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Property Description
HUGE PRICE DROP! This iconic bayfront Victorian is more than just a home, it's a cornerstone of Washington, DC's rich cultural past. Once the residence of Caresse Crosby, famed inventor of the modern brassiere and influential literary publisher. Crosby helped launch the careers of literary giants such as Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, and D.H. Lawrence. During her time here, Crosby also opened The Connoisseur's Corner, showcasing works by avant-garde artists like Constantin Brâncuși, Max Ernst, and Pietro Lazzari, transforming the property into a vibrant creative hub. Even earlier, from the 1920s through the 1940s, the home housed the Lovette School of Music, founded by Eva Whitford Lovette, adding another layer to its storied artistic legacy. Now, it's your turn to write the next chapter. This charming three-bedroom, two-bath Victorian offers soaring ceilings, original heart-pine floors, exposed brick walls, and a cozy rear courtyard, all waiting for your personal touch. Whether you're a preservation enthusiast, artist, or visionary homeowner, the potential here is extraordinary. Perfectly positioned just half a block from the Dupont Circle Metro, and mere steps from the city's best shopping, dining, and cultural landmarks, including The Phillips Collection, this home offers the ideal blend of historic charm and urban convenience. Bring your architect, your imagination, and your passion for history to make 2008 Q Street NW your own.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2008 Q St NW
General
- Sold For: $800,000
- Taxes: $8,181 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2215490
- Added to Site: 156 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bathroom 2, Full Bath
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Primary Bedroom - Bay Front, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Mantel(s), Wood, Brick, Mantel(s), Wood
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Front Loading, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood, Solid Hardwood, Carpet, Laminated
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2 - Flooring - HardWood, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3 - Flooring - Carpet, Main
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Flooring - Laminated, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Lower 1
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Lower 1
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Laundry: Basement, Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Hookup, Lower Floor, Washer In Unit
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Main Entrance Lock
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Parking Features: Free, Public
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- County: Washington
- Development Name: Old City #2
- Subdivision: Old City #2
- Cross Streets: 20th and Q Street NW
- Driving Directions: Q Street is one way - heading down 21st Street NW, turn left onto Q Street NW. 2008 Q Street NW is on the right.
- Direction Faces: North
- Location Details: Urban
- Historic District: Yes
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
- Elementary School: School Without Walls At Francis - Stevens
- Middle School: Francis - Stevens
- High School: Wilson Senior
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional, Victorian
- Architectural Style: Traditional, Victorian
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Builder: Graham, G. F.
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Partial, Front Entrance, Full, Improved, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Space For Rooms, Walkout Stairs, Windows, Fully Finished
- Foundation: Permanent
- Walls/Ceilings: Brick, Dry Wall
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Transom
- Doors: Six Panel
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,824
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,780 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1926
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Good
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Property View: Street
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 672
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 42' x 42' x 16' x 16'
- Frontage Feet: 16
- Street/Road Desc.: Black Top, Paved
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Premium, Road Frontage, Rear Yard
- Zoning: MU-1/DC
- Lot Description: Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Premium, Road Frontage, Rear Yard
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $634.84
- Assessment Year: 2024
- City/TownTax: $8,181
- City/TownTax Freq: Semi-Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $1,059,800
- Tax Amount: $8,181
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1780
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 800
Listed by RLAH @properties, Joseph Himali and RLAH @properties, Brielle Powers
Sold by Compass, Noel P Sesay and Compass, Sina Mollaan
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Schools
Schools serving 2008 Q St NW
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
School Without Walls @ Francis-Stevens 800 Euclid Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 | K-8 | 1.4 mi |
Cardozo Education Campus 1200 Clifton Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2008 Q St NW
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/24/2025
Sold
$800,000
0.01%
MLS
9/18/2025
Price Reduced
$799,900
-11.12%
MLS
8/14/2025
Listed
$900,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
2008 Q Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 (MLS# DCDC2215490) is a Single Family property that was sold at $800,000 on October 24, 2025. Want to learn more about 2008 Q Street NW? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Washington? You can browse all Washington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

