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    • $650,000

    405 Van Buren St NW, Washington, DC 20012

    4beds
    1,220sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1917
    6,042 Square Feet Lot
    $632,700 Zestimate®
    $533/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Four spacious bedroomsAll-brick homeFresh interior paintKitchen updatesCentral air conditioningSeparate formal dining roomHardwood floors
    OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JULY 12th 1-4pm ONLY Fabulous Cape Cod offering an incredible opportunity for an owner-occupant looking to build equity or an investor seeking their next renovation project. With hardwood floors ready to be refinished, fresh interior paint, kitchen updates, and a little TLC, this diamond in the rough can truly shine. This all-brick home features four spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a separate formal dining room, a cozy living room with a fireplace, and central air conditioning. The solid layout and classic charm provide the perfect canvas to create your dream home. Ideally situated in a highly desirable neighborhood directly across from the Takoma Community Aquatic Center and Takoma Playground, residents enjoy easy access to tennis courts, a fitness center, tot lot, open green space, and a variety of recreational amenities. Just a 10-minute walk to the heart of Takoma Park, you'll find an outstanding selection of local favorites, including the weekend farmers market, Motorkat Restaurant, Busboys and Poets, Starbucks, CVS, Ace Hardware, and an array of shops and restaurants. .
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    Listed by:

    Bill Fitzgerald 202-213-3489,

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    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2271888MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater
      Features
      • Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Plaster Walls
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Basement: Garage Access,Interior Entry,Windows
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,220
      • Total interior livable area: 1,220 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,220

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Built In, Attached, Off Street
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 6,042 Square Feet
      • Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade
      • Parcel number: 3273//0027
      • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
      • Special conditions: Third Party Approval

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cape Cod
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Below Average
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1917

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Brightwood
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Washington

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $533/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $708,510
      • Annual tax amount: $2,144
      • Date on market: 7/10/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $632,700

        $601,000 - $664,000

        $3,291/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/10/2026Listed for sale$650,000$533/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2271888 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,144 +1.4%$703,920 +1.3%
        2024$2,114 +1.4%$694,830 +5.7%
        2023$2,085 +0.9%$657,150 +14.9%
        2022$2,066 +4.5%$571,910 +5.6%
        2021$1,978 +2.8%$541,750 +2.6%
        2020$1,923 +6.5%$528,270 +5.9%
        2018$1,806 +9.8%$498,760 +3.8%
        2017$1,645 +9.8%$480,700 +7.5%
        2016$1,499 +9.9%$447,230 +5.7%
        2015$1,363 +9.6%$422,970 +16.5%
        2014$1,245 -0.5%$363,050 -0.1%
        2013$1,251 -5.2%$363,510 -3.9%
        2012$1,320 $378,130
        2011$1,320 +17.2%$378,130 -9.7%
        2010$1,127 +10%$418,890 -15.9%
        2009$1,024 +13.2%$498,370 +9.2%
        2007$905 +5.2%$456,420 +18.4%
        2006$860 -5.7%$385,500 +3.3%
        2005$912 +12%$373,180 +40%
        2004$814 +12%$266,560 +46.9%
        2003$727 $181,458
        2002$727 $181,458
        2001$727 $181,458
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Manor Park

        Getting around

        79 / 100
        Very Walkable
        77 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

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