Introducing 1240 Girard Street NW in the Columbia Heights section of NW Washington DC. This circa 1910 4-level 4-bedroom 3.5 bath residence has approximately 3290 sf living space to include a rental unit and two separately deeded parking spaces situated in the geographic center of the nation's capital. A terraced garden greets you with an assortment of wildflowers, ornamental and evergreen foliage. Wrought iron plumbers' pipe hand rails steady your path to the front porch illuminated with an antique inspired porch lantern. The front porch has a 3-foot stone masonry wall that facilitates concealment of packages. The unique façade is quintessentially Victorian featuring roman cut buff brick, a decorative carved stone embellishment above the arched front entrance transom and double vestibule doors. There are 2 decorative panels above the 1st & 2nd level bay windows; a foliage inspired stamped metal crest and a 2-tiered geometric diamond design with a 2-tone frame above the 2nd level bay windows. The 2-story rectangular bay windows have recessed rounded brick corners in the pattern of architectural coins that draw the eye upward to 4 double-hung north elevation windows on the 3rd floor framed by an upper and lower cornice with decorative trim that compliments the brick patterns of the 2-story brick bay window façade. Lastly 2 original copper shields are affixed to the brick finials capped with crown molding on both sides of the mansard roof line. There are three outdoor spaces to relaxation and entertaining: The top tier of the terraced garden in front of the home; a private enclosed patio with horizontal lumber and brick masonry walls; and a roof deck with city views to the east south and west. Solar panels provide reliable electric and SREC's that typically carry the entire electric load for the home. Convenient to restaurants (11th Street, 14th St & U Street corridors), grocery stores (Whole Foods, Harris Teeter, Giant, Safeway & Trader Joes) coffee shops (Starbucks), gyms (YMCA) and entertainment with a 91-walk score 94 bike score makes 1240 Girard St NW a great investment at $1,350,000 List Price.
Sold for $1,225,000 on 09/09/25
$1,225,000
1240 Girard St NW, Washington, DC 20009
4beds
2,979sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1910
1,646 Square Feet Lot
$1,224,900 Zestimate®
$411/sqft
$5,585 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 09, 2025 at 08:39am
Listed by:
Damon Downing 202-680-9516,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington,
Co-Listing Agent: Tricia Elizabeth Downing 202-855-2339,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Bought with:
Tommy Ferris, 0225261705
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Ms. Olivia Merlino, SP98372325
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2206070

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Built-in Features
- Level: Lower
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Lower
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Window Treatments, Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Area, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Open Floorplan, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Doors: Insulated
- Basement: English,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,290
- Total interior livable area: 2,979 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,279
- Finished area below ground: 700
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Assigned, On Street, Off Street, Parking Lot
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Assigned Parking, Assigned Space #: #5 & #6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Exterior features: Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
Lot
- Size: 1,646 sqft
- Features: Rear Yard, Sloped, Urban, Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2859//0853
- Zoning: RF-1
- Zoning description: predominantly developed with row houses on small lots within which no more than two (2) dwelling units are permitted.
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: See Remarks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Unknown
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 150 Amps
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available, Sewer Available, Fiber Optic
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Gate
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Columbia Heights
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 22200
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
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$1,224,900
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