$1,881,000
SOLD NOV 8, 2024
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,486 Sq Ft
6,131 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$540 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stoddert Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • 4-minute walk to Guy Mason Recreation Center

About This Home

As of November 2024

Unlock the potential of this charming 1913 house, featuring a modern addition, located in the desirable Observatory Circle neighborhood, on a generous 6,131 sqft lot with alley access. This property is in need of significant rehab or can be a candidate for a complete teardown, providing you with a blank canvas to create your dream home from the ground up. The home is being sold completely as-is, allowing renovation enthusiasts or builders to envision their ideal space. Enjoy the benefits of a spacious lot, perfect for new construction or expansive outdoor living, complemented by a swimming pool that adds to the appeal of the outdoor area. Additionally, a convenient detached garage is located on-site, offering extra storage or workspace. Seize this opportunity to invest in a property with immense potential.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jonathan Taylor

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Maxwell Rabin

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kyra Agarwal

Compass License #Sp200204432

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,155

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 6,131 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R-1B

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Fixer Upper
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 4 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Private Pool

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Observatory Circle Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 26
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1935//0026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,155

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Craftsman
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Unlock the potential of this charming 1913 house, featuring a modern addition, located in the desirable Observatory Circle neighborhood, on a generous 6,131 sqft lot with alley access. This property is in need of significant rehab or can be a candidate for a complete teardown, providing you with a blank canvas to create your dream home from the ground up. The home is being sold completely as-is, allowing renovation enthusiasts or builders to envision their ideal space. Enjoy the benefits of a spacious lot, perfect for new construction or expansive outdoor living, complemented by a swimming pool that adds to the appeal of the outdoor area. Additionally, a convenient detached garage is located on-site, offering extra storage or workspace. Seize this opportunity to invest in a property with immense potential.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 4
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 4396
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3486
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 517.45
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3382
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 104
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 910
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1014
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2604

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121140357950
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6131.00
  • Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
  • Soil Types: Chillum-Urban Land Complex
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: R-1B
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15155.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1935//0026
  • Tax Lot: 26
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3742
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 11/08/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/08/2024 11/08/24 Sold $1,881,000 +7.5% $540 / Sq Ft
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2024 10/04/24 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $502 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $15,509 $1,824,560 $1,020,140 $804,420
2023 $15,155 $1,782,890 $983,040 $799,850
2022 $7,063 $1,740,540 $978,750 $761,790
2021 $6,369 $1,574,880 $954,230 $620,650
2020 $6,260 $1,548,610 $942,460 $606,150
2019 $6,162 $1,524,770 $902,670 $622,100
2018 $6,080 $1,503,870 $0 $0
2017 $5,845 $1,447,820 $0 $0
2016 $5,625 $1,395,290 $0 $0
2015 $5,440 $1,351,500 $0 $0
2014 $5,227 $1,300,130 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,881,000 First American Title Insurance
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2162778

Bright MLS

APN: 1935-0026