Sold for $1,189,000 on 05/31/23
$1,189,000
521 17th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
4beds
2,004sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1926
1,150 Square Feet Lot
$1,156,600 Zestimate®
$593/sqft
$6,289 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,156,600
$1.10M - $1.21M
$6,289/mo
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What's special
WOW - the most IMMACULATE re-build you will see this year - you must experience it in person! Proud porch-front basking in morning sun, now COMPLETELY RE-ENGINEERED with a wide-OPEN VIEW in front and MODERN VISION inside. Rebuilt to an exacting standard with all new structure and systems, sleek textures and finely rendered fixtures. Wall of glass at rear to HUGE elevated deck extends living area. Sky-lit second floor with 3 real BRs, pristine baths, and laundry. Fully FLEX LOWER LEVEL suite with secure front and rear entries, second full kitchen, bonus bed/bath + laundry. Expand the family or welcome guests, long- or short-term! Call us for private tour, OR OPEN SATURDAY + SUNDAY 1-3 PM
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 26, 2025 at 09:22am
Listed by:
Joel Nelson 202-243-7707,
Keller Williams Capital Properties
Bought with:
Jake Anderson, Br200200699
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2067250
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Lower
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Den
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Lower Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Front Entrance,Finished,Rear Entrance,Connecting Stairway
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,004
- Total interior livable area: 2,004 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,380
- Finished area below ground: 624
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street, Other
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 1,150 sqft
- Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1091/S/0074
- Zoning: RF-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Federal,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Cement Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
- Major remodel year: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/31/2023 | Sold | $1,189,000-0.8%$593/sqft |
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| 5/9/2023 | Pending sale | $1,199,000$598/sqft |
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| 5/2/2023 | Contingent | $1,199,000$598/sqft |
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| 4/28/2023 | Price change | $1,199,000-2.1%$598/sqft |
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| 3/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,225,000$611/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,427 +0.5% | $1,198,880 +0.7% |
| 2024 | $9,384 +54.7% | $1,191,030 +0.8% |
| 2023 | $6,064 +227.4% | $1,181,400 +78.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Barney Circle
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Watkins Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Stuart-Hobson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Eastern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Watkins
- Middle: Stuart-hobson
- 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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