
1538 Swann St NW Washington, DC 20009
Dupont Circle NeighborhoodEstimated payment $10,644/month
Highlights
- Second Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- Formal Dining Room
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Victorian Architecture
- 3-minute walk to S Street Dog Park
About This Home
Introducing 1538 Swann St, a beautifully renovated two-unit Dupont Circle residential property, offering exceptional flexibility for investors, urban dwellers, or pied-a-terre seekers. This is a unique opportunity providing the option to live in one unit and rent the other or rent both units to maximize income potential. Sophisticated investors will love distinctive DC living while maintaining a steady rental income.
Renovated in 2017, both units offer the same meticulous finishes and open plan living, with a central kitchen positioned between the living and dining areas. The kitchens in both units have Sub-Zero and Bosch appliances w/ Spanish Silestone counters. Each of the units are two-levels with two-bedrooms and two-baths on a separate level from the main living area. Fantastic natural light floods through the expansive windows highlighting the modern finishes and recent updates. The upper unit has multiple skylights in the primary bedroom and soaring ceilings. The lower unit benefits from a private patio perfect for summer evenings.
The unbeatable location puts you at the intersection of Dupont Circle, Logan Circle and the U Street Corridor on one of DC's most coveted tree-lined streets. Live steps away from the city's most talked about restaurants and shopping with this elegant property in one of DC's most iconic neighborhoods.
Listing Agent
Engel & Völkers Washington, DC License #0225273092 Listed on: 04/11/2025

Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,402
Year Built
- Built in 1885 | Remodeled in 2017
Lot Details
- 711 Sq Ft Lot
- Downtown Location
- Property is in excellent condition
Home Design
- Duplex
- Victorian Architecture
- Dwelling with Rental
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- Walk-in Shower
- Brick Wall or Ceiling
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Skylights
- Recessed Lighting
- Double Pane Windows
- Insulated Windows
- Window Treatments
- Window Screens
- Insulated Doors
- Six Panel Doors
- Formal Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Kitchen
- Second Kitchen
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Finished Basement
- Heated Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Connecting Stairway
- Interior, Front, and Rear Basement Entry
- Basement Windows
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Air Filtration System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- 120/240V
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Municipal Trash
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Energy-Efficient Windows
- Patio
Community Details
- 2 Units
- 1 Vacant Unit
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 0090
- Assessor Parcel Number 0191//0090
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $13,448 | $1,582,140 | $530,820 | $1,051,320 |
2023 | $13,228 | $1,556,250 | $527,900 | $1,028,350 |
2022 | $13,387 | $1,574,960 | $525,290 | $1,049,670 |
2021 | $13,263 | $1,560,400 | $518,730 | $1,041,670 |
2020 | $12,699 | $1,493,990 | $514,710 | $979,280 |
2019 | $9,921 | $1,167,170 | $491,490 | $675,680 |
2018 | $9,692 | $1,140,260 | $0 | $0 |
2017 | $9,399 | $1,105,760 | $0 | $0 |
2016 | $8,388 | $986,840 | $0 | $0 |
2015 | $7,541 | $887,130 | $0 | $0 |
2014 | $7,127 | $838,500 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
05/30/2025 05/30/25 | Price Changed | $1,725,000 | 0.0% | $607 / Sq Ft |
05/30/2025 05/30/25 | Price Changed | $1,725,000 | -5.5% | $607 / Sq Ft |
04/11/2025 04/11/25 | For Sale | $1,825,000 | 0.0% | $643 / Sq Ft |
04/11/2025 04/11/25 | For Sale | $1,825,000 | +14.1% | $643 / Sq Ft |
12/20/2017 12/20/17 | Sold | $1,600,000 | -3.0% | $996 / Sq Ft |
11/17/2017 11/17/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
10/31/2017 10/31/17 | Price Changed | $1,649,000 | -8.3% | $1,026 / Sq Ft |
10/24/2017 10/24/17 | Price Changed | $1,799,000 | -5.3% | $1,119 / Sq Ft |
10/02/2017 10/02/17 | Price Changed | $1,899,000 | -4.6% | $1,182 / Sq Ft |
09/12/2017 09/12/17 | For Sale | $1,990,000 | -- | $1,238 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Special Warranty Deed | $1,600,000 | None Available | |
Special Warranty Deed | $590,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $680,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
Closed | $700,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $110,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $975,000 | Commercial | |
Previous Owner | $108,000 | Commercial | |
Previous Owner | $915,000 | Commercial | |
Previous Owner | $472,000 | Commercial | |
Previous Owner | $118,000 | Commercial |
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