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For sale
$1,395,000
1839 Lamont St NW, Washington, DC 20010
7beds
3,679sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1910
2,530 Square Feet Lot
$1,349,700 Zestimate®
$379/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Refreshed exterior
- 14 days
- 1,025
- 37
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Farid Ghanbari 571-263-2207,
Samson Properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2284184
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 7
Basement
- Area: 1073
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Other
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,779
- Total interior livable area: 3,679 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,706
- Finished area below ground: 973
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,530 Square Feet
- Features: Chillum-Urban Land Complex
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2606//0098
- Zoning: RF-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Hook/Up Avail
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mount Pleasant
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $379/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,479,610
- Annual tax amount: $5,296
- Date on market: 9/30/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,349,700
$1.28M - $1.42M
$6,902/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000$379/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,296 +1.8% | $1,429,370 +4.2% |
| 2025 | $5,201 +1.8% | $1,371,830 +0.4% |
| 2024 | $5,111 +1.7% | $1,366,150 +2.5% |
| 2023 | $5,023 +1.5% | $1,332,830 +6.7% |
| 2022 | $4,947 +4.8% | $1,249,490 +3.1% |
| 2021 | $4,721 +4.9% | $1,211,650 +2.4% |
| 2020 | $4,498 -46.5% | $1,183,410 +11.3% |
| 2018 | $8,414 +9.7% | $1,063,240 +4.8% |
| 2017 | $7,670 +9.9% | $1,014,190 +9.8% |
| 2016 | $6,979 +10% | $923,470 +7.2% |
| 2015 | $6,346 +119.6% | $861,610 +14.9% |
| 2014 | $2,890 +9.8% | $750,160 +9% |
| 2013 | $2,632 -2.8% | $688,390 -2.3% |
| 2012 | $2,707 | $704,350 |
| 2011 | $2,707 -45.7% | $704,350 -12.6% |
| 2010 | $4,988 +10% | $806,340 -11% |
| 2009 | $4,535 +15.2% | $905,970 +3.9% |
| 2007 | $3,937 +5.2% | $871,900 +15.6% |
| 2006 | $3,742 +0% | $754,260 +19.9% |
| 2005 | $3,742 +12% | $629,010 +19.3% |
| 2004 | $3,341 -5.4% | $527,370 +43.3% |
| 2003 | $3,532 +48% | $367,910 +48% |
| 2002 | $2,386 +1.8% | $248,587 +22% |
| 2001 | $2,343 | $203,760 |
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Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant
Nearby schools
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.






