Welcome to 1638 Kramer St NE, Washington, DC! Beautifully upgraded 2BR, 1.5BA home offering the perfect blend of style, comfort, and peace of mind. This move-in ready property features a bright and inviting layout with fresh interior and exterior paint, custom built-ins, wood stairs, and a stunning fireplace with new mantle and updated stonework. Major system upgrades completed in 2022 include a new furnace, A/C, water heater, and improved ductwork—eliminating big-ticket concerns for years to come. Additional improvements include a new drainage system, professionally sealed crawl space in 2025, and structural updates including a new sill plate. Roof resealed and new skylight installed in 2025. Ideally located in a growing NE DC neighborhood with convenient access to commuter routes, shopping, and dining. A rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully updated and well-maintained home ready to enjoy from day one. Mortgage savings may be available for buyers of this listing.
For sale
Price cut: $4.5K (7/16)
$574,500
1638 Kramer St NE, Washington, DC 20002
2beds
960sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
600 Square Feet Lot
$571,000 Zestimate®
$598/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New skylight installedWood stairsNew drainage systemRoof resealedBright and inviting layoutCustom built-ins
- 132 days
- 76
- 7
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andre Margutti 301-440-8644,
Redfin Corp
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2259960
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Combination Dining/Living, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 960
- 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: 600 Square Feet
- Features: Urban Land-Beltsville-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 4540//0198
- Zoning: *
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Old City #1
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $598/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $564,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,948
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$571,000
$542,000 - $600,000
$2,806/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Price change | $574,500-0.8%$598/sqft |
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| 6/15/2026 | Price change | $579,000-0.2%$603/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $580,000+6.4%$604/sqft |
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| 7/7/2022 | Sold | $545,000-3.5%$568/sqft |
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| 6/27/2022 | Pending sale | $565,000$589/sqft |
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| 6/21/2022 | Contingent | $565,000$589/sqft |
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| 5/26/2022 | Price change | $565,000-5%$589/sqft |
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| 5/7/2022 | Price change | $595,000-2.3%$620/sqft |
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| 4/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $609,000+20.1%$634/sqft |
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| 3/3/2018 | Sold | $507,000-1.6%$528/sqft |
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| 1/22/2018 | Listed for sale | $515,000-1%$536/sqft |
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| 9/27/2017 | Listing removed | $520,000$542/sqft |
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| 8/2/2017 | Price change | $520,000-1.9%$542/sqft |
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| 6/7/2017 | Price change | $530,000-3.6%$552/sqft |
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| 5/7/2017 | Listed for sale | $550,000+1122.2%$573/sqft |
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| 5/8/2000 | Sold | $45,000+125%$47/sqft |
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| 9/7/1994 | Sold | $20,000$21/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,012 +1.6% | $564,000 +1.7% |
| 2025 | $3,948 -0.1% | $554,300 +0.5% |
| 2024 | $3,950 -26.5% | $551,760 -12.8% |
| 2023 | $5,376 +25% | $632,420 +8.2% |
| 2022 | $4,301 +5.4% | $584,660 +5.1% |
| 2021 | $4,078 +5.3% | $556,170 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $3,873 +17% | $531,310 +36.4% |
| 2018 | $3,310 +116.5% | $389,390 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $1,529 -83.1% | $368,140 +10.3% |
| 2016 | $9,039 +611% | $333,660 +13.9% |
| 2015 | $1,271 +9.1% | $292,930 +14.8% |
| 2014 | $1,165 +9.1% | $255,120 +4.2% |
| 2013 | $1,068 +8.6% | $244,750 0% |
| 2012 | $983 | $244,780 |
| 2011 | $983 +21% | $244,780 +2.5% |
| 2010 | $812 +395.4% | $238,920 -1.6% |
| 2009 | $164 -68.7% | $242,710 +27.3% |
| 2007 | $524 +5.2% | $190,660 +54.4% |
| 2006 | $498 | $123,480 +13.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $109,180 +39.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $78,490 +19.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $65,520 +20% |
| 2002 | -- | $54,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $54,600 |
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Neighborhood: Kingman Park
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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