Classic 16th Street Heights residence with timeless rowhouse character... Welcome to 1516 Buchanan Street NW, a classic Washington, DC rowhouse located in the sought-after 16th Street Heights area. Built in 1916, this brick residence offers approximately 2,608 square feet of updated living space, three bedrooms, and two-and-a-half baths in the main residence, plus a separately metered two-bedroom, one-bath potential income-producing basement unit. Historic neighborhood charm, hardwood flooring, a traditional two-story layout, a backyard deck designed for relaxed outdoor ambiance, and solar panels that add modern efficiency create a compelling opportunity for buyers seeking flexibility, space, and added rental potential in Northwest DC. With its established address, solid proportions, inviting outdoor deck, energy-conscious solar panels, and income-producing lower-level unit, 1516 Buchanan Street NW presents an appealing opportunity in one of Northwest Washington’s well-loved residential neighborhoods. Whether envisioned as a comfortable primary residence, or an investment-minded purchase, this home offers space, location, outdoor ambiance, rental potential, and classic DC appeal. Positioned in 16th Street Heights this property has convenient access to parks, transit corridors, neighborhood amenities, shops, and dining
For sale
$999,950
1516 Buchanan St NW, Washington, DC 20011
5beds
2,176sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1916
2,687 Square Feet Lot
$976,700 Zestimate®
$460/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick residenceIncome-producing lower-level unitTwo-and-a-half bathsThree bedroomsTraditional two-story layoutClassic washington dc rowhouseHardwood flooring
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Listed by:
Diedra Alexander 301-643-5194,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2280522
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Bonus Room
Bonus room
- Features: Attic - Finished, Attic - Walk-Up
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Foyer
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Mud room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Mud Room
Features
- Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Molding, Floor Plan - Traditional, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Tile/Brick, Wood
- Windows: Casement, Double Hung, Window Treatments
- Basement: Partial,Front Entrance,Finished,Heated,Improved,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,608
- Total interior livable area: 2,176 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,752
- Finished area below ground: 424
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Detached, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,687 Square Feet
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2702//0017
- Zoning: RF1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Septic, Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Sewer Available
Green energy
- Energy generation: PV Solar Array(s) Owned
- Water conservation: Water Recycling
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: 16th Street Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $460/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $806,710
- Annual tax amount: $6,122
- Date on market: 8/28/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Furniture, Accessories, Planters
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$976,700
$928,000 - $1.03M
$4,230/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $999,950+713.6%$460/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2280522 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/1995 | Sold | $122,900$56/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,035 +0.7% | $799,790 +1% |
| 2024 | $5,992 +7.8% | $791,970 +5.8% |
| 2023 | $5,561 +9% | $748,390 +10.3% |
| 2022 | $5,100 +7% | $678,720 +2.8% |
| 2021 | $4,768 +9.9% | $660,190 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $4,339 +20.4% | $649,890 +8.4% |
| 2018 | $3,604 +9.8% | $599,370 +9.6% |
| 2017 | $3,283 +9.8% | $546,990 +10.3% |
| 2016 | $2,990 +9.9% | $495,970 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $2,721 +9.6% | $467,070 +9.1% |
| 2014 | $2,483 +9.6% | $428,220 -0.7% |
| 2013 | $2,266 +9.3% | $431,290 -1.9% |
| 2012 | $2,072 | $439,480 |
| 2011 | $2,072 +21% | $439,480 -2.4% |
| 2010 | $1,712 +10% | $450,220 -9% |
| 2009 | $1,557 +12% | $494,960 +6.9% |
| 2007 | $1,389 +5.2% | $463,120 +14.6% |
| 2006 | $1,320 -8.6% | $404,200 +23.5% |
| 2005 | $1,445 +12% | $327,290 +45.5% |
| 2004 | $1,290 +12% | $224,940 +50% |
| 2003 | $1,152 +2.5% | $149,963 +2% |
| 2002 | $1,124 +2.5% | $147,089 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,096 | $144,216 |
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Neighborhood: Sixteenth Street Heights
Nearby schools
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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