NOT LISTED FOR SALE

208 Van Buren St NW Washington, DC 20012

Lamond Riggs Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $668,000 - $784,974

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,779 Sq Ft
$411/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 09, 2019

Last sale price $565,000 $318 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,413/month

98 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Private Lot
  • 0.12 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • 4-minute walk to Takoma Playground

About This Home

As of July 2019

PRICE REDUCTION, OFFERS CONSIDERED, RENOVATED, WALK TO METRO, FINISHED BASEMENT, WITH KITCHEN, SEPARATE ENTRANCE, MOTIVATED SELLER, WALK TO METRO, SHOPS, PARKS, QUICK CLOSING!KITCHEN IN BASEMENT, FIREPLACE, SEPARATE ENTRANCE, PARKING 2 SPACES, CHECK OUT THIS LOT, HOME WARRANTY

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marie Yancey

RE/MAX Distinctive Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 03/01/2019

RE/MAX Distinctive Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeffrey Reese

RLAH @properties License #0225222292

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Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,875

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 5,433 Sq Ft Lot
  • Backs To Open Common Area
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Space For Rooms
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Private Parking
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Space Conveys

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Public Septic
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Takoma Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3368//0002

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,875

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2019-03-01
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Remarks Public: PRICE REDUCTION, OFFERS CONSIDERED, RENOVATED, WALK TO METRO, FINISHED BASEMENT, WITH KITCHEN, SEPARATE ENTRANCE, MOTIVATED SELLER, WALK TO METRO, SHOPS, PARKS, QUICK CLOSING!KITCHEN IN BASEMENT, FIREPLACE, SEPARATE ENTRANCE, PARKING 2 SPACES, CHECK OUT THIS LOT, HOME WARRANTY
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminated
  • Interior Amenities: 2nd Kitchen, Carpet, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Open
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Basement
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Outside Entrance, Space For Rooms, Walkout Level, Interior Access, Full
  • Basement Finished Percent: 100.00
  • Total Sq Ft: 1944
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1779
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 455.25
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1296
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 483
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 165
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 648
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 208

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Parking Features: Paved Parking, Private, Parking Space Conveys, Concrete Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, On Street, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Septic
  • Utilities: 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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 114930.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 367600.00
  • Lot Features: Backs - Open Common Area, Cleared, Front Yard, Level, Private, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5433.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • Zoning: DC
  • In City Limits: Yes

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16116994
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3875.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3368//0002
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1779
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 07/09/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2019
Closed on
Jul 12, 2019
Sold by
Seyoum Abebe and Seyoum Bisrat
Bought by
Norton Cody Benjamin and Harris Curtis Matthew
Seller's Agent
Marie Yancey
RE/MAX Distinctive Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Reese
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List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-9.6%
Current Estimated Value
$731,244

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$166,244
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.08%
Original Mortgage
$536,750
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2007
Sold by
Scott Jerone
Bought by
Seyoum Abebe

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 1997
Sold by
One Piney Grove Investment Cor
Bought by
Scott Jerone and Scott Sharon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$129,000
Interest Rate
7.55%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 1996
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
One Piney Grove Investment Cor

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,500
Interest Rate
7.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 1996
Sold by
Ashlock Houston E
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
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
Norton Cody Benjamin $565,000 Blue Note Title Inc
Seyoum Abebe $375,000 --
Scott Jerone $126,360 --
One Piney Grove Investment Cor $78,500 Island Title Corp
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation $115,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Norton Cody Benjamin $528,000
Closed Norton Cody Benjamin $536,750
Closed Matthew Norton Cody Benjamin $20,000
Previous Owner Seyoum Abebe $300,000
Previous Owner Scott Jerone $129,000
Previous Owner One Piney Grove Investment Cor $93,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/09/2019 07/09/19 Sold $565,000 -4.2% $318 / Sq Ft
05/30/2019 05/30/19 Price Changed $590,000 -1.7% $332 / Sq Ft
03/25/2019 03/25/19 Price Changed $599,900 -4.0% $337 / Sq Ft
03/01/2019 03/01/19 For Sale $625,000 -- $351 / 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 $5,146 $698,760 $470,930 $227,830
2023 $4,701 $654,870 $444,580 $210,290
2022 $4,319 $586,830 $400,580 $186,250
2021 $4,107 $559,480 $394,650 $164,830
2020 $3,739 $515,620 $395,200 $120,420
2019 $4,102 $482,530 $367,600 $114,930
2018 $3,875 $455,890 $0 $0
2017 $3,569 $419,890 $0 $0
2016 $3,573 $420,380 $0 $0
2015 $3,396 $399,480 $0 $0
2014 $3,198 $376,290 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marie Yancey

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Marie Yancey

    RE/MAX

    (703) 798-6038

    10 Total Sales

    Marie Yancey
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  • Jeffrey Reese

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jeffrey Reese

    Real Living at Home

    (202) 491-9706

    1 in this area

    110 Total Sales

    Jeffrey Reese
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC399960

Bright MLS

APN: 3368-0002

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20011 Lamond Riggs

208 Van Buren St NW, Washington, DC

This home is located at 208 Van Buren St NW, Washington, DC 20012 since 01 March 2019 and is currently estimated at $731,244, approximately $411 per square foot. This property was built in 1987. 208 Van Buren St NW is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including Whittier Elementary School, Ida B. Wells Middle School, and Coolidge High School.

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