Semi-detached Shaw rowhouse near Metro station asks $694K

This two-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom semi-detached rowhouse in Shaw features more than 1,100 square feet of space and gets lots of sunlight. The home is around the block from the Shaw–Howard University Metro station—served by the Green and Yellow lines—and is listing for $694,000. There are hardwood floors and exposed brick throughout, plus a wood fireplace.

The kitchen has multiple cabinets, granite counters, and a washer/dryer. It connects to an addition that can be used as an office, which in turn walks out to a private patio in the fenced backyard. The yard is shaded by a tall tree and contains a garden area. Upstairs, the master bedroom includes a skylight, a large closet, and access to a private deck. The home is located near restaurants, bars, and stores on 7th Street NW, Florida Avenue NW, and U Street NW.

It sits on a roughly 1,300-square-foot lot and last sold for $269,000 in 2003. Chelsea Traylor with Redfin represents the seller. An open house is set for September 7, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.