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1519 W STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020

ANACOSTIA · WASHINGTON County

Key Facts

4Beds
2Baths
3,225Sq Ft
1933Year Built
0.13Lot (acres)

Description

Rare Renovation Opportunity in Anacostia Historic District | 5,900 SF Lot | 3,325 SF Interior: Discover an exceptional opportunity in the heart of the Anacostia Historic District — one of Washington, DC's most storied and rapidly evolving neighborhoods. Located just one block from the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, this property places you steps from living history and at the center of a community renaissance. With 3,325 square feet of total interior space across three levels, the possibilities are as expansive as the footprint. The main level offers a large, open living area, a kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The upper level features a generous open room /bedroom, while the lower level delivers a large open area/bedroom, a bathroom, and two additional rooms for flexible use. Outside, a 5,900 square foot lot impresses with a landscaped front yard and a sizable rear yard complete with a shed and direct alley access. The generous outdoor space and alley access present exciting possibilities worth exploring with the right vision. The location is unmatched. Walk to the Anacostia Arts & Culture District, home to galleries, dining, and local businesses. Commuting is effortless with the Anacostia Metro Station (Green Line) within easy walking distance. This home is being offered As Is, presenting an ideal canvas for a developer seeking a value-add project or an end user with a vision and appetite for a rewarding renovation. Properties of this scale in the Anacostia Historic District rarely come to market — don't miss your chance to put your mark on one of DC's most historically significant neighborhoods.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Structure Type

House

Year Built

1933

Living Area

3,225 sq ft

Lot Size

0.13 acres

Zoning

RA-1

Days on Market

42

MLS® Listing#

DCDC2258136

Property Features

Appliances:
Electric Water Heater
Cooling:
Window Unit(s), Electric
Heating:
Natural Gas, Radiant
Flooring:
Hardwood
Basement:
Partially Finished
Pool:
None
Parking:
On Street
Fencing:
Wood
Lot Features:
Front Yard, Back Yard
Construction:
Brick
Foundation:
Other, Brick/Mortar
Other Structures:
Outbuilding
Utilities:
Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Electricity Available
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Water Source:
Public

Schools

Elementary:
MOTEN
Middle:
KRAMER
High:
ANACOSTIA
District:
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HOA & Tax

HOA:
None
Annual Tax:
$2,896 (2025)
Assessed Value:
$433,910
Parcel #:
5795//0801

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Affordability Calculator

$100,000

Estimated monthly payment

$2,661/mo

Principal $400,000 · Est. interest $558,036 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in WASHINGTON, DC

$553,153
Median Listing Price
66
Median Days on Market
1,248
Median Sq Ft
$482
Median Price / Sq Ft
2,898
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 10% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 68% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in WASHINGTON, DC.

Location

  • 1519 W STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020

Nearby Schools

  • Ketcham Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.2 mi away

  • Howard Road Academy

    School · 0.4 mi away

  • Washington School for Girls-the View Campus

    School · 0.4 mi away

  • Anacostia High School

    Secondary · 0.5 mi away

  • Champions at Anacostia Middle School

    School · 0.5 mi away

  • Kramer Middle School

    Secondary · 0.6 mi away

  • Savoy Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.6 mi away

  • Kipp DC Public Charter School

    School · 0.6 mi away

  • Kipp DC: Heights Academy

    School · 0.6 mi away

  • Lee Montessori

    Elementary · 0.7 mi away

  • Excel Academy Public School for Girls

    School · 0.7 mi away

  • Rocketship Rise Academy Public Charter School

    School · 0.7 mi away

  • Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.8 mi away

  • Stanton Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.8 mi away

  • John Hayden Johnson Middle School

    Secondary · 0.8 mi away

  • Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Academy

    School · 1.0 mi away

  • Garfield Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.1 mi away

  • Randle Highlands

    Elementary · 1.1 mi away

  • Turner Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.1 mi away

  • Friendship Chamberlain Elementary & Middle School

    Elementary · 1.1 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: TTR Sotheby's International Realty - 2022343344

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