1608 R Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20009
$1,782,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,458 Sq. Ft.
$725 / Sq. Ft.
2,458
Sq. Ft.
$725
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 11/19/24
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Closed 11/19/24
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Description
This is IT- Charming Charlotte Grimke Dupont townhouse built in 1875, with so much original detailing, gracious spaces plus stunning and renovated kitchen and baths, PARKING and outdoor space. The double foyer invites a setting for entertaining which spills into the dining room that can host a fun very large dinner party. Fun fact: Frederick Douglas was married in the parlor in 1884. The kitchen is LUX…with storage throughout, top of the lines appliances, with a dreamy eat in area that looks out...This is IT- Charming Charlotte Grimke Dupont townhouse built in 1875, with so much original detailing, gracious spaces plus stunning and renovated kitchen and baths, PARKING and outdoor space. The double foyer invites a setting for entertaining which spills into the dining room that can host a fun very large dinner party. Fun fact: Frederick Douglas was married in the parlor in 1884. The kitchen is LUX…with storage throughout, top of the lines appliances, with a dreamy eat in area that looks out of the floor to ceiling window on to the back area- perfect to start a garden or enjoy the completed hardscaping. Three bedrooms, plus family room/library/office area with balcony, creates perfection on the 2nd floor. Extra storage in the basement with convenient laundry area and even more storage and extra space for your imagination. Coffee shops, Safeway, Michelin rated restaurants, 3 blocks to Metro plus everything Dupont Circle…you can have it all !
Listing Agents
![Jennifer Touchette]()
jennifer.touchette@compass.comP: (202)-841-7782
![Meredith Margolis]()
meredith.margolis@compass.comP: (202)-607-5877
Property Details for 1608 R Street Northwest
Tax ID Number
0179//0810
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeEnd of Row/Townhouse
StyleVictorian
Levels/Stories3
WaterfrontNo
LISTING UPDATED: 11/19/2024 06:34 PM
Property Details for 1608 R Street Northwest
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC2163366 |
| Days on Market | 7 |
| Taxes | $12,472 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 AC / 1,830 SF |
| County | District of Columbia |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
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Building Information for 1608 R Street Northwest
Stories3Residences-Year Built1875Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,830 SF
Property Information for 1608 R Street Northwest
Location
Location
- In City Limits: Yes
- Transportation: Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- Elementary School: ROSS (WASHINGTON DC)
- ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
- High School: CARDOZO EDUCATION CAMPUS (WASHINGTON DC)
- HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- County: WASHINGTON
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,467,340
- Year Assessed: 2023
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $678,230
- City Town Tax: $12,472
- Land Assessed Value: $789,110
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Zoning: R5B
- Tax Lot: 810
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Foyer, Office, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
- Room Type: Half Bath
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
- Room Type: Full Bath
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
- Room Type: Office
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,458.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,261.00
- Total SQFT: 2,458.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Basement Type: Connecting Stairway
- Foundation Details: Other
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Soil Types: Unknown
- Parcel ID: 15972682
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Off Street
- Off Street - # of Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Secure Parking
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Wine Storage, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Appliances: Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
- Accessibility Features: None
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=QjURQCNqz5u&brand=0&mls=1&
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
Property History for 1608 R Street Northwest
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1608 R Street Northwest
Taxable ValueLand$790,120Additions$694,790Total$1,484,910
Tax Record2024$12,622 ($1,052 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,788 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,788 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,830 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1875Year Renovated2013ZoningRA-2/DCCountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN0179 0810Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 1608 R Street Northwest
This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ross Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Cardozo Education Campus Public6 to 12 | ||
Benjamin Banneker High School Public9 to 12 | ||
School Without Walls High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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