PALATIAL PORCH FRONT — TOTALLY TRANSFORMED AND CAREFULLY CRAFTED BY KEIL CONSTRUCTION! Just steps to Metro, River Trails, and neighborhood favorites, this completely transformed residence by delivers 2,700 SF across FOUR levels of luxurious living. Behind its classic brick porch-front façade, every system, surface, and structure has been rebuilt for the next century. The sun-filled interior features a show-stopping chef’s kitchen, multiple living and lounging spaces, FOUR bedrooms, spa-like baths, and abundant storage throughout. A wall of glass opens to an elevated deck overlooking private garden, patio, and parking below. Upstairs, a stunning penthouse primary suite offers a walk-in closet, spa bath, and private roof deck. The flexible lower level—with separate entrances—adds space for guests, income, work, or play. Smart floor plan plus countless creative details provide historic texture, modern luxury, and impeccable craftsmanship. Visit the open house FRIDAY 5:00-7:00PM, SATURDAY and SUNDAY 1:00-3:00PM. Call for a private tour TODAY!
For sale
$1,690,000
1840 Massachusetts Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
4beds
2,700sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1928
1,942 Square Feet Lot
$1,610,900 Zestimate®
$626/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Palatial porch frontFour bedroomsSpa bathStunning penthouse primary suiteSpa-like bathsAbundant storage throughoutPrivate roof deck
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joel Nelson 202-243-7707,
Keller Williams Capital Properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2266694
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Description: Percent Finished: 100.0
- Area: 816
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Range Hood, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Windows: Double Hung
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Exterior Entry,English,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,700
- Total interior livable area: 2,700 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,884
- Finished area below ground: 816
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Roof Deck
- Exterior features: Lighting, Extensive Hardscape, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 1,942 Square Feet
- Features: Urban, Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1113/NE/0003
- Zoning: RF1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
- Major remodel year: 2026
Details
- Builder name: Keil Construction
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $626/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $850,380
- Annual tax amount: $7,142
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,VA Loan,Negotiable
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Estimated market value
$1,610,900
$1.53M - $1.69M
$4,071/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,690,000+201%$626/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2266694 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2024 | Sold | $561,500-12.7%$208/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2160820 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2020 | Sold | $643,500+153.3%$238/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2001 | Sold | $254,000+202.4%$94/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2001 | Sold | $84,000-44%$31/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2000 | Sold | $150,000$56/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,013 +496% | $840,260 +1.3% |
| 2024 | $7,049 +2.6% | $829,290 +2.6% |
| 2023 | $6,868 +8.9% | $808,040 +8.9% |
| 2022 | $6,306 +3.8% | $741,880 +3.8% |
| 2021 | $6,074 +6.1% | $714,530 +6.1% |
| 2020 | $5,722 +8.9% | $673,160 +8.9% |
| 2018 | $5,253 +2.8% | $618,010 +2.8% |
| 2017 | $5,112 +7.2% | $601,370 +7.2% |
| 2016 | $4,769 +9.5% | $561,030 +9.5% |
| 2015 | $4,357 +11.7% | $512,530 +11.7% |
| 2014 | $3,900 +3.1% | $458,810 +3.1% |
| 2013 | $3,784 -3.2% | $445,150 -3.2% |
| 2012 | $3,908 | $459,750 |
| 2011 | $3,908 +137.7% | $459,750 +1.2% |
| 2010 | $1,644 -4.8% | $454,330 -9% |
| 2009 | $1,728 +14.6% | $499,180 +10.1% |
| 2007 | $1,507 -55.9% | $453,410 +22.1% |
| 2006 | $3,417 +6.5% | $371,360 +11.1% |
| 2005 | $3,209 +45.8% | $334,260 +45.8% |
| 2004 | $2,201 +19.5% | $229,260 +19.5% |
| 2003 | $1,842 +29% | $191,850 +29% |
| 2002 | $1,428 +41.5% | $148,718 +10.1% |
| 2001 | $1,009 | $135,074 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Barney Circle
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Payne Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Eliot-Hine Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Eastern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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- Washington, DC
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- 20003
- Barney Circle
- 1840 Massachusetts Ave SE
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