$1,316,717 - $1,378,000
RENTED JUL 16, 2025

1231 Girard St NW Washington, DC 20009

Columbia Heights Neighborhood
6 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,414 Sq Ft
$395 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Primary bedroom faces the bay
  • Dual Staircase
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Second Kitchen
  • Deck
  • 3-minute walk to 14th and Girard Street Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Introducing 1231 Girard Street NW in the Columbia Heights section of Washington DC. This 6-bedroom 2.5 bath circa 1910 residence has approximately 2,448 sf living space and a rental unit situated in the geographic center of the District of Columbia. An outdoor river rock patio retreat surrounded by 5-foot ornamental shrubs greets you. Wrought iron plumbers pipe hand rails steady your path to the front porch illuminated with a natural gas lantern. The front porch has a 3-foot stone capped masonry wall that facilitates concealment of packages. The facade is quintessentially Victorian featuring roman cut buff brick, a decorative carved stone panel above the front vestibule double doors. The 3-story trapezoidal bay windows draw the eye upward to the original copper finial at the peak of the turret. The walnut double doors welcome you through an impressive vestibule entryway that incorporates bottle green, emerald green, burgundy and cream colored subway tiles anchored by original geometric patterned hexagonal tile flooring with a Greek key border all illuminated by a classical revival pendant lighting. The main residence features period details to include 3 original mantles located: in the dining room a 9-foot mantle with bronze and cream subway tiled hearth and (with natural gas fueled fireplace) and 2 two-tiered decorative mantels; one in the front parlor and the 3rd floor mantle has fluted composite columns (front bedroom). The main level has 11-foot ceilings throughout, an archway transition from the entry-hall to the center stair hall, unique lattice work / gingerbread at the entry hall with an 8 foot quarter sewn oak Victorian columned mirror with built-in storage. The center hall staircase incorporates a raised paneled wall with a built-in storage bench that conceals a main level half bath. A pair of 8-foot 5-panel pocket doors provide a grand transition to a generous sized dining-room with an 11-foot walnut framed Victorian sky-light with opaque glass divided light panels bordered by amber glass panels providing an ethereal softly illuminated formal dining space that compliments a partitioning stained glass window that illuminates the center stair hall from the dining room. Two northern exposure double hung dining room windows provide additional natural light in addition to new LED lighting. A 5-paneled door with a stained glass transom leads to the eat-in kitchen complete with solid surface soap stone counters with butcher block inset, 60-inch natural gas cast iron AGA Stove with custom hood and pot-filler, stainless steel appliances, 42-inch solid wood cabinetry with upper display cabinets, pendant and LED lighting, iron pot rack, large working center island with seating area, pantry with opaque glass door and a rear staircase. A half light rear kitchen door provides access to the deck and stairs to the lower patio and back yard area. Classical revival lighting fixtures are location through-out the main historic residence all maintained with a preservationist spirit. This home is equipped with programmable thermostats, upgraded electrical (2006-2007 install) and upgraded plumbing (2006-2007) and 2 zones of HVAC with room for reimagination on a beautiful tree-lined block. Convenient to restaurants (11th Street, 14th St & U Street corridors), grocery stores (Whole Foods, Harris Teeter, Giant, Safeway & Trader Joes) coffee shops (Coffee Roasters, Starbucks), gyms (Washington Sports Clubs & YMCA) and entertainment with a 91-walk score 94 bike score.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Damon Downing

Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington License #SP98362597 Listed on: 06/04/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington

Co-Listed By

Tricia Downing

Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington License #SP200205973

Last Renter's Agent

Damon Downing

Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington License #SP98362597 Listed on: 06/04/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,827

Year Built

  • Built in 1910 | Remodeled in 2007

Lot Details

  • 2,031 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Front Yard
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Plaster Walls
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 4 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Dual Staircase
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Stained Glass
  • Double Door Entry
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom faces the bay

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Stacked Electric Washer and Dryer

Finished Basement

  • English Basement
  • Front and Rear Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement with some natural light

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Urban Location

Schools

  • Tubman Elementary School
  • Columbia Heights Education Campus Middle School
  • Cardozo Education Campus High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $6,000
  • Requires 1 Month of Rent Paid Up Front
  • Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity, gas, internet
  • The owner pays for sewer, real estate taxes, water, pest control, management
  • Rent includes taxes, water
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
  • Available 6/4/25
  • $50 Application Fee
  • $125 Repair Deductible
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2856//0813

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Columbia Heights Subdivision
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,827

Year Built

Built in 1910 | Remodeled in 2007

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2025-06-04
  • Application Fee: 50.00
  • Months Rent Up Front: 1.0
  • Owner Pays: Sewer, Taxes - Real Estate, Water, Pest Control, Management
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Rent Includes: Taxes, Water
  • Security Deposit: 6000.00
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Tenant Pays: Cable Tv, Electricity, Gas, Internet
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No
  • Max Lease in Months: 24
  • Min Lease in Months: 12
  • Rent Spree Online Application: Yes

