Brightwood Real Estate

Brightwood is a neighborhood located in the Northwest Quadrant of Washington, DC. Georgia Avenue runs through the neighborhood and offers a commercial corridor for shopping, dining and services. The tree-lined streets of Brightwood are lined with single-family homes and row homes, many of which were originally built in the 1920s & 1930s. The community borders Rock Creek Park to the west and many Brightwood residents enjoy the open space and natural beauty of this DC treasure.

The boundaries of Brightwood are Aspen Street to the north, Georgia Avenue, Tuckerman Street and 4th Street to the east, Missouri Avenue to the south and 16th Street and Rock Creek Park to the west. Neighborhoods bordering Brightwood include Shepherd Park to the north, Takoma to the northeast, Manor Park to the west, Brightwood Park to the southeast, 16th Street Heights to the southwest and Rock Creek Park to the west.

Brightwood Homes For Sale

Brightwood Homes For Sale October 3, 2023
10
Listed
53
Avg. DOM
$437.31
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$737,475
Med. List Price
10 Properties
$1,699,999
Neighborhood: Brightwood
7
Beds
6
Baths
5,172
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
141
Days on Site
DCDC2094910
MLS
UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!!! Detached single-family home with ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)
in basement and main unit on 1 st and 2 nd floor. Each unit has separate HVAC system,
Washer/Dryer, Pepco...
$975,000
Neighborhood: Brightwood
4
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2,370
Sq.Ft.
1946
Year Built
51
Days on Site
DCDC2102278
MLS
Investor or savvy end user Special - Waiting on your selections & finishings- 90% complete
Open floorplan. 4 Bedroom/3.5 Bathroom
Brand new dual zone HVAC installed/New Roof
Heavy Up to...
Open 10/7
1354 Rittenhouse St NW Washington,  DC 20011
$825,000
Neighborhood: Brightwood
3
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
1,630
Sq.Ft.
1940
Year Built
40
Days on Site
DCDC2104396
MLS
Price Improvement! HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED! PLUS CLOSING HELP! Sellers are motivated! This is your new home! Its near everything! Quiet street. Charming neighborhood. Gorgeous renovated 3bd/3.5 ba...
$789,900
Neighborhood: Brightwood
3
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
1,581
Sq.Ft.
1926
Year Built
30
Days on Site
DCDC2110382
MLS
Truly a must-see! This home is a masterpiece of and a job done right by an experienced builder. Three finished levels each loaded with light, tall ceilings and recessed lights. The upper floors...
$775,000
Neighborhood: Brightwood
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,016
Sq.Ft.
1952
Year Built
12
Days on Site
DCDC2112998
MLS
Welcome to 5717 6th Street NW, a captivating 3-bed, 2.5-bath end unit home where residential charm meets urban style. Outside, a picturesque brick facade atop an oversized, raised, and beautifully...
$699,950
Neighborhood: Brightwood
4
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,534
Sq.Ft.
1925
Year Built
12
Days on Site
DCDC2109142
MLS
Welcome to 517 Somerset Pl Nw. A beautifully renovated house featuring 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. A clean, modernly designed home with a spacious main level featuring a gorgeous kitchen with a...
$675,000
Neighborhood: Brightwood
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,026
Sq.Ft.
1940
Year Built
90
Days on Site
DCDC2102842
MLS
2 Bedroom 1 Bath in Brightwood NW Washington D.C
$670,000
Neighborhood: Brightwood
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,178
Sq.Ft.
1926
Year Built
41
Days on Site
DCDC2108968
MLS
NEW PRICE! ASK ABOUT 2/1 RATE BUYDOW. ESTATE SALE, THIRD PARTY APPROVAL. Sold AS-IS, but extremely Move-in Ready and livable, while updating over time. This Home was built in 1926, well-maintained...
$664,900
Neighborhood: Brightwood
4
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,596
Sq.Ft.
1925
Year Built
85
Days on Site
DCDC2103740
MLS
Welcome to this stunning end unit row house on a quiet one way street! This residence underwent a complete gut renovation in 2010, resulting in a modern and stylish living space and has been proudly...
$649,900
Neighborhood: Brightwood
4
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,607
Sq.Ft.
1928
Year Built
40
Days on Site
DCDC2108694
MLS
Welcome to this immaculately renovated property that embodies modern luxury at its finest. Every detail of this home has been meticulously crafted, resulting in a captivating blend of style, comfort,...
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