**This home is occupied, please call agent and request 24 hours notice** Charming 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath detached home, with a fully renovated basement & private off street parking located in Ft. DuPont SE DC. Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath detached home nestled in the heart of the desirable Fort DuPont neighborhood in SE DC. Perfectly blending classic character with modern updates, this spacious residence offers comfort, convenience and charm at every corner. Step inside to find a light filled main level with a flooring plan ideal for both entertaining and everyday living. The inviting living area leads into a generous dining space with a well appointed kitchen ready for your culinary creations. The fully renovated basement adds even more value and versatility with additional living space, bath, wet bar and bedroom, enjoy the convenience of off street parking located in the rear. Don't miss the opportunity to own a detached home with modern features in a thriving DC community.
Sold for $515,000
$515,000
1238 Chaplin St SE, Washington, DC 20019
3beds
2,008sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
5,216 Square Feet Lot
$520,800 Zestimate®
$256/sqft
$3,345 Estimated rent
Home value
$520,800
$490,000 - $557,000
$3,345/mo
Zestimate® history
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Private off street parkingAdditional living spaceWet barWell appointed kitchenLight filled main levelFully renovated basementGenerous dining space
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Listed by:
Geoffrey Thornton 202-489-6471,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Geoffrey Thornton, SP98359562
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2194648
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 5
- Main level bathrooms: 7
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 1140
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,304
- Total interior livable area: 2,008 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,164
- Finished area below ground: 844
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other, No Stairs
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,216 sqft
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 5382//0812
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Ft Dupont Park
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2025 | Sold | $515,000-6.2%$256/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2194648 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Pending sale | $549,000$273/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2194648 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $549,000$273/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2194648 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,271 +1% | $384,770 +1% |
| 2024 | $3,239 +3.6% | $381,100 +3.6% |
| 2023 | $3,128 +246.5% | $368,010 +8.9% |
| 2022 | $903 +3.9% | $337,930 +5.3% |
| 2021 | $869 +4.7% | $320,800 +2% |
| 2020 | $831 +8.9% | $314,610 +13.7% |
| 2018 | $763 +9.5% | $276,640 +8% |
| 2017 | $697 +9.5% | $256,160 +15.2% |
| 2016 | $636 +9.8% | $222,320 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $580 +8.9% | $208,850 +6.9% |
| 2014 | $532 -9.4% | $195,410 -5.7% |
| 2013 | $587 -14% | $207,300 -9.2% |
| 2012 | $683 | $228,220 |
| 2011 | $683 +13.2% | $228,220 -22.7% |
| 2010 | $604 +10% | $295,250 -8.8% |
| 2009 | $549 +10.1% | $323,880 +34.3% |
| 2007 | $498 +5.2% | $241,140 +30.5% |
| 2006 | $474 -14.7% | $184,790 +20.3% |
| 2005 | $555 +9.4% | $153,580 +6.9% |
| 2004 | $507 -16.5% | $143,630 -8.2% |
| 2003 | $607 +11.4% | $156,500 +9% |
| 2002 | $545 +13.1% | $143,574 +10.1% |
| 2001 | $482 | $130,422 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Benning Ridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Plummer Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Sousa Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 3/10Anacostia High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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