Pending

$259,900

1609 Gales St NE, Washington, DC 20002

2beds

1,120sqft

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Townhouse

Built in 1939

1,040 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$232/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

This 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath-row house built in 1939 has wonderful potential. An opportunity to revive its classic Federal style charm in the vibrant H Street Corridor community. H St to 16th Street and just one block to Gales. Home needs a full rehab. Sold As-Is. Call lister with questions.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater

Features

Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,120
Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,120
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 1,040 Square Feet
Features: Chillum-Urban Land Complex

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 4540//0152
Zoning: R4
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Crawl Space

Condition

Fixer
New construction: No
Year built: 1939

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Capitol Hill

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Washington

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $232/sqft
Tax assessed value: $592,090
Annual tax amount: $29,109
Date on market: 12/30/2025
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

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Estimated sales range

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Price history

Date	Event	Price
1/7/2026	Pending sale	$259,900$232/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2235596 Report a problem
12/30/2025	Listed for sale	$259,900+197%$232/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2235596 Report a problem
2/17/2000	Sold	$87,500+98.9%$78/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/8/1998	Sold	$44,000-6.6%$39/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/13/1995	Sold	$47,125$42/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$29,109 +2142.7%	$582,170 +0.6%
2024	$1,298 +1%	$578,930 +1.7%
2023	$1,285 +0.2%	$569,140 +9.7%
2022	$1,282 +4.2%	$518,910 +4.9%
2021	$1,231 +4.8%	$494,820 +5.3%
2020	$1,175 +9.3%	$470,110 +8.4%
2018	$1,075 +9.6%	$433,580 +5.1%
2017	$980 +9.6%	$412,590 +11%
2016	$894 +9.8%	$371,630 +13.2%
2015	$814 +9.3%	$328,200 +15%
2014	$745 +9.3%	$285,410 +4.3%
2013	$681 +8.9%	$273,620 -1%
2012	$626	$276,320
2011	$626 +21%	$276,320 -9.1%
2010	$517 +100.4%	$304,090 -3.4%
2009	$258 -47.4%	$314,940 +24.1%
2007	$491 +5.2%	$253,850 +47.5%
2006	$466	$172,060 +13.1%
2005	--	$152,130 +39.1%
2004	--	$109,370 +19.8%
2003	--	$91,290 +10%
2002	--	$82,990 +16.6%
2001	--	$71,188

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