Historic Anacostia porch-front charmer facing "Rosie's row" checks all the boxes. Three full bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms above grade, plenty of private outdoor space for grilling, beautiful hardwood floors and custom shed for all of your unmet storage needs. The home sits just one block from Busboys and Poets, a morning stroll away from Grounded coffee shop/yoga. Meet friends at the Atlas Brewery and playground or access city-wide running and bike trails. Transportation is easy - just a 10-minute walk to Anacostia metro green line or 10-minute bike ride to the orange/silver line; bus stop two blocks away runs from Union Market through Capitol Hill and down to Congress Heights. rooftop solar panels. Call us for a private tour!
For sale
$399,500
1261 U St SE, Washington, DC 20020
3beds
1,340sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1905
1,307 Square Feet Lot
$394,100 Zestimate®
$298/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Three full bedroomsPorch-front charmerBeautiful hardwood floors
- 22 hours
- 95
- 3
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
LeeAnna Melton 202-330-3312,
RE/MAX Allegiance,
Co-Listing Agent: Justin Tanner 202-957-0920,
RE/MAX Allegiance
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2282662
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,340
- Total interior livable area: 1,340 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,340
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,307 Square Feet
- Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 5773//0805
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Combination
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Anacostia Historic District
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $298/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $447,370
- Annual tax amount: $3,911
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$394,100
$374,000 - $414,000
$2,727/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,500+1.1%$298/sqft |
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| 8/14/2026 | Listing removed | $2,500$2/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,500-7.4%$2/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Listing removed | $2,700$2/sqft |
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| 7/28/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,700+8%$2/sqft |
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| 4/10/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/27/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,500$2/sqft |
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| 12/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/15/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,500+8.7%$2/sqft |
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| 5/18/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/7/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,300$2/sqft |
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| 5/24/2017 | Sold | $395,000+3.4%$295/sqft |
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| 5/1/2017 | Pending sale | $382,000$285/sqft |
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| 4/24/2017 | Price change | $382,000+3.3%$285/sqft |
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| 4/10/2017 | Pending sale | $369,900$276/sqft |
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| 4/5/2017 | Listed for sale | $369,900+5.7%$276/sqft |
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| 9/25/2016 | Listing removed | $349,900$261/sqft |
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| 8/3/2016 | Listed for sale | $349,900+34.6%$261/sqft |
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| 3/8/2006 | Sold | $260,000+217.1%$194/sqft |
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| 10/21/2003 | Sold | $82,000+173.3%$61/sqft |
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| 8/27/1996 | Sold | $30,000$22/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,911 -0.4% | $460,130 -0.4% |
| 2025 | $3,926 +1.9% | $461,890 +1.9% |
| 2024 | $3,854 +4.2% | $453,450 +4.2% |
| 2023 | $3,701 +7.8% | $435,370 +7.8% |
| 2022 | $3,433 +32.2% | $403,840 +5.8% |
| 2021 | $2,597 +5.9% | $381,870 +1.3% |
| 2020 | $2,453 +19.9% | $377,000 +20% |
| 2018 | $2,046 -13.1% | $314,070 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $2,354 +11.2% | $313,220 +25.7% |
| 2016 | $2,117 +14.9% | $249,100 +14.9% |
| 2015 | $1,842 +12.8% | $216,750 +12.8% |
| 2014 | $1,634 -0.2% | $192,210 -0.2% |
| 2013 | $1,638 -15.5% | $192,660 -15.5% |
| 2012 | $1,939 | $228,130 |
| 2011 | $1,939 -10.1% | $228,130 -10.1% |
| 2010 | $2,156 -4.3% | $253,670 -4.3% |
| 2009 | $2,254 +90.6% | $265,130 +97.3% |
| 2007 | $1,183 +18.8% | $134,390 +24.2% |
| 2006 | $996 +8.8% | $108,230 +13.5% |
| 2005 | $915 +0.1% | $95,330 +0.1% |
| 2004 | $914 +65.8% | $95,260 +65.8% |
| 2003 | $552 0% | $57,460 |
| 2002 | $552 -24.8% | $57,460 -9.9% |
| 2001 | $733 | $63,778 |
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Neighborhood: Anacostia
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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