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  • Price cut: $75K (10/30)
    $575,000

    916 Emerson St NW, Washington, DC 20011

    3beds
    2,080sqft
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    $3,656/mo
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1923
    1,800 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $276/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Brick row houseStone foundationOriginal hardwood floorsFront porchMature treesLarge open finished basementBrick facade
    BRICK ROW HOUSE WHITE PANELING STONE FOUNDATION ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORS FRONT PORCH MATURE TREES SPACIOUS FINISHED LOWER LEVEL Charming 1923 brick row house in the heart of Petworth offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,600 square feet of living space plus a spacious finished lower level. Set on a 1,800 sq ft lot with classic DC curb appeal—brick facade, stone foundation, front porch, and mature trees. Inside you’ll find original hardwood floors running through much of the home, a functional kitchen with generous cabinetry, and comfortable living areas filled with natural light. The real standout is the large, open finished basement featuring warm wood flooring, white paneling, built-in seating, and flexible space ideal for a recreation room, home office, media lounge, or potential additional living area. Multiple bedrooms provide solid, usable space ready for your personal vision. Located on a quiet stretch of Emerson Street in one of Northwest DC’s most vibrant and convenient neighborhoods. Walk or short hop to Georgia Avenue shops, restaurants, and the Georgia Ave-Petworth Metro station. Parks, community amenities, and the energy of Petworth are right at your doorstep. This home has good bones and meaningful finished square footage in a location that continues to strengthen. Ideal for a buyer who wants classic DC character with room to update and customize—or an investor seeking solid value in a desirable zip code.
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    Listed by:

    Pamela Debnam 252-903-3616,

    Houwzer, LLC

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2289460MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Basement
      • Area: 640
      Heating
      • Hot Water, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • None, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
      Features
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Basement: Other
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,240
      • Total interior livable area: 2,080 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,600
      • Finished area below ground: 480

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Off Street
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
      Lot
      • Size: 1,800 Square Feet
      • Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 3011//0093
      • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter, Stone
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1923

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

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

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $276/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $682,590
      • Annual tax amount: $1,761
      • Date on market: 10/30/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Inclusions: All Fixtures And Fittings Attached To The Property
      • Exclusions: All Personal Property
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/30/2026Price change$575,000-11.5%$276/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2289460 Report a problem
        9/14/2026Listed for sale$650,000+616.6%$313/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        9/20/2002Sold$90,705$44/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026$1,761 +1.5%$682,970 +0.9%
        2025$1,735 +1.3%$677,160 -0.7%
        2024$1,713 +1.2%$681,700 +2.2%
        2023$1,692 +0.7%$666,890 +11.5%
        2022$1,681 +4.4%$597,910 +5.3%
        2021$1,610 +4.8%$567,820 +3.4%
        2020$1,536 +9.5%$549,300 +15%
        2018$1,403 +9.7%$477,490 +13.4%
        2017$1,279 +9.7%$420,920 +8.2%
        2016$1,165 +9.9%$389,170 +6.4%
        2015$1,060 +9.4%$365,660 +22.6%
        2014$969 +3.5%$298,240 +3.1%
        2013$936 -7%$289,400 -5%
        2012$1,007 $304,480
        2011$1,007 -59.2%$304,480 -14.9%
        2010$2,468 -18.7%$357,800 -15.7%
        2009$3,035 +245.6%$424,520 +22.1%
        2007$878 +5.2%$347,770 +24.4%
        2006$835 -15.2%$279,610 +21.5%
        2005$984 +12%$230,190 +35.1%
        2004$878 +12%$170,330 +52.5%
        2003$784 +2.2%$111,693 +1.6%
        2002$767 +2.3%$109,920 +1.6%
        2001$750 $108,147
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Petworth

        Getting around

        85 / 100
        Very Walkable
        74 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: John Lewis
        • Middle: Macfarland
        • High: Roosevelt High School At Macfarland
        • 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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