
1538 Swann St NW Washington, DC 20009
Dupont Circle NeighborhoodEstimated payment $11,303/month
Highlights
- Second Kitchen
- Victorian Architecture
- Formal Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- 3-minute walk to S Street Dog Park
About This Home
OPEN SAT 4/26 1-3pm. Introducing 1538 Swann St, a beautifully renovated two-unit Dupont Circle residential property, offering exceptional flexibility for investors, urban dwellers, or pied-à-terre seekers. This is a unique opportunity providing the option to live in one unit and rent the other or rent both units to maximize income potential. Sophisticated investors will love distinctive DC living while maintaining a steady rental income. Renovated in 2017, both units have the same meticulous finishes and offer open plan living, with a central kitchen positioned between the living and dining areas. The kitchens in both units have Sub-Zero and Bosch appliances with Spanish Silestone counters. Each of the units are two-levels with two-bedrooms and two-baths on a separate level from the main living area. Fantastic natural light floods through the expansive windows highlighting the modern finishes and recent updates. The upper unit, currently available for owner occupancy, has multiple skylights in the primary bedroom and soaring ceilings. The lower unit, currently rented, benefits from a private patio perfect for summer evenings.The unbeatable location puts you at the intersection of Dupont Circle, Logan Circle and the U Street Corridor on one of DC's most coveted tree-lined streets. Live steps away from the city's most talked about restaurants and shopping with this elegant property in one of DC's most iconic neighborhoods.
Open House Schedule
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Saturday, April 26, 20251:00 to 3:00 pm4/26/2025 1:00:00 PM +00:004/26/2025 3:00:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,402
Year Built
- Built in 1885 | Remodeled in 2017
Lot Details
- 711 Sq Ft Lot
- North Facing Home
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- Property has 4 Levels
- Skylights
- Recessed Lighting
- Double Pane Windows
- Insulated Windows
- Window Treatments
- Window Screens
- Insulated Doors
- Six Panel Doors
- Formal Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Second Kitchen
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Finished Basement
- Heated Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Connecting Stairway
- Interior, Front, and Rear Basement Entry
- Basement Windows
Home Security
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Air Filtration System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Municipal Trash
Additional Features
- Energy-Efficient Windows
- Patio
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 0090
- Assessor Parcel Number 0191//0090
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Dupont Circle Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Pets Allowed
Security
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | $13,448 | $1,582,140 | $530,820 | $1,051,320 |
2023 | $13,228 | $1,556,250 | $527,900 | $1,028,350 |
2022 | $13,387 | $1,574,960 | $525,290 | $1,049,670 |
2021 | $13,263 | $1,560,400 | $518,730 | $1,041,670 |
2020 | $12,699 | $1,493,990 | $514,710 | $979,280 |
2019 | $9,921 | $1,167,170 | $491,490 | $675,680 |
2018 | $9,692 | $1,140,260 | $0 | $0 |
2017 | $9,399 | $1,105,760 | $0 | $0 |
2016 | $8,388 | $986,840 | $0 | $0 |
2015 | $7,541 | $887,130 | $0 | $0 |
2014 | $7,127 | $838,500 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
04/11/2025 04/11/25 | For Sale | $1,825,000 | 0.0% | $643 / Sq Ft |
04/11/2025 04/11/25 | For Sale | $1,825,000 | +14.1% | $643 / Sq Ft |
12/20/2017 12/20/17 | Sold | $1,600,000 | -3.0% | $996 / Sq Ft |
11/17/2017 11/17/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
10/31/2017 10/31/17 | Price Changed | $1,649,000 | -8.3% | $1,026 / Sq Ft |
10/24/2017 10/24/17 | Price Changed | $1,799,000 | -5.3% | $1,119 / Sq Ft |
10/02/2017 10/02/17 | Price Changed | $1,899,000 | -4.6% | $1,182 / Sq Ft |
09/12/2017 09/12/17 | For Sale | $1,990,000 | -- | $1,238 / Sq Ft |
Deed History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Special Warranty Deed | $1,600,000 | None Available | |
Special Warranty Deed | $590,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $680,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
Closed | $700,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $110,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $975,000 | Commercial | |
Previous Owner | $108,000 | Commercial | |
Previous Owner | $915,000 | Commercial | |
Previous Owner | $472,000 | Commercial | |
Previous Owner | $118,000 | Commercial |
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Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: DCDC2187002

APN: 0191-0090
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