveniently located, brand-new laundry suite. The fully finished walk-out basement offers a versatile second living area, a fourth bedroom, and a full bathroom, providing the perfect footprint for a guest suite, home office, or media room. Thoughtful details abound, from the contemporary lighting and light oak hardwoods to the bold, boutique-inspired tile work and the convenience of a main-floor powder room.
Location and convenience are paramount at this Petworth address. Residents enjoy secure off-street parking and easy access to the neighborhood’s best amenities, including the lush greenery of Sherman Circle Park and the Georgia Ave-Petworth Metro. You are just blocks away from local favorites like Timber Pizza Co., Menya Hosaki, and Buna Coffeehouse, with Safeway and Yes! Organic Market nearby for all your grocery needs. This is a rare opportunity to lease a brand-new, designer-finished home in Petworth!
Listing Agent
![Phoenix Wright]()
phoenix@compass.comP: (202)-997-2467
Property Details for 837 Decatur Street Northwest
Property Details for 837 Decatur Street Northwest
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC2250316 |
| Days on Market | 8 |
| Rental Incentives | - |
| Costs & Fees | - |
| Available Date | 03/12/2026 |
| Lease Term | - |
| Furnished | - |
| Compass Type | Rental |
| MLS Type | Residential Lease / Other |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 AC / 1,620 SF |
| County | District of Columbia |
Location
Building Information for 837 Decatur Street Northwest
Property Information for 837 Decatur Street Northwest
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- 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-3
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- Date Available: 03-12-2026
- Security Deposit: $5,500
- Minimum Lease in Months: 12
- Maximum Lease in Months: 36
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: Case by Case Basis
- Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet
- LeaseLink URL: https://apply.link/G2jdZ-8
- Rent Spree Online Application: Yes
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # 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
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2025
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,232.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,488.00
- Total SQFT: 2,232.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Basement Type: Fully Finished
- Foundation Details: Permanent
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 16049434
- Type Of Parking: Driveway
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 1
- Fireplace: No
- Accessibility Features: None
- Pool: No Pool
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- 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 837 Decatur Street Northwest
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2250316 | $5,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2250316 | $5,500 |
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Schools near 837 Decatur Street 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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