NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 16th St SE Washington, DC 20003

Hill East Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $870,000 - $955,570

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,308 Sq Ft
$693/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 09, 2019

Last sale price $780,000 $596 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,254/month

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Attic
  • Federal Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Pocket Park and Playground

About This Home

As of August 2019

This lovely home is your perfect space on Capitol Hill! Entertainers, this is your place! Warm welcoming home for your family & friends. Parties start on the spacious front porch overlooking a lovely garden. Enter through the custom stained glass front door, passing exposed brick walls. The party flows through the open floor-plan, from the spacious living room & dining room, where you can stop for refreshments at the wet bar, and spill out to the back patio, with a custom built brick grill & fireplace. This is a great place to call home, with three bedrooms upstairs, Central AC & radiant heat - the best of both! The basement is a New York City inspired loft. A perfect turnkey AIRBNB+ space. Could rent for $135, or more, per night. The basement features designer exposed brick & pipes, lovely floors, windows, and a spacious kitchen w/full bathroom. This can cover a chunk of the mortgage. Convenient to Congressional Cemetary/Dog Park. Short walk to Potomac Avenue or Stadium Armory Metro & Eastern Market. You want comfort & fun - this is your space, in a great neighborhood on a fantastic block!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Neil G

(202) 550-0917 neilglick@gmail.com Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington License #678768 Listed on: 05/30/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington

Last Buyer's Agent

Avery Boyce

(202) 422-3081 avery@cityandsky.com Compass

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,587

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 1,416 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Federal Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Plaster Walls

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Stained Glass
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Second Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Basement Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Old City #1 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 75
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1073//0075

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,587

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Federal, Bungalow
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2019-05-30
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Remarks Public: This lovely home is your perfect space on Capitol Hill! Entertainers, this is your place! Warm welcoming home for your family & friends. Parties start on the spacious front porch overlooking a lovely garden. Enter through the custom stained glass front door, passing exposed brick walls. The party flows through the open floor-plan, from the spacious living room & dining room, where you can stop for refreshments at the wet bar, and spill out to the back patio, with a custom built brick grill & fireplace. This is a great place to call home, with three bedrooms upstairs, Central AC & radiant heat - the best of both! The basement is a New York City inspired loft. A perfect turnkey AIRBNB+ space. Could rent for $135, or more, per night. The basement features designer exposed brick & pipes, lovely floors, windows, and a spacious kitchen w/full bathroom. This can cover a chunk of the mortgage. Convenient to Congressional Cemetary/Dog Park. Short walk to Potomac Avenue or Stadium Armory Metro & Eastern Market. You want comfort & fun - this is your space, in a great neighborhood on a fantastic block!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Galley, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Bar, 2nd Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Skylights
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls, Brick
  • Floors In Unit Count: 3
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 12
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bonus Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Windows
  • Basement Finished Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor, Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1912
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1308
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 641.14
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1208
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 100
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 604
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 704
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 253

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Bbq Grill
  • Roof: Unknown
  • Spa: No
  • 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: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas 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
  • School District Key: 121140357950
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 207540.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 404520.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1416.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Brick, Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum, Unknown
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: R-4
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Total Actual Rent: 32400.00
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15998516
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4587.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1073//0075
  • Tax Lot: 75
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1308
  • Tax Data Updated: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 08/09/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2024
Sold by
Miller Darcy and Smith Emily
Bought by
Emily Ann Smith And Darcy Anne Miller Living and Miller
Current Estimated Value
$905,893

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2019
Closed on
Aug 3, 2019
Sold by
Moran Brooks Lanson and Bishop Jeremy M
Bought by
Miller Darcy and Smith Emily
Seller's Agent
Neil G
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Buyer's Agent
Avery Boyce
Compass
List Price
$789,000
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.43%
Original Mortgage
$702,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2019
Closed on
Jul 18, 2019
Sold by
Goldberg Stephen N and Gonzalez Kelee
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co
Seller's Agent
Neil G
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Buyer's Agent
Avery Boyce
Compass
List Price
$789,000
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$702,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2009
Sold by
Deutsche Bank Natl Tr Co
Bought by
Bishop Jeremy and Morgan Brooks

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$421,964
Interest Rate
4.93%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2009
Sold by
Cohn Edward
Bought by
Deutsche Bank Natl Tr Co

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2006
Sold by
Alexander Edward
Bought by
Gonazalez Kelee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
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
Emily Ann Smith And Darcy Anne Miller Living -- None Listed On Document
Emily Ann Smith And Darcy Anne Miller Living -- None Listed On Document
Miller Darcy $780,000 Kvs Title Llc
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co $460,000 None Available
Bishop Jeremy $382,500 --
Deutsche Bank Natl Tr Co $460,000 --
Gonazalez Kelee $460,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Miller Darcy $702,000
Previous Owner Bishop Jeremy $421,964
Previous Owner Gonazalez Kelee $138,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/09/2019 08/09/19 Sold $780,000 +0.7% $596 / Sq Ft
06/29/2019 06/29/19 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2019 06/26/19 Price Changed $774,500 -1.8% $592 / Sq Ft
05/30/2019 05/30/19 For Sale $789,000 -- $603 / 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 $6,041 $896,960 $495,780 $401,180
2023 $5,515 $793,720 $474,530 $319,190
2022 $5,059 $673,880 $434,400 $239,480
2021 $4,865 $648,720 $430,100 $218,620
2020 $4,559 $612,060 $404,520 $207,540
2019 $4,906 $577,160 $381,940 $195,220
2018 $4,763 $560,320 $0 $0
2017 $4,637 $545,510 $0 $0
2016 $4,329 $509,340 $0 $0
2015 $3,918 $460,920 $0 $0
2014 $3,473 $408,550 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Neil G

    Coldwell Banker (NRT-Southeast-MidAtlantic)

    (202) 550-0917

    2 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Neil G
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  • Avery Boyce

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Avery Boyce

    Compass

    (202) 422-3081

    4 in this area

    87 Total Sales

    Avery Boyce
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC428144

Bright MLS

APN: 1073-0075

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20003 Hill East

253 16th St SE, Washington, DC

This home is located at 253 16th St SE, Washington, DC 20003 since 30 May 2019 and is currently estimated at $905,893, approximately $692 per square foot. This property was built in 1923. 253 16th St SE is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including Payne Elementary School, Eliot-Hine Middle School, and Eastern High School.

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