Pending

$499,000

1305 Fern St NW, Washington, DC 20012

4beds

2,529sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1924

5,531 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$197/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Attention saavy homebuyers and investors: This is a large, detached house with a total of 4,215 square feet of interior space (2,592 finished) on a 5,500 square foot lot. It is across the street from the Walter Reed development but in a very family friendly environment. There is off-street parking for three autos and ample space in front and side yards. This property needs significant rehabilitation and is being sold "as-is". There is possible mold inside and viewings are limited with releases required. This is also an estate sale, possible short sale, and tenant-occupied.

199 days

62

2

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Basement

Area: 1686

Heating

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Water Heater

Features

Basement: Combination,Full,Heated,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Space For Rooms,Windows
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 4,215
Total interior livable area: 2,529 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,529
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Detached, Driveway, Off Street
Garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Three
Stories: 3
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 5,531 Square Feet
Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 2778//0811
Zoning: SEE MAP
Special conditions: Short Sale

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Dutch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Stucco
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Condition

Below Average
New construction: No
Year built: 1924

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Shepherd Park

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Washington

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $197/sqft
Tax assessed value: $923,400
Annual tax amount: $7,718
Date on market: 12/17/2025
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA 203(k),Other
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$3,712/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
1/3/2026	Pending sale	$499,000$197/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2235166 Report a problem
12/17/2025	Listed for sale	$499,000-45.2%$197/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2235166 Report a problem
7/11/2025	Listing removed	$910,000$360/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2197794 Report a problem
4/28/2025	Listed for sale	$910,000-17.3%$360/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2197794 Report a problem
3/16/2023	Listing removed	$1,100,000$435/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2082084 Report a problem
2/16/2023	Pending sale	$1,100,000$435/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2082084 Report a problem
2/16/2023	Listing removed	$1,100,000$435/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2082084 Report a problem
2/13/2023	Pending sale	$1,100,000+69.2%$435/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2082084 Report a problem
11/7/2020	Listing removed	$925
Source: Prime Residential, LLC #DCDC482278 Report a problem
8/29/2020	Price change	$925-26%
Source: Prime Residential, LLC #DCDC482278 Report a problem
8/14/2020	Listed for rent	$1,250
Source: Prime Residential, LLC #DCDC482278 Report a problem
9/1/2005	Sold	$650,000+242.1%$257/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/15/1997	Sold	$190,000$75/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$7,718 +1.9%	$907,970 +1.9%
2024	$7,577 +9%	$891,420 +9%
2023	$6,954 +8.8%	$818,100 +8.8%
2022	$6,389 +3.2%	$751,610 +3.2%
2021	$6,192 +1.7%	$728,460 +1.7%
2020	$6,090 +19.3%	$716,490 +6.3%
2018	$5,105 +4.9%	$673,890 +4.5%
2017	$4,865 +7.1%	$644,820 +3.6%
2016	$4,541 +9.9%	$622,200 +6.9%
2015	$4,131 +9.7%	$581,920 +13.4%
2014	$3,766 +0.6%	$513,210 +0.7%
2013	$3,743 -5.6%	$509,510 -4.6%
2012	$3,964	$533,860
2011	$3,964 -8.5%	$533,860 -7.5%
2010	$4,331 -13.4%	$577,070 -12%
2009	$5,003 +7.7%	$656,080 +4.3%
2007	$4,644 +5.2%	$629,230 +16.6%
2006	$4,414 +95.5%	$539,730 +64.2%
2005	$2,258 +12%	$328,790 +4.3%
2004	$2,016 -3.4%	$315,320 +45%
2003	$2,088 -39.1%	$217,500 -27.1%
2001	$3,430	$298,260

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