5 Beds
3 Baths
3,434 SqFt
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,434 SqFt
Open House
Sun Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,434 sqft
Price per Sqft $240
Subdivision Eckington
MLS Listing ID DCDC2282066
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,834
Year Built 1910
Annual Tax Amount $7,468
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 1,052 Sqft
Acres 0.02
Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
This classic 1910 rowhouse carries the charm and character that only a century-old DC home can offer — tall ceilings, gracious proportions, and architectural detail that newer construction simply cannot replicate. The main level offers two generous living spaces, a formal dining room, a kitchen with rear entrance, and a half bath. Upgraded LVP flooring runs throughout the main and upper levels, and a washer and dryer are conveniently located on this level. Natural light fills the space throughout the day. Upstairs, four bedrooms and a full bath complete the upper level, with the primary bedroom opening to a private balcony overlooking Rhode Island Avenue. Freshly painted and ready for its next chapter.
The English basement is fully self-contained — its own front and back entrances, its own HVAC system, its own utility metering, its own washer and dryer, and a generous layout featuring a living room with LVP flooring and recessed lighting, dining area, a bedroom with a closet and windows, a full bath, and a kitchen with a new refrigerator, new range, new tile flooring, and sink. A large storage closet adds practical space beyond the bedroom closet. This level functions entirely on its own.
For the right buyer, the opportunity here is layered. This home has been consistently occupied for over 20 years without a single vacancy — a testament to the demand this location and property command. Live on the main and upper levels while the basement works for you, or renovate strategically — combine two upper level bedrooms into a primary suite with an ensuite bath, expand the kitchen, and meaningfully reposition the asset. The layout and bones invite all of it.
And then there is the location. LeDroit Park — Bloomingdale is the 13th most walkable neighborhood in Washington DC, with a walk score of 88 — and it earns every point. Big Bear Café anchors the neighborhood with its beloved coffeehouse, garden patio, and the Bloomingdale Farmers Market every Sunday morning. The Red Hen — one of the most acclaimed Italian-American restaurants in the city — is a short stroll away on 1st Street NW. Boundary Stone, the neighborhood's beloved Irish pub right on Rhode Island Avenue, is practically a neighbor. The dining and bar scene here is the kind that keeps residents from ever wanting to leave. For dog owners, the Gage Eckington Dog Park at The Park at LeDroit is steps away, along with a playground, community garden, and splash park — a genuine neighborhood gathering place. The Bloomingdale Heritage Trail celebrates the area's extraordinary history as former home to Duke Ellington, Mary Church Terrell, and Paul Laurence Dunbar. Howard University, the National Mall, Smithsonian museums, Capitol Hill, and Union Market are all within easy reach. The Shaw-Howard Metro on the Yellow and Green lines is a 9-minute walk, with NoMa and the Red Line also accessible — putting virtually every major DC employer, federal agency, and institution within a short commute. Block parties, a tight-knit community, and the kind of neighborhood energy that feels increasingly rare in a major city round out a location that is simply hard to beat. This is DC urban living at its most authentic — with upside attached.
Location
State DC
County Washington
Zoning R4
Rooms
Basement English, Front Entrance, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Rear Entrance, Walkout Stairs, Windows
Interior
Interior Features Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Recessed Lighting
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator
Cooling Central A/C
Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Built-In Microwave
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Built-In Microwave
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Porch(es)
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Porch Balcony, Porch(es)
Garage N
Private Pool No
Building
Story 3
Foundation Other
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2834
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District District Of Columbia Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 3098//0120
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 3434
Special Listing Condition Standard
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