Located in hot hot Anacostia. Put TLC and enjoy the equity.
For sale
Price cut: $30.9K (6/24)
$289,000
1520 W St SE, Washington, DC 20020
3beds
1,957sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$273,300 Zestimate®
$148/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 117 days |
- 327 |
- 19 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Hanna Negussie 301-922-7289,
District Realty INC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2257768
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 426
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,957
- Total interior livable area: 1,957 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,531
- Finished area below ground: 426
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,742 Square Feet
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 161301221958
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 150 Amps
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Anacostia
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $148/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $437,920
- Annual tax amount: $3,306
- Date on market: 4/22/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$273,300
$260,000 - $287,000
$3,096/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Price change | $289,000-9.7%$148/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2257768 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $319,900-10.9%$163/sqft |
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| 3/10/2010 | Sold | $359,090+322.5%$183/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2010 | Price change | $85,000-14.9%$43/sqft |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2009 | Price change | $99,900-24.8%$51/sqft |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2009 | Price change | $132,900-38.4%$68/sqft |
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| 10/4/2009 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 3/24/2009 | Sold | $215,600-21.7%$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2005 | Sold | $275,400+28.1%$141/sqft |
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| 4/26/2005 | Sold | $215,000+367.4%$110/sqft |
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| 10/7/2002 | Sold | $46,000$24/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,946 +2.1% | $438,920 +2.1% |
| 2024 | $21,489 +514.2% | $429,780 +4.4% |
| 2023 | $3,499 +9.2% | $411,610 +9.2% |
| 2022 | $3,205 +5.3% | $377,010 +5.3% |
| 2021 | $3,042 +0.5% | $357,880 +0.5% |
| 2020 | $3,028 +9.2% | $356,270 +9.2% |
| 2018 | $2,773 +0.5% | $326,270 +0.5% |
| 2017 | $2,761 +25.3% | $324,780 +25.3% |
| 2016 | $2,204 +13.5% | $259,260 +13.5% |
| 2015 | $1,942 +12% | $228,420 +12% |
| 2014 | $1,734 -2.1% | $203,980 -2.1% |
| 2013 | $1,771 -30.5% | $208,410 -30.5% |
| 2012 | $2,550 | $299,960 |
| 2011 | $2,550 -10.3% | $299,960 -10.3% |
| 2010 | $2,844 -6.8% | $334,570 -6.8% |
| 2009 | $3,052 +55.1% | $359,090 +60.6% |
| 2007 | $1,968 +33.7% | $223,660 +39.8% |
| 2006 | $1,472 +25% | $159,980 +30.4% |
| 2005 | $1,178 +19.6% | $122,700 +19.6% |
| 2004 | $984 +37.4% | $102,550 +37.4% |
| 2003 | $717 -22.5% | $74,640 -7.2% |
| 2001 | $925 | $80,444 |
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Neighborhood: Anacostia
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Ketcham Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Kramer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Anacostia High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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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