For sale

Price cut: $20K (10/16)

$729,031

31 Bates St NW, Washington, DC 20001

4beds

1,990sqft

$4,829/mo

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Townhouse

Built in 1924

1,488 Square Feet Lot

$722,900 Zestimate^®

$366/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Spacious light-filled interiors

Welcome to 31 Bates Street NW, a beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath rowhome in the heart of the vibrant Truxton Circle neighborhood. Blending classic Washington, DC charm with modern living, this home offers spacious, light-filled interiors and a functional layout designed for today's lifestyle. The flexible floor plan provides ample room for everyday living, entertaining, working from home, or hosting guests. **Private parking adds an extra level of convenience**, a valuable feature for city living. Enjoy being just moments from neighborhood restaurants, cafés, parks, grocery stores, Metro, and the Shaw and NoMa districts, with easy access to downtown DC and major commuter routes. A rare opportunity to own a spacious home with private parking in a convenient DC location.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3
Main level bathrooms: 3
Main level bedrooms: 4

Basement

Area: 154

Heating

Central, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,144
Total interior livable area: 1,990 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,990
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Private, On Street, Detached Carport
Carport spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 1,488 Square Feet
Features: Urban Land-Beltsville-Chillum

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 0615//0285
Zoning: RF-1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Other
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Other

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1924

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Old City #2

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Washington

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $366/sqft
Tax assessed value: $817,480
Annual tax amount: $1,976
Date on market: 8/5/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$722,900

$687,000 - $759,000

$4,860/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/16/2026	Price change	$729,031-2.7%$366/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2267950 Report a problem
9/18/2026	Listed for sale	$749,031+49.8%$376/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2267950 Report a problem
9/9/2025	Sold	$500,000$251/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	$6,949 +251.7%	$817,480 -0.2%
2025	$1,976 +1.4%	$819,420 +1.1%
2024	$1,949 +1.3%	$810,890 +1.3%
2023	$1,923 +0.8%	$800,850 +4.8%
2022	$1,908 +4.5%	$763,930 +2.1%
2021	$1,826 +4.8%	$748,500 +2.8%
2020	$1,742 +9.6%	$727,800 +7.5%
2018	$1,589 +9.7%	$677,220 +9.1%
2017	$1,448 +9.8%	$620,850 +14.4%
2016	$1,320 +9.9%	$542,680 +19%
2015	$1,201 +9.5%	$455,940 +13.4%
2014	$1,096 +9.5%	$402,230 +4.1%
2013	$1,001 +9.3%	$386,450 -2.4%
2012	$916	$395,990
2011	$916 +21%	$395,990 -11.1%
2010	$757 +78.1%	$445,310 -2.1%
2009	$425 +8.3%	$454,810 +12.5%
2007	$392 +5.2%	$404,180 +9.9%
2006	$373 -25.7%	$367,880 +6.6%
2005	$502 +12%	$345,100 +56%
2004	$448 +12%	$221,220 +60%
2003	$400 +25%	$138,260 +43%
2002	$320 -31%	$96,684
2001	$464	$96,684