Investors Delight. Located in the heart if the historical Anacostia neighborhood of South East, Washington, DC! Walking distance to the world renowned historical landmark Frederick Douglas house! This home offers endless opportunities! Wish options to subdivided the basement and create a separate entity great for ADU unit, studio apartment, Airbnb, or separate revenue generating space. Mins from Marion Barry Ave...in an up and coming district. Do not miss out on the endless opportunities this home offers you!!
For sale
Price cut: $9.9K (8/4)
$400,000
1656 U St SE, Washington, DC 20020
3beds
2,120sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
2,684 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$189/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 67 days |
- 322 |
- 8 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chris Cummings 202-591-7271,
Samson Properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2261108
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 770
Heating
- Radiant, Radiator
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Front Entrance,Exterior Entry,Connecting Stairway
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,310
- Total interior livable area: 2,120 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,540
- Finished area below ground: 580
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Enclosed, On Street, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,684 Square Feet
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 5765//0850
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Anacostia Historic District
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $189/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $406,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,401
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA 203(k)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2026 | Price change | $400,000-2.4%$189/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $409,900-8.9%$193/sqft |
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| 7/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,9000%$212/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Listing removed | $450,000-14.3%$212/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000+75.6%$248/sqft |
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| 4/17/2009 | Listing removed | $299,000+10.7%$141/sqft |
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| 5/7/2008 | Sold | $270,000-9.7%$127/sqft |
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| 3/1/2008 | Listed for sale | $299,000+291.3%$141/sqft |
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| 6/8/2000 | Sold | $76,410$36/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,401 +2.4% | $400,110 +2.4% |
| 2024 | $3,320 +3% | $390,550 +3% |
| 2023 | $3,223 +9.6% | $379,130 +9.6% |
| 2022 | $2,941 +6.7% | $346,010 +6.7% |
| 2021 | $2,756 +3.4% | $324,250 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $2,667 +15.4% | $313,720 +15.4% |
| 2018 | $2,311 +2.8% | $271,930 +2.8% |
| 2017 | $2,248 +10.4% | $264,450 +10.4% |
| 2016 | $2,036 +5.4% | $239,540 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $1,932 +15% | $227,340 +15% |
| 2014 | $1,680 -0.1% | $197,670 -0.1% |
| 2013 | $1,682 -14.4% | $197,860 -14.4% |
| 2012 | $1,965 | $231,130 |
| 2011 | $1,965 -17.1% | $231,130 -17.1% |
| 2010 | $2,369 -6.4% | $278,710 -6.4% |
| 2009 | $2,532 +21.6% | $297,860 +25.9% |
| 2007 | $2,082 +125.4% | $236,570 +24.8% |
| 2006 | $924 -13.6% | $189,590 +16.5% |
| 2005 | $1,069 +12% | $162,680 +18.4% |
| 2004 | $954 +6.4% | $137,420 +11.4% |
| 2003 | $897 +17.9% | $123,400 +13% |
| 2002 | $760 -35.8% | $109,205 +6% |
| 2001 | $1,185 | $103,024 |
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Neighborhood: Anacostia
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Ketcham Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Kramer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Anacostia High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 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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