For sale

$399,999

1509 Downing St NE, Washington, DC 20018

4beds

1,584sqft

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Townhouse

Built in 1941

1,600 Square Feet Lot

$394,300 Zestimate^®

$253/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Large basement

Brentwood’s future is bright — and this is your entry point. This 3-bed, 2-bath row house offers 1,580 sq ft of total living space, including a large basement primed for finishing - renovate into a 2 full upstairs with half on main and another full bath in basement. The structure is sound, street parking is easy, and there’s potential for off-street parking out back. As DC continues its resurgence — new investment and renewed energy in the — properties like this won’t stay available long. Sold As Is.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Basement

Area: 528

Heating

Other

Cooling

Other

Appliances

Included: Water Heater

Features

Basement: Other
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,584
Total interior livable area: 1,584 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,056
Finished area below ground: 528

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Three
Stories: 3
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 1,600 Square Feet
Features: Unknown Soil Type

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 4121//0013
Zoning: R-3
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Federal
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Other

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1941

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Washington Dc

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Washington

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $253/sqft
Tax assessed value: $462,860
Annual tax amount: $1,285
Date on market: 6/4/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$394,300

$375,000 - $414,000

$3,505/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/4/2026	Listed for sale	$399,999$253/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2254460 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,285 +1.1%	$458,020 +1.3%
2024	$1,271 -49.5%	$452,100 +2.7%
2023	$2,518 +8.1%	$440,320 +10.7%
2022	$2,330 +9.1%	$397,860 +2.5%
2021	$2,136 +9.7%	$388,100 +3.1%
2020	$1,947 +19.7%	$376,600 +21.4%
2018	$1,627 +9.5%	$310,340 +9.1%
2017	$1,486 +9.5%	$284,560 +14.9%
2016	$1,357 +9.8%	$247,590 +14.2%
2015	$1,236 +6.9%	$216,780 +5.1%
2014	$1,156 +6.7%	$206,200 +1.1%
2013	$1,083 +8.6%	$203,990 -3.7%
2012	$997	$211,840
2011	$997 +21%	$211,840 -12.6%
2010	$824 +76.9%	$242,350 -1.6%
2009	$466 +2.2%	$246,180 +22.5%
2007	$456 +5.2%	$200,960 +60.4%
2006	$433 -30.8%	$125,250 +15.1%
2005	$627 +12%	$108,830 +13%
2004	$559 +0.3%	$96,280 +9.3%
2003	$558 +6.2%	$88,090 +4%
2002	$525 +9.6%	$84,702 +6%
2001	$479	$79,908

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