NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1607 Varnum St NW Washington, DC 20011

Crestwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,281,000 - $1,674,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,540 Sq Ft
$552/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 27, 2012

Last sale price $745,000 $293 Per Sq Ft

Est. 88% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,192/month

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Space For Rooms
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

About This Home

As of April 2012

This townhouse has a very handsomely renovated kitchen and baths in addition to many fine period details. It has a spacious, traditional floor plan with a fully-finished basement and attic. Two full bathrooms upstairs and a renovated powder room on the first floor. High ceilings, a luminous interior and two fireplaces, one of which is in the master bedroom. Detached two-car garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Mahshie

(202) 271-3132 john.mahshie@compass.com Compass Listed on: 02/05/2012

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Tony Duncanson

alton.duncanson@longandfoster.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #MRIS:18643

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,633

Year Built

  • Built in 1922 | Remodeled in 2006

Lot Details

  • 4,580 Sq Ft Lot
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Plaster Walls

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Chair Railings
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Mud Room
  • Dining Area
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Monitored
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Up Access
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Space For Rooms
  • Workshop
  • Basement with some natural light

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Crestwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 36
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2646//0036

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,633

Year Built

Built in 1922 | Remodeled in 2006

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Year Renovated: 2006
  • Remarks Public: This townhouse has a very handsomely renovated kitchen and baths in addition to many fine period details. It has a spacious, traditional floor plan with a fully-finished basement and attic. Two full bathrooms upstairs and a renovated powder room on the first floor. High ceilings, a luminous interior and two fireplaces, one of which is in the master bedroom. Detached two-car garage.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stove, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Gourmet, Dining Area, Chair Railings, Upgraded Countertops, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Plaster Walls
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Workshop, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished, Space For Rooms, Walkout Stairs, Workshop
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1607

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Monitored
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 373660.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 289090.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 4580
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4580.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
  • Year Assessed: 2011
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16038255
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5633.38
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2646//0036
  • Tax Lot: 36
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2540
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 04/27/2012

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2012
Closed on
Apr 27, 2012
Sold by
Catching Jean E
Bought by
Ponds Margaret A
Seller's Agent
John Mahshie
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Tony Duncanson
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$755,000
Sold Price
$745,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.32%
Current Estimated Value
$1,401,215

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$656,215
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.81%
Original Mortgage
$596,000
Outstanding Balance
$412,551
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$988,664

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 1997
Sold by
Rollins Ethel L Estate Of
Bought by
Catchings Jean E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$191,000
Interest Rate
7.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Ponds Margaret A $745,000 --
Catchings Jean E $239,500 Island Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ponds Margaret A $596,000
Previous Owner Catchings Jean E $191,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/27/2012 04/27/12 Sold $745,000 -1.3% $293 / Sq Ft
03/01/2012 03/01/12 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2012 02/05/12 For Sale $755,000 -- $297 / 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 $9,157 $1,164,330 $568,840 $595,490
2023 $8,679 $1,105,050 $539,940 $565,110
2022 $7,956 $1,014,650 $497,390 $517,260
2021 $7,782 $991,870 $490,010 $501,860
2020 $7,482 $955,940 $461,800 $494,140
2019 $7,299 $933,510 $448,240 $485,270
2018 $6,828 $876,670 $0 $0
2017 $6,440 $830,040 $0 $0
2016 $6,248 $806,770 $0 $0
2015 $5,858 $779,950 $0 $0
2014 $5,335 $728,530 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Mahshie

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    John Mahshie

    Compass

    (202) 271-3132

    22 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    John Mahshie
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Tony Duncanson

    Long & Foster

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003843100

Bright MLS

APN: 2646-0036

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20011 Crestwood

1607 Varnum St NW, Washington, DC

This home is located at 1607 Varnum St NW, Washington, DC 20011 since 05 February 2012 and is currently estimated at $1,401,215, approximately $551 per square foot. This property was built in 1922. 1607 Varnum St NW is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including Powell Elementary School, MacFarland Middle School, and Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland.

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