Welcome to 717 Emerson St NE, a beautifully renovated brick rowhome offering modern updates, flexible living space, and excellent value in a convenient NE DC location. This move-in ready home features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and a fully finished basement that can be used as a home office, media room, fitness area, recreation room, guest space, or additional storage. The laundry area is located in the basement, helping keep the main living areas open and functional. The home has been thoughtfully updated throughout with a renovated kitchen featuring new cabinets, granite countertops, updated appliances, modern lighting, new flooring, and fresh paint. The updated bathroom offers a clean, modern look with stylish finishes. Additional improvements include a new water heater, new AC system, and a roof in good condition. Enjoy the charm of a classic DC brick rowhome with an inviting front porch, perfect for relaxing or welcoming guests. The location offers convenient access to Brookland, Fort Totten, Catholic University, Trinity Washington University, Monroe Street Market, and the Brookland Arts Walk. Fort Totten Metro, served by the Red, Green, and Yellow lines, is nearby, along with multiple bus routes and major commuter corridors for easy travel throughout the city. Brookland also offers popular restaurants, cafes, parks, community spaces, and neighborhood favorites such as Busboys and Poets, Brookland Pint, and Yes! Organic Market. Offered at $435,000, this is a great opportunity to own an updated home in Washington, DC at an accessible price point. With modern finishes, usable basement space, key system updates, and a convenient location, 717 Emerson St NE is a must-see.
For sale
Price cut: $5.5K (8/7)
$429,500
717 Emerson St NE, Washington, DC 20017
2beds
1,232sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
1,655 Square Feet Lot
$427,800 Zestimate®
$349/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully finished basementNew flooringNew cabinetsRoof in good conditionUpdated appliancesGranite countertopsBeautifully renovated brick rowhome
- 40 days |
- 576 |
- 33 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
yalcin zabun 713-480-7116,
Samson Properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2272508
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Screens, Storm Window(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,640
- Total interior livable area: 1,232 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 816
- Finished area below ground: 416
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 1,655 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Urban Land-Cristiana-Sunnysider
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3788//0031
- Zoning: RF1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Brookland
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Other
- Services included: Other
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $349/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $452,880
- Annual tax amount: $22,459
- Date on market: 7/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,Other,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$427,800
$406,000 - $449,000
$2,586/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Price change | $429,500-1.3%$349/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2272508 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $435,000+72.3%$353/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2272508 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Sold | $252,500+202.4%$205/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/1995 | Sold | $83,500$68/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,459 +656.8% | $449,180 +1.5% |
| 2024 | $2,968 +9% | $442,390 +3.9% |
| 2023 | $2,722 +8.2% | $425,790 +6.6% |
| 2022 | $2,515 +9.1% | $399,310 +3.6% |
| 2021 | $2,305 +9.7% | $385,410 +1.7% |
| 2020 | $2,100 +19.8% | $378,950 +15.2% |
| 2018 | $1,753 +9.5% | $329,010 +8.4% |
| 2017 | $1,601 +9.6% | $303,640 +5% |
| 2016 | $1,461 +9.8% | $289,100 +11.8% |
| 2015 | $1,331 +9.2% | $258,500 +11.7% |
| 2014 | $1,219 +9.2% | $231,510 +0.9% |
| 2013 | $1,117 +8.7% | $229,490 +0.1% |
| 2012 | $1,027 | $229,180 |
| 2011 | $1,027 +21% | $229,180 -8.2% |
| 2010 | $849 +22.1% | $249,730 -12.6% |
| 2009 | $696 -28.4% | $285,860 +27% |
| 2007 | $972 +5.2% | $225,140 +24.8% |
| 2006 | $924 | $180,430 +19.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $151,290 +22.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $123,360 +20% |
| 2003 | -- | $102,800 +2.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $100,203 +2.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $97,606 |
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Neighborhood: Michigan Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NABunker Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Brookland Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Dunbar High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 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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