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Property Description
Welcome to 56 P Street NW - a classic 1900 rowhome perfectly positioned on a picturesque, tree lined street where Truxton Circle meets Shaw and Bloomingdale. Lovingly maintained and renovated in the 1970s, this home is full of character and ready for your personal touches. Step inside to find a traditional floor plan with a welcoming living room, separate dining room (optional main floor bedroom), kitchen, and convenient main-level powder room. Upstairs features three well-proportioned bedrooms and one full bath. The fenced rear yard offers a private retreat with a cabana and coveted off-street parking for two cars. With an unbeatable 94 Walk Score, this location delivers the very best of downtown living with a true neighborhood feel. Stroll to local favorites including Big Bear Café, The Red Hen, and Republic Cantina, or pick up food staples at nearby Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, or Harris Teeter. In minutes, reach the vibrant restaurants and nightlife of the U Street Corridor, the shops and greenspaces of Union Market, or the cultural heartbeat of Howard University. Commuting is effortless with two Metro stations, NoMa-Gallaudet and Shaw-Howard, plus quick access to North Capitol St, Rhode Island Ave, and New York Ave. Excellent Transit and Bike Scores make car-free living both practical and enjoyable. Outdoor options abound with Bundy Dog Park, local playgrounds, and the Metropolitan Branch Trail just blocks away.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 56 P St NW
General
- Sold For: $535,000
- Taxes: $2,248 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2231610
- Added to Site: 60 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Appliances: Dryer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Has Laundry
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Off Street, On Street
Location
- County: WASHINGTON
- Subdivision: OLD CITY
- Cross Streets: Between First St NW and N Capitol St NW
- Driving Directions: From Georgia Ave NW and Florida Ave NW, Lt on Florida Ave NW, Rt on First St NW, Lt on P St NW to #56
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
- Middle School: Langley Elementary School
- High School: Dunbar Senior
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Federal
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Metal
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,416
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,416 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,416 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,152
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R
- Fencing (Description): Fully
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $353.11
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax: $2,248
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $762,560
- Tax Amount: $2,248
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1416
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 70
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Kimberly A Cestari
Sold by Serhant, Omar A Vidal and Serhant, Barak Sky
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Schools
Schools serving 56 P St NW
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Walker-Jones Education Campus 1125 New Jersey Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 | K-8 | 0.4 mi |
Dunbar High School 101 N Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 | 9-12 | 0.2 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 56 P St NW
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/22/2025
Sold
$535,000
7%
MLS
11/18/2025
Listed
$500,000
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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.
56 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 (MLS# DCDC2231610) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $535,000 on December 22, 2025. Want to learn more about 56 P Street NW? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Washington? You can browse all Washington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

