A diamond in the rough. This 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath Monroe Street residence blends classic Brookland charm with modern convenience, and presents a rare opportunity for buyers seeking value, upside potential, and the ability to customize a home to their own taste. Inside, the home features a living room, formal dining room and separate sitting room, creating comfortable spaces for both everyday living and entertaining. The eat-in kitchen offers new quartz countertops and new stainless steel appliances providing a strong foundation for future personalization and design enhancements. French doors off the sitting room open to a deck and fenced rear yard inviting low-maintenance outdoor retreat perfect for morning coffee, gardening or weekend gatherings. Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms offer flexibility for a nursery, home office, fitness room or expanded closet space. The rear bedroom’s unique layout makes it especially well suited for a library, studio, wellness space or indoor plant sanctuary. The full bathrooms have hotel-inspired tilework, modern fixtures and bright vanities. The lower level adds additional versatility with a built-in wet bar, full bath, laundry area and substantial storage space — ideal for a media lounge, guest suite, recreation room or future in-law accommodations. PLEASE NOTE: In Winter 2025, the property experienced a burst pipe event (look at the old listing to see the prevous price and pictures). The current "AS-IS" pricing reflects the home being offered in as-is condition while the owner evaluates potential renovation paths. The home was professionally remediated: parts of the kitchen cabinetry, including, the original HWF, drywall and ceiling have been removed on the main and lower levels. Renovated homes within the neighborhood and surrounding area have recently sold between approximately $950,000 and $1.1M, depending on scope, finish level and overall updates — creating a compelling value-add opportunity for investors, renovators or end users seeking immediate equity potential. Located just steps from the Brookland–CUA Metro, Monroe Street Market, Barnes & Noble, Starbucks, Busboys & Poets and neighborhood favorites, 1843 Monroe Street NE combines location, scale and long-term upside in one of DC’s most desirable communities. Schedule your private showing today and explore the possibilities at Brookland’s next exceptional value opportunity.
Under contract
$700,000
1843 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC 20018
5beds
2,787sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
4,450 Square Feet Lot
$721,500 Zestimate®
$251/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Substantial storage spaceSeparate sitting roomFour generously sized bedroomsLaundry areaFenced rear yardModern fixturesEat-in kitchen
- 38 days |
- 354 |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tracey Williams Barnett 202-277-1228,
RLAH @properties,
Listing Team: District City Living, Co-Listing Agent: Asia Melaya Tyler 202-213-9712,
RLAH @properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2264462
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 1, Full Bath, Half Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Finished,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,117
- Total interior livable area: 2,787 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,080
- Finished area below ground: 707
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Alley Access
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,450 Square Feet
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 4204//0821
- Zoning: R-1-B
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Brookland
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $251/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $8,567
- Annual tax amount: $8,567
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$721,500
$685,000 - $758,000
$5,322/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Contingent | $700,000$251/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $700,000-29.3%$251/sqft |
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| 12/12/2025 | Listing removed | $990,000$355/sqft |
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| 10/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $990,000$355/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Listing removed | $990,000$355/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,300-11.7%$2/sqft |
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| 7/26/2025 | Price change | $990,000-2%$355/sqft |
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| 7/8/2025 | Price change | $1,010,000-1%$362/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Price change | $1,020,000-2.9%$366/sqft |
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| 5/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000+34.6%$377/sqft |
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| 11/22/2024 | Listing removed | $6,000$2/sqft |
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| 8/15/2024 | Listed for rent | $6,000+42.9%$2/sqft |
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| 9/20/2019 | Sold | $780,000-2.5%$280/sqft |
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| 9/14/2019 | Listing removed | $4,200$2/sqft |
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| 8/29/2019 | Price change | $4,200-6.7%$2/sqft |
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| 7/25/2019 | Price change | $799,900-4.2%$287/sqft |
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| 7/15/2019 | Listed for rent | $4,500$2/sqft |
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| 7/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $835,000+58.9%$300/sqft |
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| 3/7/2013 | Sold | $525,550+5.2%$189/sqft |
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| 1/25/2013 | Price change | $499,500-4.8%$179/sqft |
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| 1/3/2013 | Price change | $524,900-2.5%$188/sqft |
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| 11/29/2012 | Listed for sale | $538,500+47.5%$193/sqft |
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| 6/11/2009 | Sold | $365,000+17%$131/sqft |
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| 3/31/2009 | Sold | $312,000-37.6%$112/sqft |
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| 12/14/2005 | Sold | $500,000+291.5%$179/sqft |
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| 5/31/1996 | Sold | $127,727+183.8%$46/sqft |
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| 7/6/1995 | Sold | $45,000-28%$16/sqft |
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| 12/13/1993 | Sold | $62,500$22/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,162 +1% | $842,600 +1% |
| 2024 | $7,088 +3.1% | $833,890 +3.1% |
| 2023 | $6,873 +15% | $808,540 +15% |
| 2022 | $5,976 +15.9% | $703,070 +3% |
| 2021 | $5,155 +6% | $682,830 +2.1% |
| 2020 | $4,864 +20.5% | $668,970 +5.3% |
| 2018 | $4,037 +9.8% | $635,090 +12.2% |
| 2017 | $3,677 +9.8% | $566,040 +6.4% |
| 2016 | $3,349 +9.9% | $531,790 +4.7% |
| 2015 | $3,047 +9.6% | $507,970 +27.9% |
| 2014 | $2,780 -7.8% | $397,240 +2% |
| 2013 | $3,015 +7.3% | $389,270 -2.2% |
| 2012 | $2,809 | $398,010 |
| 2011 | $2,809 -14% | $398,010 -11.9% |
| 2010 | $3,265 -20.1% | $451,650 -12.2% |
| 2009 | $4,088 +23.1% | $514,640 +17.6% |
| 2007 | $3,322 +135.7% | $437,480 +48.7% |
| 2006 | $1,409 -7.8% | $294,260 +26% |
| 2005 | $1,529 +12% | $233,490 +29.6% |
| 2004 | $1,365 +42.4% | $180,190 +38.8% |
| 2003 | $959 -20.2% | $129,851 +3.8% |
| 2002 | $1,201 -13.2% | $125,076 +4% |
| 2001 | $1,383 | $120,301 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Brookland
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Burroughs Education CampusGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Brookland Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Dunbar High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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- Washington, DC
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- 20018
- Brookland
- 1843 Monroe St NE







