SOLAR PANELS! WHOLE HOUSE BATTER BACKUP! Live off the power grid in this renovated Brookland semi-detached row home. It’s so bright and light, with three sun exposures! Semi-detached row home. Bright and light- 3 sun exposures. Renovated in 2021. Open floor plan, hardwood floors. Large gourmet kitchen, with huge island & breakfast bar. Stainless appliances, quartz countertops. Large deck off dining room. Wood burning fireplace. Powder room on main level. Second level with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Primary bedroom has en suite bath, walk-in shower & walk-in closets. Charming transom windows. Second full bath upstairs has soaking bathtub. Large and flat fenced backyard. Private parking in rear. Finished walk-out basement with in-law/au pair suite (bedroom, wet-bar, recreation room, & full bath). SOLAR PANELS for off-the-grid living (potential to sell back to the power grid!). Whole-house battery backup (installed in 2022). Enjoy the best Brookland has to offer: great restaurants (Primirose, Menomale, Provost, Right Proper Brewing), coffee shops (Zeke’s coffee), Trader Joe's, shops, parks, Artswallk, Monroe Street Farmers Market, swimming pools, easy commuting, Brookland-CUA Metro Station, schools and universities.
Sold for $890,000
$890,000
1617 Otis St NE, Washington, DC 20018
4beds
2,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
3,175 Square Feet Lot
$887,100 Zestimate®
$371/sqft
$4,581 Estimated rent
Home value
$887,100
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Private parking in rearOpen floor planWood burning fireplaceStainless appliancesLarge gourmet kitchenQuartz countertopsHardwood floors
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Listed by:
Melanie Friedson 301-346-9207,
RLAH @properties
Bought with:
Alison Shutt
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2211908
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Attached Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Recessed Lighting
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Recessed Lighting
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Recessed Lighting, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Has Laundry, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Laundry Room
Features
- Bar, Breakfast Area, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance,Full,Finished,Heated
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s), Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,406
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,520
- Finished area below ground: 880
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Enclosed, Private, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Privacy,Wood,Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 3,175 sqft
- Features: Urban, Urban Land-Cristiana-Sunnysider
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 4149//0026
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: See Remarks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Fireplace/Wood Stove
- Energy generation: PV Solar Array(s) Owned, Pre-wired for PV Solar
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Brookland
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,Other
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Sold | $890,000-1.1%$371/sqft |
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| 1/26/2026 | Contingent | $899,900$375/sqft |
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| 1/9/2026 | Price change | $899,900-3.1%$375/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Price change | $929,000-2%$387/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Price change | $948,000-1%$395/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $958,000+3.6%$399/sqft |
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| 11/30/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2019844 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2021 | Sold | $925,000+2.8%$385/sqft |
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| 11/8/2021 | Pending sale | $899,900$375/sqft |
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| 11/5/2021 | Listed for sale | $899,900+50%$375/sqft |
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| 7/23/2021 | Sold | $600,000-3.2%$250/sqft |
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| 6/25/2021 | Pending sale | $620,000$258/sqft |
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| 6/19/2021 | Listed for sale | $620,000$258/sqft |
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| 1/17/2018 | Listing removed | $2,295$1/sqft |
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| 1/3/2018 | Price change | $2,295-11.6%$1/sqft |
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| 12/18/2017 | Price change | $2,595-3.7%$1/sqft |
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| 11/19/2017 | Price change | $2,695-2%$1/sqft |
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| 11/16/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,750$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,418 -84% | $962,510 +3.9% |
| 2024 | $46,314 +575.8% | $926,280 +4% |
| 2023 | $6,853 +60.5% | $890,250 +4.6% |
| 2022 | $4,271 +2.7% | $851,320 +50.5% |
| 2021 | $4,160 +5.1% | $565,780 +4.5% |
| 2020 | $3,959 +17.9% | $541,470 +9.2% |
| 2018 | $3,358 +9.8% | $496,050 +5.2% |
| 2017 | $3,059 +9.8% | $471,520 +13.9% |
| 2016 | $2,787 +9.9% | $414,120 +3.8% |
| 2015 | $2,536 +9.5% | $398,940 +16.4% |
| 2014 | $2,316 +0.5% | $342,620 +0.7% |
| 2013 | $2,304 -0.7% | $340,110 -0.1% |
| 2012 | $2,321 | $340,510 |
| 2011 | $2,321 +10.7% | $340,510 -7.3% |
| 2010 | $2,097 +10% | $367,230 -14.3% |
| 2009 | $1,906 +12.9% | $428,470 +22.6% |
| 2007 | $1,688 +5.2% | $349,550 +28% |
| 2006 | $1,605 -16.2% | $273,190 +25% |
| 2005 | $1,916 +13.2% | $218,550 +24% |
| 2004 | $1,692 +32.7% | $176,250 +32.7% |
| 2003 | $1,275 +0.4% | $132,820 +0.4% |
| 2002 | $1,270 +30% | $132,295 +0.4% |
| 2001 | $977 | $131,770 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Brookland
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Burroughs Education CampusGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Brookland Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Dunbar High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 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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- Washington, DC
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- 20018
- Brookland
- 1617 Otis St NE
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