




640 Columbia Rd N, Washington, DC, 20001
About This Home
Price reduced! Opportunity Knocks – Iconic Columbia Heights Carriage House! Discover the most distinctive property in Columbia Heights — a one-of-a-kind, single-level townhouse offering a rare blend of urban charm and modern potential. Formerly a storefront, this unique space was fully renovated in 2014 and transformed into a stunning open concept residential home. Boasting a large storefront picture window, sidewalk frontage, and soaring 14-foot ceilings, this property delivers that vibrant café-style energy right at home. Flooded with natural light from both front and rear entrances, the open-concept floor plan features marble flooring, a sleek breakfast bar, and true SoHo loft vibes in the heart of Washington, DC. Zoning RF-1 flexibility opens exciting possibilities: Owner Occupy Add up to two additional levels Convert back to a storefront (zoning change required) Maximize buildable square footage via air rights Ideal for the visionary buyer or investor seeking something bold, stylish, and packed with potential. Location Perks: Perfectly positioned just steps from the Reservoir District at McMillan, a transformative new development featuring retail, dining, university, and hospital anchors. Metro accessible and centrally located with quick access to downtown DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, this is an unbeatable opportunity in a high-growth corridor. Live. Create. Invest. This carriage house is your canvas.
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Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Excellent
- Year built: 1913
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle,Flat
- Construction materials: Stone
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2016
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Carriage House,Traditional,Straight Thru
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Water Heater
- Laundry features: Dryer In Unit,Washer In Unit,Has Laundry
Basement
- Area: 0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 624
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Electric
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 624
- Total interior livable area: 624 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Hallway(s)
Details
- Parcel number: 3053//0046
- Zoning: RF-1
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 669 sqft
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
