Welcome to 221 M Street, a Victorian gem in the midst of DC. Boasting a 3 bed 2.5 bath main unit and a just redone 2 bedroom English basement, this house is perfect for families looking to offset their mortgage, or investors looking for steady rental income. Fantastic original features throughout the upper unit, refinished wooden floors, three fireplaces, back patio, off street parking. Coupled with a rare two bedroom lower unit that has just been updated, perfect for renters. A walk score of 93, and a transit score of 94, minutes from the metro, restaurants, Union Station, and Georgetown Law Center (renter supply chain). Straddling all that Mount Vernon and Truxton Circle have to offer, this house is perfectly situated between two of the cities most vibrant neighborhoods.
For sale
Price cut: $146K (4/30)
$1,049,000
221 M St NW, Washington, DC 20001
5beds
2,846sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1915
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$1,021,000 Zestimate®
$369/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Off street parkingRefinished wooden floorsThree fireplacesBack patio
- 125 days |
- 362 |
- 19 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lewis Van Dusen 202-670-0415,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2247808
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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 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Half Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 1
- Level: Lower
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Lower
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Upper Level, Washer In Unit
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: English,Front Entrance,Walk-Out Access,Side Entrance,Rear Entrance,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane, Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,846
- Total interior livable area: 2,846 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,946
- Finished area below ground: 900
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Enclosed, Driveway, Secured, Alley Access, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Lighting, Balcony
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,178 Square Feet
- Features: Chillum-Urban Land Complex
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0555//0806
- Zoning: SEE TAX RECORDS
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional,Victorian
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mount Vernon Triangle
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $369/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,003,470
- Annual tax amount: $8,466
- Date on market: 2/26/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,021,000
$970,000 - $1.07M
$6,939/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | Price change | $1,049,000-12.2%$369/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2247808 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000-0.4%$420/sqft |
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| 12/19/2025 | Listing removed | $1,200,000$422/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2221802 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$422/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2221802 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2025 | Listing removed | $1,200,000$422/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2212282 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2025 | Price change | $1,200,000-12.7%$422/sqft |
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| 2/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,375,000+287.3%$483/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2187126 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2143428 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,300$2/sqft |
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| 5/24/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/11/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,300+3.6%$2/sqft |
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| 2/12/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/6/2021 | Price change | $4,150-5.5%$1/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC483092 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2020 | Listed for rent | $4,390$2/sqft |
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| 8/14/2003 | Sold | $355,000$125/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,530 +0.8% | $1,003,470 +0.8% |
| 2024 | $8,466 +0.9% | $995,990 +0.9% |
| 2023 | $8,393 +4.1% | $987,430 +4.1% |
| 2022 | $8,062 +2.7% | $948,440 +2.7% |
| 2021 | $7,846 +3% | $923,080 +3% |
| 2020 | $7,616 +6% | $895,950 +6% |
| 2018 | $7,187 +9% | $845,570 +9% |
| 2017 | $6,593 +14.3% | $775,670 +14.3% |
| 2016 | $5,767 +18.3% | $678,420 +18.3% |
| 2015 | $4,876 +13.1% | $573,640 +13.1% |
| 2014 | $4,310 +2.1% | $507,080 +2.1% |
| 2013 | $4,219 -2.4% | $496,410 -2.4% |
| 2012 | $4,325 | $508,840 |
| 2011 | $4,325 -11.3% | $508,840 -11.3% |
| 2010 | $4,876 -0.8% | $573,610 -0.8% |
| 2009 | $4,915 +19.1% | $578,210 +23.3% |
| 2007 | $4,128 +4% | $469,110 +8.7% |
| 2006 | $3,970 +14.2% | $431,500 +19.1% |
| 2005 | $3,478 +203.8% | $362,240 +203.8% |
| 2004 | $1,145 +121.8% | $119,220 +30.3% |
| 2003 | $516 +25% | $91,490 +25.3% |
| 2002 | $413 | $73,000 |
| 2001 | $413 | $73,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Mount Vernon Square
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Walker-Jones Education CampusGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Dunbar High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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