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Exclusions: Parking
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Rubbermaid Storage Shed, Storage Room Shelving
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Year Renovated: 2007
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Introducing 1231 Girard Street NW in the Columbia Heights section of Washington DC. This 6-bedroom 2.5 bath circa 1910 residence has approximately 2,448 sf living space and a rental unit situated in the geographic center of the District of Columbia. An outdoor river rock patio retreat surrounded by 5-foot ornamental shrubs greets you. Wrought iron plumbers pipe hand rails steady your path to the front porch illuminated with a natural gas lantern. The front porch has a 3-foot stone capped masonry wall that facilitates concealment of packages. The façade is quintessentially Victorian featuring roman cut buff brick, a decorative carved stone panel above the front vestibule double doors. The 3-story trapezoidal bay windows draw the eye upward to the original copper finial at the peak of the turret. The walnut double doors welcome you through an impressive vestibule entryway that incorporates bottle green, emerald green, burgundy and cream colored subway tiles anchored by original geometric patterned hexagonal tile flooring with a Greek key border all illuminated by a classical revival pendant lighting. The main residence features period details to include 3 original mantles located: in the dining room a 9-foot mantle with bronze and cream subway tiled hearth and (with natural gas fueled fireplace) and 2 two-tiered decorative mantels; one in the front parlor and the 3rd floor mantle has fluted composite columns (front bedroom). The main level has 11-foot ceilings throughout, an archway transition from the entry-hall to the center stair hall, unique lattice work / gingerbread at the entry hall with an 8 foot quarter sewn oak Victorian columned mirror with built-in storage. The center hall staircase incorporates a raised paneled wall with a built-in storage bench that conceals a main level half bath. A pair of 8-foot 5-panel pocket doors provide a grand transition to a generous sized dining-room with an 11-foot walnut framed Victorian sky-light with opaque glass divided light panels bordered by amber glass panels providing an ethereal softly illuminated formal dining space that compliments a partitioning stained glass window that illuminates the center stair hall from the dining room. Two northern exposure double hung dining room windows provide additional natural light in addition to new LED lighting. A 5-paneled door with a stained glass transom leads to the eat-in kitchen complete with solid surface soap stone counters with butcher block inset, 60-inch natural gas cast iron AGA Stove with custom hood and pot-filler, stainless steel appliances, 42-inch solid wood cabinetry with upper display cabinets, pendant and LED lighting, iron pot rack, large working center island with seating area, pantry with opaque glass door and a rear staircase. A half light rear kitchen door provides access to the deck and stairs to the lower patio and back yard area. Classical revival lighting fixtures are location through-out the main historic residence all maintained with a preservationist spirit. This home is equipped with programmable thermostats, upgraded electrical (2006-2007 install) and upgraded plumbing (2006-2007) and 2 zones of HVAC with room for reimagination on a beautiful tree-lined block. Convenient to restaurants (11th Street, 14th St & U Street corridors), grocery stores (Whole Foods, Harris Teeter, Giant, Safeway & Trader Joes) coffee shops (Coffee Roasters, Starbucks), gyms (Washington Sports Clubs & YMCA) and entertainment with a 91-walk score 94 bike score.
  • Repair Deductible: 125.00
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Marble
  • Interior Amenities: 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bedroom - Bay Front, Skylight(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional, Stain/Lead Glass
  • Window Features: Double Hung
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Gas/Propane, Other
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Double Entry
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Floors In Unit Count: 4
  • Levels Count: 4
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: English, Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished, Front Entrance, Rear Entrance
  • Basement Finished Percent: 90.00
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Upper Floor, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 3664
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3414
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 2.45
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2448
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 966
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 250
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1216
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1231

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Gutter System
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top, Paved, Alley
  • Roof: Shingle, Composite, Asphalt
  • Spa: No
  • View: Street
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Main Entrance Lock
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: TUBMAN
  • Middle School: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS EDUCATION CAMPUS
  • High School: CARDOZO EDUCATION CAMPUS
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121140357950
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: TUBMAN
  • High School: CARDOZO EDUCATION CAMPUS
  • Middle Or Junior School: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS EDUCATION CAMPUS

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Lot Features: Adjoins - Public Land, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2031.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: RF-1
  • Zoning Description: The RF-1 zone is for predominantly developed row houses on small lots within which no more than 2 dwelling units are permitted.

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2856//0813
  • Close Date: 07/16/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2004
Sold by
Tielman Frances
Bought by
Smith Zeric
Current Estimated Value
$1,347,359

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
6.02%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1994
Sold by
Neal Lucy C
Bought by
Tielman Frances M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
8.49%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Smith Zeric $675,000 --
Tielman Frances M $160,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Zeric K $934,200
Closed Smith Zeric $955,219
Closed Smith Zeric K $932,500
Closed Smith Zeric K $920,000
Closed Smith Zeric $540,000
Previous Owner Tielman Frances M $152,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Rented $6,000 0.0% --
06/04/2025 06/04/25 For Rent $6,000 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $9,827 $1,156,150 $543,780 $612,370
2023 $9,607 $1,130,190 $529,060 $601,130
2022 $9,377 $1,103,130 $525,070 $578,060
2021 $9,161 $1,077,730 $514,740 $562,990
2020 $8,566 $1,007,750 $484,010 $523,740
2019 $8,330 $979,960 $465,340 $514,620
2018 $7,904 $929,840 $0 $0
2017 $7,838 $922,100 $0 $0
2016 $7,482 $880,200 $0 $0
2015 $6,577 $773,730 $0 $0
2014 $5,492 $646,140 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Damon Downing

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Damon Downing

    Coldwell Banker (NRT-Southeast-MidAtlantic)

    (202) 680-9516

    9 in this area

    50 Total Sales

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  • Tricia Downing

    Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Tricia Downing

    Coldwell Banker (NRT-Southeast-MidAtlantic)

    (202) 855-2339

    2 in this area

    9 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2204406

Bright MLS

APN: 2856-0813

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20009 Columbia Heights

1231 Girard St NW, Washington, DC

This home is located at 1231 Girard St NW, Washington, DC 20009 since 04 June 2025 and is currently priced at $1,347,359. This property was built in 1910. 1231 Girard St NW is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including Tubman Elementary School, Cardozo Education Campus, and Columbia Heights Education Campus.

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