NOT LISTED FOR SALE

524 Varnum St NW Washington, DC 20011

Petworth Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $945,000 - $1,198,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,240 Sq Ft
$487/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 06, 2022

Last sale price $1,300,000 $580 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,362/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Federal Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Skylights
  • Wood Flooring
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • 2-minute walk to Grant Circle Park

About This Home

As of June 2022

A sun-drenched end unit on the best block in Petworth – welcome to 524 Varnum Street. Throughout the home, sophisticated style melds with original architectural details painstakingly preserved by thoughtful owners. There is plenty of room to grow with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, while the yard offers limitless opportunity – think carriage house ADU proportions. The fully finished basement suite is primed for an AirBnB, in-law suite or your new home office. Walk to the weekly farmer’s market, picnics at Grant Circle, or after-dinner ice cream at Lulabelle’s – the best of the neighborhood is at your fingertips.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Barley

RE/MAX Allegiance License #641303 Listed on: 05/11/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Katri Hunter

Compass License #SP98373111

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,091

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 2,850 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Federal Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Window Treatments
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Upgraded Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Front and Rear Basement Entry
  • Basement with some natural light

Parking

  • Private Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Secure Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Petworth Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 81
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3226//0081

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,091

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Federal
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: A sun-drenched end unit on the best block in Petworth – welcome to 524 Varnum Street. Throughout the home, sophisticated style melds with original architectural details painstakingly preserved by thoughtful owners. There is plenty of room to grow with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, while the yard offers limitless opportunity – think carriage house ADU proportions. The fully finished basement suite is primed for an AirBnB, in-law suite or your new home office. Walk to the weekly farmer’s market, picnics at Grant Circle, or after-dinner ice cream at Lulabelle’s – the best of the neighborhood is at your fingertips.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Dining Area, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Front Entrance, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
  • Total Sq Ft: 2340
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2240
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 640.06
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1560
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 680
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 100
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 780
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 524

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
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Private, Secure Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • 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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 343100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 469790.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2850.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s)
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: R
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16057157
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5091.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3226//0081
  • Tax Lot: 81
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2240
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 06/06/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2022
Closed on
Jun 6, 2022
Sold by
Dent Justin A
Bought by
Scarpelli Leah Nichole and Frazier Eugene
Seller's Agent
Tim Barley
RE/MAX Allegiance
Buyer's Agent
Katri Hunter
Compass
List Price
$998,500
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$301,500
30.2%
Total Days on Market
1
Current Estimated Value
$1,057,382

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$242,618
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.59%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$957,027
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$89,568

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2014
Closed on
Jun 24, 2014
Sold by
Eschmann Erich
Bought by
Dent Justin A
Seller's Agent
Morgan Knull
RE/MAX Gateway, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Faison
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.21%
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2009
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Eschmann Erich and Nance Jessica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$291,650
Interest Rate
5.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2009
Sold by
Bierman Howard
Bought by
Federal Natl Mtg Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2006
Sold by
Bee And Bee Invest Co Inc
Bought by
Martinez Antonia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 1998
Sold by
Bee & Bee Investment Co
Bought by
Jones Vincent S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
6.92%
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
Scarpelli Leah Nichole $1,300,000 None Listed On Document
Dent Justin A $600,000 --
Eschmann Erich $307,000 --
Federal Natl Mtg Association $376,000 --
Martinez Antonia $450,000 --
Jones Vincent S $120,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Scarpelli Leah Nichole $1,000,000
Previous Owner Dent Justin A $477,900
Previous Owner Dent Justin A $100,000
Previous Owner Dent Justin Allen $528,000
Previous Owner Dent Justin A $540,000
Previous Owner Eschmann Erich T $289,000
Previous Owner Eschmann Erich $291,650
Previous Owner Martinez Antonia $360,000
Previous Owner Jones Vincent S $115,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2022 06/06/22 Sold $1,300,000 +30.2% $580 / Sq Ft
05/12/2022 05/12/22 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2022 05/11/22 For Sale $998,500 +66.4% $446 / Sq Ft
06/27/2014 06/27/14 Sold $600,000 +0.2% $385 / Sq Ft
06/09/2014 06/09/14 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2014 05/29/14 For Sale $599,000 -0.2% $384 / Sq Ft
05/29/2014 05/29/14 Off Market $600,000 -- --
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 $6,876 $1,225,060 $511,970 $713,090
2023 $6,672 $868,960 $499,550 $369,410
2022 $5,581 $812,890 $469,790 $343,100
2021 $5,092 $778,600 $453,350 $325,250
2020 $4,634 $736,620 $436,160 $300,460
2019 $4,219 $713,590 $409,920 $303,670
2018 $3,847 $688,600 $0 $0
2017 $3,504 $608,020 $0 $0
2016 $3,192 $555,000 $0 $0
2015 $2,904 $413,050 $0 $0
2014 $2,397 $352,150 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tim Barley

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Tim Barley

    RE/MAX

    (202) 577-5000

    7 in this area

    306 Total Sales

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  • Katri Hunter

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Katri Hunter

    Compass

    (650) 888-5623

    9 in this area

    273 Total Sales

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  • Morgan Knull

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Morgan Knull

    RE/MAX Gateway, LLC

    (202) 431-9867

    1 in this area

    174 Total Sales

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  • Thomas Faison

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Thomas Faison

    Coldwell Banker (NRT-Southeast-MidAtlantic)

    (202) 255-5554

    1 in this area

    137 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2048148

Bright MLS

APN: 3226-0081

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20011 Petworth

524 Varnum St NW, Washington, DC

This home is located at 524 Varnum St NW, Washington, DC 20011 since 11 May 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,090,490, approximately $486 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 524 Varnum St NW is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including Barnard Elementary School, MacFarland Middle School, and Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland.

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