NEW PRICE — AN AMAZING BUYER and INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY IN HILLCREST! Now offered at $649,500, this home represents an exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking SPACE, LOCATION, and VALUE in DC. Welcome to this spacious and beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offering over 3,000 square feet of total living space, including a newly finished lower level that adds incredible flexibility and value. The finished basement expands the possibilities with additional space perfect for a family room, home office, fitness area, guest accommodations, game room, or multi-generational living. With five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, there is room to live, work, entertain, and grow. Situated on an impressive **.27-acre lot—one of the larger lots in the area—**this property also offers 3-car off-street parking, a newly installed retaining wall, generous outdoor space, and elevated Hillcrest views with glimpses of the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol. Inside, enjoy engineered hardwood floors, recessed lighting, elegant chair rail detailing, a tray ceiling in the dining area, and bright, welcoming living and dining spaces. The spacious kitchen features freshly painted cabinetry, abundant storage, and generous countertop space. The upper-level primary suite offers privacy with its own en-suite bath, while another bedroom features a cozy fireplace that adds warmth and character. Outside, the oversized 0.27-acre lot is truly exceptional for Washington, D.C., providing expansive front and rear yards with tremendous possibilities for outdoor entertaining, gardening, recreation, or future enhancements. Additional highlights include three-car off-street parking, a newly installed retaining wall, an elevated setting, and charming Hillcrest views with glimpses of the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol. Conveniently located near Capitol Hill, downtown D.C., Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, parks, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes. The home is also conveniently positioned near the planned RFK Stadium campus redevelopment, placing the property close to one of the District’s most significant planned redevelopment areas. This is the opportunity buyers have been waiting for. Schedule your showing and come see the value for yourself! INVESTORS: This home offers a rental portfolio opportunity of $7165 monthly using the DC Home Choice Program. What a great investment!! Don't miss it!
Under contract
Price cut: $16K (8/16)
$649,500
1242 Anacostia Rd SE, Washington, DC 20019
5beds
3,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
0.27 Acres Lot
$665,300 Zestimate®
$217/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Elevated settingThree-car off-street parkingAbundant storageNewly installed retaining wallSpacious kitchenFreshly painted cabinetryGenerous countertop space
- 166 days
- 796
- 48
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Trish Diggs 240-716-2280,
Serhant,
Listing Team: The Sky Group, Co-Listing Team: The Sky Group,Co-Listing Agent: Barak Sky 301-742-5759,
Serhant
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2245630
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Basement
Basement
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Main Level
Features
- Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Primary Bath(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Dining Area, Combination Dining/Living
- Flooring: Engineered Wood, Wood
- Basement: Space For Rooms,Finished,Heated
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,000
- Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,000
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Off Street, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 5508//0089
- Zoning: 028-A
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Other, Slab
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hill Crest
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $217/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $688,010
- Annual tax amount: $5,132
- Date on market: 3/26/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$665,300
$632,000 - $699,000
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2026 | Contingent | $649,500$217/sqft |
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| 8/16/2026 | Price change | $649,500-2.4%$217/sqft |
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| 8/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $665,500-2.8%$222/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Listing removed | $685,000$228/sqft |
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| 7/3/2026 | Price change | $685,000+5.4%$228/sqft |
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| 6/26/2026 | Price change | $650,000-6.5%$217/sqft |
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| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $695,500$232/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Price change | $695,500-4.1%$232/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Price change | $725,000-0.7%$242/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Price change | $730,000-1.4%$243/sqft |
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| 4/11/2026 | Price change | $740,000-1.3%$247/sqft |
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| 3/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $750,000+36.6%$250/sqft |
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| 10/4/2017 | Sold | $549,000-3.5%$183/sqft |
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| 9/4/2017 | Pending sale | $569,000$190/sqft |
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| 9/3/2017 | Price change | $569,000-1.9%$190/sqft |
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| 9/2/2017 | Price change | $579,900-3.2%$193/sqft |
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| 8/16/2017 | Price change | $599,000-3.2%$200/sqft |
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| 7/23/2017 | Price change | $619,000-0.8%$206/sqft |
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| 7/17/2017 | Price change | $623,900-10.9%$208/sqft |
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| 7/16/2017 | Listed for sale | $700,000+94.4%$233/sqft |
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| 1/27/2017 | Sold | $360,000-13.3%$120/sqft |
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| 11/21/2016 | Pending sale | $415,000$138/sqft |
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| 11/3/2016 | Listed for sale | $415,000$138/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,132 +0.6% | $693,580 +0.9% |
| 2024 | $5,102 +2.3% | $687,290 +2.5% |
| 2023 | $4,986 +8.7% | $670,590 +8.4% |
| 2022 | $4,588 +2.8% | $618,500 +2.9% |
| 2021 | $4,462 +5.4% | $601,320 +4.8% |
| 2020 | $4,235 +63.8% | $573,960 +2.8% |
| 2018 | $2,586 -13.1% | $558,540 +59.6% |
| 2017 | $2,974 +107.9% | $349,940 +39.4% |
| 2016 | $1,431 +116.1% | $251,100 +4.4% |
| 2015 | $662 +9.1% | $240,560 +12.9% |
| 2014 | $607 -9.9% | $213,030 -6.4% |
| 2013 | $673 +0.1% | $227,540 -3.1% |
| 2012 | $673 | $234,840 |
| 2011 | $673 +21% | $234,840 -23.2% |
| 2010 | $556 +10% | $305,640 -3.9% |
| 2009 | $506 +9.6% | $318,040 +30.1% |
| 2007 | $461 +5.2% | $244,510 +41.1% |
| 2006 | $438 -14.5% | $173,340 +17.7% |
| 2005 | $513 +12% | $147,310 +10.4% |
| 2004 | $458 +7.7% | $133,420 +12.5% |
| 2003 | $425 +16.7% | $118,620 +12% |
| 2002 | $364 +10% | $105,912 +7% |
| 2001 | $331 | $98,983 |
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Neighborhood: Twining
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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