In a neighborhood undergoing exciting transformation, this home offers the perfect canvas. With a started kitchen remodel awaiting your finishing touch, space for modern upgrades, and a walk-out basement leading to a large backyard and detached garage, the possibilities are endless. Nearby homes have been reimagined beautifully, and this is your chance to create something truly special—whether as your own home or an investment. Recent pipe updates offer a head start. Bring your vision to life in this evolving community
For sale
Price cut: $20K (8/14)
$499,900
228 Jefferson St NW, Washington, DC 20011
3beds
1,673sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1936
2,556 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$299/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garage
- 31 days |
- 478 |
- 20 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sonya Dalton 240-988-6895,
Keller Williams Preferred Properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2272360
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 667
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,844
- Total interior livable area: 1,673 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,177
- Finished area below ground: 496
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Other, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,556 Square Feet
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3328//0045
- Zoning: ZR-16
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Petworth
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $299/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $690,290
- Annual tax amount: $34,341
- Date on market: 7/17/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,953/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Price change | $499,900-3.8%$299/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2272360 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $519,900+6.8%$311/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2272360 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2026 | Listing removed | $487,000$291/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2257116 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $487,000$291/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2257116 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,341 +2028.7% | $686,810 +0.6% |
| 2024 | $1,613 +1.2% | $682,670 +1.7% |
| 2023 | $1,594 +0.6% | $670,930 +10% |
| 2022 | $1,585 +4.3% | $609,660 +5.6% |
| 2021 | $1,519 +4.8% | $577,560 +5.5% |
| 2020 | $1,449 +9.5% | $547,420 +15.8% |
| 2018 | $1,324 +9.7% | $472,810 +13.5% |
| 2017 | $1,207 +9.7% | $416,430 +10% |
| 2016 | $1,100 +9.9% | $378,720 +9.7% |
| 2015 | $1,001 +9.4% | $345,230 +20.9% |
| 2014 | $915 +6.2% | $285,610 +3.4% |
| 2013 | $862 +9.1% | $276,260 -3.3% |
| 2012 | $790 | $285,740 |
| 2011 | $790 +21% | $285,740 -17.4% |
| 2010 | $653 +10% | $346,050 -12.7% |
| 2009 | $593 +10.6% | $396,520 +19.5% |
| 2007 | $536 +5.2% | $331,770 +37.1% |
| 2006 | $510 -12% | $242,030 +29.7% |
| 2005 | $580 +12% | $186,580 +11.1% |
| 2004 | $518 +12% | $167,930 +33% |
| 2003 | $462 +4% | $126,263 +3% |
| 2002 | $444 +4.1% | $122,576 +3.1% |
| 2001 | $427 | $118,890 |
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Neighborhood: Petworth
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Barnard Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10MacFarland Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High School @ MacFarlandGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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