NOT LISTED FOR SALE

55 Van Buren St NW Washington, DC 20012

Takoma Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $954,000 - $1,070,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,972 Sq Ft
$349/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 29, 2016

Last sale price $795,000 $267 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,365/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Remodeled in 2016
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2016

Top to bottom renovated & expanded New Home has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and all the modern finishes including hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen and luxurious bathrooms. Crown molding, high ceilings and recessed lights all levels. Plus parking & outdoor entertaining space! Minutes to Takoma Metro Station. Bike or walk to restaurants on Main Street Takoma Park, enjoy the Farmers Market each Sunday.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tina Macaya

TTR Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 11/16/2016

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Penny Gerber

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #SP98377184

Last Buyer's Agent

James Speight

Samson Properties

Samson Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,524

Year Built

  • Built in 1927 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • 5,850 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is in very good condition

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Front Loading Washer

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by DISTRICT-PROPERTIES
  • Brightwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 64
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3366/0064

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,524

Year Built

Built in 1927 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice
  • New Construction: Yes
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Year Renovated: 2016
  • Remarks Public: Top to bottom renovated & expanded New Home has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and all the modern finishes including hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen and luxurious bathrooms. Crown molding, high ceilings and recessed lights all levels. Plus parking & outdoor entertaining space! Minutes to Takoma Metro Station. Bike or walk to restaurants on Main Street Takoma Park, enjoy the Farmers Market each Sunday.
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer - Front Loading
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Gourmet, Breakfast Area, Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Crown Moldings, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Open
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Sump Pump, Fully Finished
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2972
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2972
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 345.18
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2280
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 692
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 692
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 55

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Hardiplank Type
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Surface Type: Alley
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Space Number Assigned: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Smoke Detector, Electric Alarm
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Under Ground
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Rear
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 5850
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5850.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Soil Types: Unknown

Building Info

  • Builder Name: DISTRICT-PROPERTIES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16180801
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3366/0064
  • Tax Lot: 64
  • Close Date: 12/29/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 16, 2016
Closed on
Dec 28, 2016
Sold by
Mys Land Investment Llc
Bought by
Brewer Darryl E and Myers-Brewer Lajuanda R
Seller's Agent
Tina Macaya
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
James Speight
Samson Properties
List Price
$787,000
Sold Price
$795,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,000
1.02%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$1,037,992

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$242,992
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.35%
Original Mortgage
$596,250
Outstanding Balance
$497,845
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$559,385
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
Brewer Darryl E $795,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brewer Darryl E $596,250
Closed Brewer Darryl E $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/29/2016 12/29/16 Sold $795,000 +1.0% $267 / Sq Ft
11/21/2016 11/21/16 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2016 11/16/16 For Sale $787,000 -- $265 / 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 $8,524 $1,089,930 $486,490 $603,440
2023 $7,966 $1,021,130 $459,230 $561,900
2022 $7,312 $938,930 $413,420 $525,510
2021 $6,745 $869,830 $407,340 $462,490
2020 $6,593 $851,340 $408,100 $443,240
2019 $6,376 $825,020 $379,310 $445,710
2018 $6,028 $782,570 $0 $0
2017 $4,827 $752,730 $0 $0
2016 $2,477 $291,460 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tina Macaya

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Tina Macaya

    TTR Sotheby's International Realty

    (202) 669-9888

    36 Total Sales

    Tina Macaya
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  • Penny Gerber

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Penny Gerber

    Long & Foster

    (240) 413-6102

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Penny Gerber
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  • James Speight

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    James Speight

    Samson Properties

    (202) 345-4006

    11 Total Sales

    James Speight
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001379841

Bright MLS

APN: 3366-0064

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20012 Takoma

55 Van Buren St NW, Washington, DC

This home is located at 55 Van Buren St NW, Washington, DC 20012 since 16 November 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,037,992, approximately $349 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 55 Van Buren St NW is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including Takoma Elementary School, Ida B. Wells Middle School, and Coolidge High School.

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