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For sale by owner
  • $650,000

    916 Emerson St NW, Washington, DC 20011

    3beds
    1,600sqft
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    $4,133/mo
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1923
    1,800 Square Feet Lot
    $667,200 Zestimate®
    $406/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Brick row houseWhite panelingStone foundationOriginal hardwood floorsFront porchMature treesSpacious 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. Offered for sale by owner. Private showings available. Sold as-is.
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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Heat pump, Other, Gas, Other
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Basement: Finished
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Off-street, On-street
      Features
      • Exterior features: Vinyl, Wood, Brick, Cement / Concrete
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City
      Lot
      • Size: 1,800 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 30110093

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      Materials
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1923

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Washington

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $406/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $682,970
      • Annual tax amount: $1,761
      • Date on market: 9/14/2026

        Estimated market value

        $667,200

        $600,000 - $734,000

        $3,736/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/14/2026Listed for sale$650,000+616.6%$406/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        9/20/2002Sold$90,705$57/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
        76 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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