A Rare $7M Double Townhome Hits the Market in DC
The word “compound” is very rarely associated with townhouses in bustling city neighborhoods, but a $7 million property in Washington DC’s Dupont Circle might just be the exception.
Offered together, the connected luxury residences at 1617 and 1619 19th Street NW are an incredibly rare opportunity to own some serious square footage in one of the capital’s most vibrant areas.
The property is anchored by 1619—a four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom residence that spans four impeccably-renovated levels. Next door, 1617 serves as a complementary rowhome with three fully-leased residences—a spacious one bedroom with a private patio, and two additional two-bedroom, two-bathroom units.
Spanning 6,600 square feet and boasting nine bedrooms and 9.5 half-bathrooms between them, the pair of buildings has “all kinds of unique use cases,” according to listing agent Barak Sky with Serhant.
Sky explains that there are plenty of impressive features that could make this the perfect situation for a “needle in a haystack buyer who can’t find exactly what they need.”
Perhaps a notable public figure would like to reside in the four-level residence, and dedicate one of the smaller units in the secondary building to a round-the-clock security team. A family could take advantage of the opportunity to create a multigenerational home.
Maybe it’s just right for a buyer who wants to live in a gorgeous home and generate rental income. The three units currently pull in $136,200 annually, according to the listing.
“It’s definitely special,” says Sky. “We thought this was a unique opportunity to present this compound as one offering.”
Aside from the fact that the sheer volume of space is ripe with possibility, there’s another feature of the property that brings endless potential.
“The detached garage is completely like a fortress,” Sky adds.
A steel two-car garage is structurally engineered for future expansion, and could be used to add a private, elevated pool deck or even an additional accessory residence. Given the historic nature of the property, which was built in 1910, the chance to add to the building’s legacy is certainly exciting.
Should the buyer choose to leave everything as-is, they’re still in for a treat.
The primary residence has been painstakingly renovated, and features an “uncompromising commitment to craftsmanship,” according to the listing, which touts the dwelling’s “soaring ceilings and extensive custom millwork.”
A private elevator services each floor, connecting the sprawling formal spaces, gourmet kitchen, and inviting family room to the private retreats upstairs.
An entire level is dedicated to the primary suite, which includes a private terrace, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-inspired marble bathroom equipped with heated floors, a steam shower, and a sauna.
Of the additional bedrooms, two are ensuites.
The lower level hosts a recreation lounge, a temperature-controlled wine cellar, a guest suite, and space for what could become an efficiency kitchen.
The outdoor space is just as lavish, and is described as a “spectacular private sanctuary” in the listing. There’s a wood-burning fireplace, outdoor audio and television, heat lamps for the winter, a misting system for the summer, and heated walkways.
There are also a number of seemingly invisible amenities that were carefully selected to make life more comfortable, such as seamlessly-integrated smart home technology and whole-house water filtration.
As for the location, this gem is located on one of Dupont Circle’s “most coveted tree-lined blocks,””according to the listing.
“This exceptional offering places the very best of Washington at your doorstep, from acclaimed restaurants, boutique shopping, and neighborhood cafes to Embassy Row, downtown business districts, cultural institutions, and Metro access,” it reads.
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