$412,500
SOLD FEB 7, 2025

838 Buchanan St NE Washington, DC 20017

Michigan Park Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,675 Sq Ft
2,499 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$246 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Federal Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of February 2025

This large three-bedroom Michigan Park rowhouse offers a terrific opportunity to design a beautiful home to your specifications. Use your vision to uncover and restore the historical charm of this spacious home. This home greets you with a wide covered porch which leads into an open and airy living room and dining room with built-in shelving. The upper level has three bedrooms and a full bathroom. Situated on a quiet street with a deep backyard, this home is conveniently located near Catholic University, Turkey Thicket playground, the gardens of the Franciscan Monastery, and the restaurants and boutiques of Brookland.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Conforti

AEGIS REALTY COMPANY, LLC License #5015100

Last Buyer's Agent

Russell Carter

Keller Williams Capital Properties License #659292

Keller Williams Capital Properties

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,377

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 2,499 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Federal Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement with some natural light

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • North Michigan Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3794//0003

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,377

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Federal
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: This large three-bedroom Michigan Park rowhouse offers a terrific opportunity to design a beautiful home to your specifications. Use your vision to uncover and restore the historical charm of this spacious home. This home greets you with a wide covered porch which leads into an open and airy living room and dining room with built-in shelving. The upper level has three bedrooms and a full bathroom. Situated on a quiet street with a deep backyard, this home is conveniently located near Catholic University, Turkey Thicket playground, the gardens of the Franciscan Monastery, and the restaurants and boutiques of Brookland.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Outside Entrance, Interior Access
  • Total Sq Ft: 1811
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1675
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 386.81
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1122
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 553
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 136
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 689
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 838

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • 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: 0.06
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2499.00
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: UNKNOWN
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1377.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3794//0003
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1675
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 02/07/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Sold $412,500 -5.0% $246 / Sq Ft
01/16/2025 01/16/25 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2025 01/02/25 For Sale $434,000 -- $259 / 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 $1,391 $495,250 $318,850 $176,400
2023 $1,377 $476,650 $310,130 $166,520
2022 $1,372 $446,990 $290,680 $156,310
2021 $1,316 $427,840 $283,440 $144,400
2020 $1,256 $423,140 $279,410 $143,730
2019 $1,200 $392,180 $255,300 $136,880
2018 $1,149 $368,150 $0 $0
2017 $1,048 $341,930 $0 $0
2016 $955 $325,040 $0 $0
2015 $870 $288,480 $0 $0
2014 $796 $257,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $397,248 Construction
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $412,500 Westcor Land Title Insurance C
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2169178

Bright MLS

APN: 3794-0003

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20017 Michigan Park

838 Buchanan St NE, Washington, DC

Homes for Sale in Washington, DC

This home is located at 838 Buchanan St NE, Washington, DC 20017 and is currently priced at $412,500, approximately $246 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 838 Buchanan St NE is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including Bunker Hill Elementary School, Brookland Middle School, and Dunbar High School.

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