*DC HOUSING AUTHORITY AUCTION* List price is opening bid. Online Auction Only! Bidding begins Saturday, May 16th and ends Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Alex Cooper Auctioneers has been engaged by the District of Columbia Housing Authority to sell at auction an exceptional value-add opportunity in the heart of Washington, DC. Located in the vibrant Old City 2 neighborhood, this property presents a prime redevelopment project for investors, developers, or end-users seeking to customize a home to their exact specifications. The property is currently a shell in need of full rehabilitation. According to tax records the existing structure offers approximately 2,104 ± square feet above grade and 632 ± square feet below grade. Situated on a 0.05 ± acre lot and zoned RF-1, the property allows for low-density residential development, including single-family homes and potential condo conversion opportunities consistent with zoning regulations (buyer to verify). Below is an excerpt from the DC Zoning Handbook on RF-1 Zoning: "The purpose of the RF-1 zone is to provide for areas predominantly developed with row houses on small lots within which no more than two (2) dwelling units are permitted. In the RF-1 Zone, 2 dwelling units may be located within the principal structure or 1 each in the principal structure and an accessory structure." The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for informational purposes only. Neither the auctioneer or the owner make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of information.
Pending
Est. $350,000
1527 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
0beds
0baths
2,444sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1890
2,102 Square Feet Lot
$829,000 Zestimate®
$143/sqft
$-- HOA
Overview
- 77 days |
- 28 |
- 1 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matt Cooper 410-977-4711,
Alex Cooper Auctioneers, Inc.,
Co-Listing Agent: Courtney D Hicks 410-501-0830,
Alex Cooper Auctioneers, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2257436
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 0
Basement
- Area: 632
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,736
- Total interior livable area: 2,444 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,104
- Finished area below ground: 340
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,102 Square Feet
- Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0478//0803
- Zoning: RF-1
- Special conditions: Auction
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Old City #2
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $143/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,069,470
- Date on market: 4/20/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$829,000
$705,000 - $962,000
$2,984/mo
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,078,390 +1.3% |
| 2024 | -- | $1,064,320 +1% |
| 2023 | -- | $1,054,110 +4.8% |
| 2022 | -- | $1,005,490 +1.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $986,730 +4.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $947,340 +5.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $896,340 +3.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $863,010 +21.7% |
| 2016 | -- | $709,180 +20.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $588,850 +10.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $531,410 +3.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $514,940 -2.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $529,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $529,500 -6.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $565,110 -8.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $619,230 +5.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $586,860 +116% |
| 2006 | -- | $271,730 +20% |
| 2005 | -- | $226,440 |
| 2004 | -- | $226,440 +110% |
| 2003 | -- | $107,830 +43% |
| 2002 | -- | $75,408 +1% |
| 2001 | -- | $74,646 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Shaw
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Seaton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Cardozo Education CampusGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.9 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.
- Washington, DC
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- 20001
- Shaw
- 1527 6th St NW



