Timeless charm meets modern flexibility in this beautifully positioned semi-detached home, where original character and thoughtful updates come together. Soaring ceilings, abundant windows, original hardwood floors, transom windows, and period light fixtures create a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The main level features a spacious living room, separate dining room, and recently expanded galley kitchen with modern functionality and access to a versatile office/flex space, along with a newly added half bath. Upstairs, three comfortable bedrooms are joined by a bright sunroom featuring all-new windows, creating a wonderful spot for a sitting area, reading nook, or home office. The lower level truly sets this home apart with a fully remodeled, self-contained living suite featuring a private entrance, second kitchen, living area, flexible bedroom/den, and beautifully renovated full bath. Ideal for guests, extended living, a home office, or rental income, this versatile space offers exceptional flexibility. Additional highlights include fully owned solar panels generating approximately $1,200–$1,400 annually in renewable energy credits, a walk-up floored attic offering excellent storage or potential future expansion, a spacious front porch, and a yard with fruit trees and an herb garden. Just steps from Metro, shopping, restaurants, and the local farmers market, with Walter Reed, Busboys & Poets, and exciting neighborhood development nearby. A rare blend of classic character, thoughtful updates, flexible living space, and an exceptional location.
For sale
$775,000
617 Fern Pl NW, Washington, DC 20012
3beds
2,984sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
1,932 Square Feet Lot
$758,400 Zestimate®
$260/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern functionalitySecond kitchenNewly added half bathSeparate dining roomRecently expanded galley kitchenAll-new windowsThree comfortable bedrooms
- 10 days
- 879
- 81
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Errick Harrell 313-675-6411,
Redfin Corp
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2285066
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 710
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Finished,Rear Entrance
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,084
- Total interior livable area: 2,984 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,374
- Finished area below ground: 610
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,932 Square Feet
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3177//0005
- Zoning: SEE ZONING MAP
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Brightwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $260/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $623,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,241
- Date on market: 9/28/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$758,400
$720,000 - $796,000
$4,187/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $775,000+62.3%$260/sqft |
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| 11/12/2024 | Listing removed | $1,350 |
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| 10/14/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,350 |
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| 9/17/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/12/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,350+3.8% |
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| 1/22/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/20/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,300+8.3% |
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| 6/29/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/26/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,200-11.1% |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/14/2017 | Listing removed | $1,350 |
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| 10/19/2017 | Price change | $1,350-3.6% |
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| 10/12/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,400 |
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| 11/5/2014 | Sold | $477,500-3.5%$160/sqft |
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| 9/23/2014 | Pending sale | $495,000$166/sqft |
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| 9/11/2014 | Listed for sale | $495,000+26.9%$166/sqft |
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| 6/15/2009 | Sold | $390,000$131/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,241 +0.1% | $590,850 +0.4% |
| 2025 | $4,238 +1.2% | $588,450 +1.4% |
| 2024 | $4,187 +9.3% | $580,610 +5.1% |
| 2023 | $3,830 +8.6% | $552,540 +11.9% |
| 2022 | $3,527 +3.2% | $493,620 +3.1% |
| 2021 | $3,419 +4% | $478,560 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $3,287 +7.1% | $462,350 +6.4% |
| 2018 | $3,069 +9.4% | $434,350 +7.9% |
| 2017 | $2,805 +9% | $402,420 +7.5% |
| 2016 | $2,572 +15.9% | $374,300 +10.7% |
| 2015 | $2,220 +9.4% | $338,130 +9.5% |
| 2014 | $2,028 -3.6% | $308,810 -2.5% |
| 2013 | $2,104 -4.1% | $316,570 -2.7% |
| 2012 | $2,193 | $325,460 |
| 2011 | $2,193 -6.7% | $325,460 -5.4% |
| 2010 | $2,350 -21.5% | $343,970 -10.9% |
| 2009 | $2,994 -0.8% | $386,040 +12.5% |
| 2007 | $3,018 +39.6% | $343,000 +45.9% |
| 2006 | $2,162 +0.5% | $235,020 +4.9% |
| 2005 | $2,151 +45% | $224,040 +45% |
| 2004 | $1,483 +24.5% | $154,510 +24.5% |
| 2003 | $1,191 +1.6% | $124,105 +1.6% |
| 2002 | $1,173 -15.2% | $122,135 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $1,382 | $120,165 |
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Neighborhood: Takoma
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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