NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $668,177 - $737,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,804 Sq Ft
$394/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 08, 2024

Last sale price $655,000 $363 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,924/month

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Central Heating
  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 2-minute walk to Fort Stevens Recreation Center

About This Home

As of March 2024

Welcome to 1263 Van Buren Street NW, a charming home in need of a little TLC nestled in the sought-after Brightwood neighborhood. Located one block away from The Parks at Walter Reed, this solid brick detached home represents tremendous value for the savvy home buyer or investor. The Parks at Walter Reed features the city’s newest Whole Foods Market, a brand new Jinya Ramen Bar and many more restaurants and stores coming next spring with several amenities very soon. Enjoy hours of running, biking riding or hiking in Rock Creek part with two trailheads and one street entrance less than a ½ mile away. This home features 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom on the 2nd floor, a kitchen, dining and living rooms on the 1st floor and a basement that has tall ceilings, a full bathroom and is currently configured with a kitchen. It’s the ideal basement for you to create a recreation room with a wet bar to host your weekly movie and game nights or create an in-law suite with a separate entrance. Bring your vision and imagine yourself with the ability to walk to Safeway, CVS, Whole Foods or Walmart to go shopping or enjoy a weekend brunch at Busboy’s and Poet’s and farmer’s market in downtown Takoma which a 5-minute drive and a 15-minute walk. Play tennis, basketball, soccer and baseball at Ft. Steven’s Recreation Center which is a block away and swim at the Takoma Aquatics Center which is just over a ½ mile away on the same street. Conveniently located to many areas for shopping, recreation and entertainment: within steps of Rock Creek park, Whole Foods, Jinya Ramen Bar, Starbucks, CVS and Safeway; less than a mile to Takoma Metro Station; 2 miles away from Downtown Silver Spring and Petworth DC areas; 5 miles to Downtown DC and Bethesda MD areas; 12 minutes to I-495; 15 minutes to Downtown Bethesda & Northern Virginia! Don't miss the opportunity to make this charming home your own. Contact us today to schedule a private showing and experience all that 1263 Van Buren Street NW has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cornelius Henderson

(202) 258-5627 ch@hendersongroupdc.com RE/MAX Allegiance Listed on: 12/15/2023

RE/MAX Allegiance

Last Buyer's Agent

Hector Mayorga

(240) 751-5667 Hector.mayorga@compass.com Compass License #0225243230

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,946

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 3,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R-2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Second Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Central Heating
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Brightwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 28
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2947//0028

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,946

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2023-12-18
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 1263 Van Buren Street NW, a charming home in need of a little TLC nestled in the sought-after Brightwood neighborhood. Located one block away from The Parks at Walter Reed, this solid brick detached home represents tremendous value for the savvy home buyer or investor. The Parks at Walter Reed features the city’s newest Whole Foods Market, a brand new Jinya Ramen Bar and many more restaurants and stores coming next spring with several amenities very soon. Enjoy hours of running, biking riding or hiking in Rock Creek part with two trailheads and one street entrance less than a ½ mile away. This home features 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom on the 2nd floor, a kitchen, dining and living rooms on the 1st floor and a basement that has tall ceilings, a full bathroom and is currently configured with a kitchen. It’s the ideal basement for you to create a recreation room with a wet bar to host your weekly movie and game nights or create an in-law suite with a separate entrance. Bring your vision and imagine yourself with the ability to walk to Safeway, CVS, Whole Foods or Walmart to go shopping or enjoy a weekend brunch at Busboy’s and Poet’s and farmer’s market in downtown Takoma which a 5-minute drive and a 15-minute walk. Play tennis, basketball, soccer and baseball at Ft. Steven’s Recreation Center which is a block away and swim at the Takoma Aquatics Center which is just over a ½ mile away on the same street. Conveniently located to many areas for shopping, recreation and entertainment: within steps of Rock Creek park, Whole Foods, Jinya Ramen Bar, Starbucks, CVS and Safeway; less than a mile to Takoma Metro Station; 2 miles away from Downtown Silver Spring and Petworth DC areas; 5 miles to Downtown DC and Bethesda MD areas; 12 minutes to I-495; 15 minutes to Downtown Bethesda & Northern Virginia! Don't miss the opportunity to make this charming home your own. Contact us today to schedule a private showing and experience all that 1263 Van Buren Street NW has to offer.
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 2nd Kitchen
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1904
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1804
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 511.72
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1280
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 524
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 100
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 624
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1263

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121140357950
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3600.00
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: R-2
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1946.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2947//0028
  • Tax Lot: 28
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1804
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 03/08/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 15, 2023
Closed on
Mar 8, 2024
Sold by
Drake Leaph Evon
Bought by
Gamez Helda D Aviles and Aviles Krissia C
Seller's Agent
Cornelius Henderson
RE/MAX Allegiance
Buyer's Agent
Hector Mayorga
Compass
List Price
$655,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Views
351
Current Estimated Value
$711,544

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$56,544
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.70%
Original Mortgage
$622,250
Outstanding Balance
$613,101
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$79,339

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1993
Sold by
Maury J L
Bought by
Drake G B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,275
Interest Rate
7.1%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gamez Helda D Aviles $655,000 Stewart Title
Drake G B $164,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gamez Helda D Aviles $622,250
Previous Owner Drake Geraldine $622,500
Previous Owner Drake Geraldine B $228,000
Previous Owner Drake G B $156,275
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/08/2024 03/08/24 Sold $655,000 0.0% $363 / Sq Ft
12/15/2023 12/15/23 For Sale $655,000 -- $363 / Sq Ft
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 $1,988 $630,000 $374,260 $255,740
2023 $1,962 $597,720 $361,040 $236,680
2022 $1,946 $536,580 $323,170 $213,410
2021 $1,876 $517,740 $318,380 $199,360
2020 $1,843 $509,230 $309,670 $199,560
2019 $1,819 $502,920 $303,980 $198,940
2018 $1,778 $491,770 $0 $0
2017 $1,654 $472,160 $0 $0
2016 $1,506 $449,600 $0 $0
2015 $1,370 $406,150 $0 $0
2014 $1,251 $364,520 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2120288

Bright MLS

APN: 2947-0028