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#DCDC2193686, Daniel Martin, Listing office: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
$999,500 List price
539 Shepherd St NW Washington, DC 20011
$10,000
Closing credit¹
3 beds
3 full, 1 partial
1,984 sqft
0.06 acres
$504 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 539 Shepherd St NW
Timeless Charm Meets Modern Comfort. Thoughtfully renovated in 2013, this home maintains historic features including the original mantel, mirror, and elegant staircase wainscoting. South-facing windows flood this home with natural light while the open concept main level offers the perfect layout for entertaining—providing the comfort for a substantial dining area between a large gourmet kitchen with kitchen island, and a spacious living room. An extra deep lot offers a large, private backyard with a built-in fire pit that further adds to incredible indoor/outdoor entertaining. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes an impressive en-suite bath with dual-vanity and a sleek, glassed-in frameless multi-head shower. You are also met with an additional large bedroom and full guest bath, as well as a custom built walk-in closet converted from a fourth bedroom. Depending on your needs, this could easily be converted back into a fourth bedroom/home office. The walkout lower level features a versatile family room, and offers a third bedroom and full bath—an ideal setting for guests. All with close proximity to Petworth Metro, Upshur Street’s restaurants and grocery stores, including Timber Pizza, Safeway, and YES! Organic Market, and nearby green spaces like Grant Circle and the Petworth Rec Center. An oversized detached 1.5-car garage (23' x 15', 6'10" clearance) offers the added bonus of a large car and plenty of extra storage space.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,984 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.06 Acres
Year built1914
ParkingGarage - Rear Entry,Garage Door Opener,Oversized, Detached Garage
MLS #DCDC2202610
Garage1 space
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Interior: Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Wood Floors
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Parking: Garage - Rear Entry,Garage Door Opener,Oversized, Detached Garage
- Architectural Style: Federal
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $999,500
- Price/SqFt: $503
- Annual Tax Amount: $7,941
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Back Yard, Landscaped
- Directions: Property is located between 5th St NW and 7th St NW / New Hampshire Ave NW cross street.
- Year Built: 1914
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 1,984 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.06 Acres
- MLS Number: DCDC2202610
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: TTR Sotheby's International Realty
- Office Phone: (301) 967-3344
- Office Email: chevychase@ttrsir.com
- Listing Agent: Michael Musarra
- Agent Phone: (202) 709-2550
- Agent Email: michael.musarra@sothebysrealty.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2020 | Home Sold | $998,800 |
| Feb 25, 2013 | Home Sold | $654,000 |
| Jun 29, 2012 | Home Sold | $334,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,005,830 | $7,941 |
| 2022 | $949,120 | $7,398 |
| 2021 | $914,320 | $7,122 |
| 2020 | $894,820 | $6,962 |
| 2019 | $875,210 | $6,647 |
| 2018 | $849,290 | $6,054 |
| 2017 | $753,800 | $5,511 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
E.L. Haynes Public Charter School - Elementary School
Public Charter PK-4
0.4 mi
•4501 Kansas Ave NW
7
Bruce Monroe Elementary School @ Park View
Public District EE-5
0.4 mi
•3560 Warder St NW
5
Raymond Education Campus
Public District EE-5
0.4 mi
•915 Spring Rd NW
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $82,923. Residents of Washington, DC typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
9%
<35k
54%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
12%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
62%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
31%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis- Tennis
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Crate & Barrel
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
The Cheesecake Factory
Starbucks
Jack In The Box
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
BMW
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative
Jazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 539 Shepherd St NW
The listing price of 539 Shepherd St NW property is $999,500.
The property 539 Shepherd St NW is a townhouse located in Washington, undefined, 20011.
Active Listing: 539 Shepherd St NW is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 539 Shepherd St NW are: E.L. Haynes Public Charter School - Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Bruce Monroe Elementary School @ Park View (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Raymond Education Campus (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Center City Public Charter School - Petworth (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), E.L. Haynes Public Charter School - Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Macfarland Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), E.L. Haynes Public Charter School - High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Roosevelt Stay High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $7,941 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on November 23, 2020 for $998,800 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 539 Shepherd St NW has 3 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 539 Shepherd St NW is 1,984 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 539 Shepherd St NW is 1914.
This home is located at 539 Shepherd St NW in Washington, DC and zip code 20011 in the Brightwood Park / Crestwood / Petworth / 16th Street Heights neighborhood. This 1,984 square foot home, which was built in 1914, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $999,500.
The inventory of homes for sale in Washington, DC between April and May 2025 increased by 52.7%. Listings spent 78 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $634,869 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.