This is IT- Charming Charlotte Grimke Dupont townhouse built in 1875, with so much original detailing, gracious spaces plus stunning and renovated kitchen and baths, PARKING and outdoor space. The double foyer invites a setting for entertaining which spills into the dining room that can host a fun very large dinner party. Fun fact: Frederick Douglas was married in the parlor in 1884. The kitchen is LUX…with storage throughout, top of the lines appliances, with a dreamy eat in area that looks out of the floor to ceiling window on to the back area- perfect to start a garden or enjoy the completed hardscaping. Three bedrooms, plus family room/library/office area with balcony, creates perfection on the 2nd floor. Extra storage in the basement with convenient laundry area and even more storage and extra space for your imagination. Coffee shops, Safeway, Michelin rated restaurants, 3 blocks to Metro plus everything Dupont Circle…you can have it all !
Sold for $1,782,000 on 11/19/24
$1,782,000
1608 R St NW, Washington, DC 20009
3beds
2,458sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1875
1,830 Square Feet Lot
$1,797,300 Zestimate®
$725/sqft
$6,478 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,797,300
$1.69M - $1.92M
$6,478/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: November 19, 2024 at 10:34am
Listed by:
Jennifer Touchette 202-841-7782,
Compass,
Co-Listing Team: Your P&Rtners, Co-Listing Agent: Meredith L Margolis 202-607-5877,
Compass
Bought with:
Carlos Garcia, SP98364086
Keller Williams Capital Properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2163366
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 542
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wine Storage
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Connecting Stairway
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,458
- Total interior livable area: 2,458 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,916
- Finished area below ground: 542
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Secured, Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,830 sqft
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0179//0810
- Zoning: R5B
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1875
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Old City #2
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2024 | Sold | $1,782,000-1%$725/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2163366 | ||
| 10/17/2024 | Pending sale | $1,800,000$732/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2163366 | ||
| 10/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000+378.8%$732/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2163366 | ||
| 8/3/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 6/6/2024 | Listed for rent | $8,400+9.8%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,998 -4.9% | $1,501,330 +1.1% |
| 2024 | $12,622 +1.2% | $1,484,910 +1.2% |
| 2023 | $12,472 +8.4% | $1,467,340 +2.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Ross Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Cardozo Education CampusGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ross
- High: Cardozo Education Campus
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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