Dupont Compound - an exceptional offering in the heart of Dupont Circle, featuring a main residence, separate English basement, and a detached carriage house with private parking. A rare combination of scale, architectural significance, and seamless income potential, all set in one of Washington’s most iconic locations. First public offering since 1965! The main residence features 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, complemented by a legal 1-bedroom, 1-bath English basement apartment, and a detached ADU carriage house with a large private garage and an upper-level studio. The main residence is defined by soaring ceilings and a light-filled open layout, anchored by a chef’s kitchen that flows seamlessly to a private rear deck, ideal for elevated indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs, the primary suite captures treetop views and a direct sightline to the iconic Scottish Rite Temple, while a second bedroom and bath offer flexibility and value-add potential. Expansion opportunities remain, with additional buildable space and plans that may convey. The separately metered English basement offers high ceilings, updated finishes, a full kitchen, fireplace, in-unit washer/dryer, and dual access, perfect for refined guest living or income. Completing the offering is the coveted detached carriage house, featuring a private garage and an upper-level studio apartment. Fully self-contained with a kitchen, bath and washer/dryer, providing exceptional privacy and versatility as a guest suite, home office, or premium rental. Both auxiliary units have been consistently leased, delivering strong, reliable income with flexibility for long- or short-term use. 1603 S Street NW offers the perfect blend of location, scale, tranquility and income potential, with room to expand. A rare opportunity to own a true compound in one of DC’s most iconic neighborhoods. In a rapidly disappearing category of single-family homes with carriage houses, offerings like this are exceptionally scarce.
For sale
Price cut: $100K (5/25)
$2,149,900
1603 S St NW, Washington, DC 20009
3beds
2,929sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1865
1,795 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$734/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Upper-level studioLight-filled open layoutUpdated finishesSoaring ceilingsPrivate rear deck
- 82 days |
- 770 |
- 26 |
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Listed by:
Nick Dunstan 240-731-5562,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2252962
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 540
Heating
- Hot Water, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: English
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,950
- Total interior livable area: 2,929 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,410
- Finished area below ground: 519
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Rear, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,795 Square Feet
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0177//0018
- Zoning: RA-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Victorian,Carriage House
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1865
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Dupont Circle
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $734/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,456,630
- Annual tax amount: $5,746
- Date on market: 4/2/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/25/2026 | Price change | $2,149,900-4.4%$734/sqft |
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| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,249,900+150%$768/sqft |
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| 2/23/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2020 | Listing removed | $2,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2005 | Sold | $900,000$307/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,746 -49.7% | $1,441,820 +0.8% |
| 2024 | $11,423 +0.9% | $1,430,910 +1% |
| 2023 | $11,325 +2% | $1,416,390 +2.3% |
| 2022 | $11,104 +0.6% | $1,385,060 +0.7% |
| 2021 | $11,042 +1.8% | $1,375,440 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $10,846 +3.8% | $1,351,720 +3.8% |
| 2018 | $10,451 +6.9% | $1,302,830 +6.6% |
| 2017 | $9,773 +6.9% | $1,222,250 +6.5% |
| 2016 | $9,142 +8.7% | $1,147,180 +8.2% |
| 2015 | $8,408 +9.6% | $1,060,580 +9% |
| 2014 | $7,672 +3.6% | $972,770 +0.9% |
| 2013 | $7,402 +9.8% | $963,710 +12% |
| 2012 | $6,743 | $860,740 |
| 2011 | $6,743 +4.6% | $860,740 -4.8% |
| 2010 | $6,446 +10% | $903,750 -7% |
| 2009 | $5,860 +15.6% | $972,030 +35.9% |
| 2007 | $5,072 +5.2% | $715,140 +22.5% |
| 2006 | $4,820 +51.2% | $583,920 +20.6% |
| 2005 | $3,188 +12% | $483,980 +4.4% |
| 2004 | $2,846 +12% | $463,420 +14.8% |
| 2003 | $2,541 +25% | $403,590 +66.9% |
| 2002 | $2,033 | $241,788 |
| 2001 | $2,033 | $241,788 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Marie Reed Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Cardozo Education CampusGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Columbia Heights Education CampusGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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