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.
Listed by Kimberly A Cestari
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License #SP98364172
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Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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2022538757
Last updated November 19, 2025
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Source: BrightMLS #DCDC2231610
Listing Facts
TypeSingle-family
NeighborhoodTruxton Circle
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Days on Prevu1
Taxes$2,248/year
Size1,416 sqft
Price per sqft$353
Amenities
Washer/Dryer
Parking
Location
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Listing History
11/18/2025
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
$500,000
Property Details for 56 P Street NW
Exterior
Construction
New Construction: No
Roof: Metal
Year Built: 1900
Architectural Style: Federal
Construction Materials: Brick
Features
Fencing: Fully
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Patio And Porch Features: Porch(es)
Waterfront: No
Measurements
Lot Size Acres: 0.05
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Square Feet: 2,152
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Financial
Taxes
Tax Annual Amount: $2,248.00
Tax Year: 2025
Interior
Features
Appliances: Dryer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer
Fireplace: No
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Measurements
Living Area: 1,416
Living Area Source: Assessor
Rooms
Has Basement: No
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedrooms Total: 4
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Other
Features
Accessibility Features: Other
General
Senior Community: No
Location
Subdivision Name: OLD CITY
Tax Lot: 70
Parking
Parking
Garage: No
Schools
High School
High School: DUNBAR SENIOR
Middle or Junior School
Middle Or Junior School: LANGLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Utilities
Equipment
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Hot Water
Has Heating: Yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
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