Welcome to sophisticated city living in the heart of Columbia Heights. Nestled within a charming boutique four-unit building, this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom garden-level condo offers the perfect blend of modern comfort, style, and convenience. Spanning over 1,000 square feet, the thoughtfully designed open-concept layout is filled with natural light and creates an inviting space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The contemporary kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and abundant cabinetry, seamlessly flowing into the spacious living and dining areas. Both bedrooms provide comfortable and private retreats. The primary suite includes its own en-suite bathroom, while the second bedroom showcases soaring ceilings, a large closet, and natural light from the interior breezeway, creating a bright and peaceful atmosphere for guests, a home office, or additional living space. Generous closet space throughout enhances both functionality and storage. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry, a private rear balcony perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation, and stylish finishes throughout the home. Located just moments from shopping, dining, nightlife, and Metro access, this home places you in the center of one of Washington, DC’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Enjoy the best of urban living with the comfort and character of a boutique residential setting.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (9/6)
$625,000
1478 Harvard St NW #2, Washington, DC 20009
2beds
1,015sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1912
-- sqft lot
$619,800 Zestimate®
$616/sqft
$234/mo HOA
What's special
Contemporary kitchenGranite countertopsThoughtfully designed open-concept layoutIn-unit laundryGenerous closet space throughoutAbundant cabinetryFilled with natural light
- 143 days
- 564
- 53
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
PETER LANE 202-664-9202,
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2262166
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,015
- Total interior livable area: 1,015 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,015
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 2669//2081
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
- Major remodel year: 2014
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Columbia Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: None
- HOA fee: $234 monthly
- HOA name: THE CONGRESSIONAL - 1478 HARVARD
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $616/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $595,170
- Annual tax amount: $5,164
- Date on market: 5/16/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Condominium
Estimated market value
$619,800
$589,000 - $651,000
$3,532/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/6/2026 | Price change | $625,000-3.8%$616/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $650,000-3.7%$640/sqft |
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| 5/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000+3.8%$665/sqft |
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| 11/6/2024 | Listing removed | $3,250$3/sqft |
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| 10/21/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,250+1.6%$3/sqft |
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| 9/20/2024 | Listing removed | $650,000$640/sqft |
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| 7/12/2024 | Price change | $650,000-3.7%$640/sqft |
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| 4/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $675,000$665/sqft |
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| 6/25/2022 | Listing removed | $675,000$665/sqft |
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| 5/19/2022 | Price change | $675,000-2.9%$665/sqft |
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| 3/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $695,000+1.6%$685/sqft |
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| 1/1/2022 | Listing removed | $684,000$674/sqft |
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| 12/6/2021 | Price change | $684,000-0.7%$674/sqft |
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| 10/27/2021 | Price change | $689,000-0.9%$679/sqft |
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| 10/21/2021 | Listed for sale | $695,000$685/sqft |
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| 10/18/2021 | Pending sale | $695,000+17.3%$685/sqft |
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| 7/14/2020 | Listing removed | $3,200$3/sqft |
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| 5/23/2020 | Listed for rent | $3,200+1.6%$3/sqft |
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| 11/19/2017 | Listing removed | $3,150$3/sqft |
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| 10/19/2017 | Listed for rent | $3,150$3/sqft |
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| 4/1/2014 | Sold | $592,500$584/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,923 -4.7% | $595,170 -4.5% |
| 2025 | $5,164 -1.5% | $623,200 -1.4% |
| 2024 | $5,242 +0.7% | $631,850 +0.8% |
| 2023 | $5,205 -1% | $627,010 -0.9% |
| 2022 | $5,259 -7.7% | $632,490 -7.5% |
| 2021 | $5,697 -1.9% | $683,570 |
| 2020 | $5,810 +4.3% | $683,570 +4.3% |
| 2018 | $5,570 +8.2% | $655,260 +8.2% |
| 2017 | $5,148 +5.6% | $605,610 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $4,873 +1.9% | $573,350 +1.9% |
| 2015 | $4,784 +100% | $562,880 |
| 2014 | $2,392 | $562,880 |
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Neighborhood: Columbia Heights
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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