730 BUCHANAN STREET, Washington, DC 20017

$575,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,886  sqft
Built in 1949

Tucked away in a quiet pocket of north Brookland, you will find 730 Buchanan Street NE. This welcoming rowhome, built with midcentury brick charm, has been thoughtfully updated by its owners to maintain the home's original character while creating a serene and cozy living space. Upon entry from the front garden, a welcoming porch leads into a quaint entry vestibule. Original, handsome hardwood floors extend into a spacious living room, perfect for relaxing with friends and family. A separate dining room offers picturesque views of the deep backyard and is located directly off the updated kitchen. Upstairs, the hardwood floors continue, leading to three bedrooms and a full bath featuring a modern vanity and beautiful tile work. A large skylight allows natural light to flood the upstairs hall. The lower level offers a cozy retreat with a charming bar area—perfect for entertaining—plus a dedicated storage/utility space, full-size laundry, and a convenient half bath. Step outside to a garden oasis, perfect for hosting friends, cultivating a vegetable garden, or letting kids and four-legged friends play. The backyard also features two-car parking and enough space to build a garage or potential accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Meticulously maintained, this home features numerous upgrades made by the current owners, including new exterior doors, refreshed bathrooms and kitchen, HVAC replacement, plumbing upgrades, new windows, roof replacement, and more. A full list of improvements is available upon request. This home is ideally positioned for commuting to Catholic University, downtown, Capitol Hill, and Maryland, with the Fort Totten Metro station (Red, Yellow, and Green lines) just a short distance away. Enjoy strolls through the Monroe Street Arts Walk, pick up fresh flowers and produce at the Brookland Farmers Market, and dine at the many spectacular restaurants on 12th St NE and Monroe St NE. Nearby conveniences include the new Aldi, Trader Joe's (opening May 2025), Walmart, the renovated Lamond-Riggs Library, Turkey Thicket Recreation Center and pool, the Capital Area Food Bank, Food and Friends, and the gardens at the Franciscan Monastery—a stunning destination just in time for spring. This is your chance to own a charming, updated home in a peaceful yet well-connected neighborhood—schedule your private tour today!

Features & Amenities

Interior

Basement:
Connecting Stairway,Full,Partially Finished
A/C:
Central A/C
Heating:
Y, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Traditional

Construction

General:
Brick, 3, Other

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
County:
WASHINGTON

Lot

Zoning:
R-2, 3795//0003
Current Use:
0

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
Compass, Kristopher F. Nelson

About Washington, DC

Housing

Number of Units
355,879
Median Home Value
$676,049
Median Rent
$1,533

59.41% of housing units are renter occupied.

10.61% are vacant.

Commute

Car
26.04%
Public Transportation
22.45%
Walk to Work
9.05%
Work from Home
38.64%
Other
0.89%

The median travel time to work is 21 minutes.

People

Population
676,761
Median Age
35.60
Median Household Size
2.29

Education

High School
15.71%
Associate’s Degree
2.77%
Bachelor’s Degree
26.24%
Graduate Degree
36.17%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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