1217 Varnum St NE
Washington, DC 20017

$659,900

Price

Beds

Baths

1,975 Sq. Ft.

$334 / Sq. Ft.

1,975

Sq. Ft.

$334

per Sq. Ft.

Description

Discover Comfort and Convenience in Brookland! Welcome to your new home in the sought-after Brookland community. This beautifully maintained property offers 4 bedrooms and 1 full bath and 2 half baths, with separate living and dining rooms that provide ample space for both everyday living and entertainment. Stay warm on crisp evenings with a charming, fully functional fireplace that adds to the cozy ambiance created by radiator heat. Gleaming hardwood floors flow throughout the first and second levels,...Discover Comfort and Convenience in Brookland! Welcome to your new home in the sought-after Brookland community. This beautifully maintained property offers 4 bedrooms and 1 full bath and 2 half baths, with separate living and dining rooms that provide ample space for both everyday living and entertainment. Stay warm on crisp evenings with a charming, fully functional fireplace that adds to the cozy ambiance created by radiator heat. Gleaming hardwood floors flow throughout the first and second levels, giving the home a classic and timeless feel. Enjoy outdoor living in the spacious backyard, complete with a deck and outdoor TV—perfect for gatherings or quiet nights under the stars. This home has been freshly painted and new carpet. Recent updates include a one-year-old roof and a waterproofed basement for added peace of mind. Ideally located near shopping, dining, and entertainment, with easy access to Brookland and Fort Totten Metro stations, as well as major routes like South Dakota Ave., Michigan Ave., Missouri Ave., and the Maryland border. Your next chapter starts here!

Listed by Sheila A Batey • Coldwell Banker Realty
P: (301)-335-7474 sheila.batey@cbrealty.com

Property Details for 1217 Varnum Street Northeast

Tax ID Number

3919//0069

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Twin/Semi-Detached

Style

Colonial

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

LISTING UPDATED: 12/30/2025 11:17 PM

Property Details for 1217 Varnum Street Northeast

Status	Active
MLS #	DCDC2194722
Days on Market	89
Taxes	$4,863 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Townhouse
MLS Type	Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built	1927
Lot Size	0.09 AC / 3,848 SF
County	District of Columbia

Location

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Building Information for 1217 Varnum Street Northeast

Stories3Residences-Year Built1927Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,848 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,621 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,216

Property Taxes

$405

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1217 Varnum Street Northeast

Location

In City Limits: Yes
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121140357950
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: WASHINGTON

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: $688,010

Year Assessed: 2024
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $284,470
City Town Tax: $4,863
Land Assessed Value: $403,540
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: R
Tax Lot: 69
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

All Lower Levels

# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood

Room 2

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 3

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick

Room 4

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 5

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 6

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 7

Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 8

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 9

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 10

Room Type: Basement
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Concrete

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,975.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,975.00
Total SQFT: 2,503.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8041/0510/4084/804105104084_512_384_WM_27UuFKeWwZ-jHf1C.jpg
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
Basement Type: Partially Finished
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 2
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Soil Types: Unknown

Fencing: Partially
Parcel ID: 16070571

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street
Driveway - # of Spaces: 1

Interior Features

Interior Features: Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Carpet, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Appliances: Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Built-In Microwave
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Basement, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Other
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Patio(s)

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)

Cooling Fuel: None
Heating Type: Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.sheilabatey.com

Property History for 1217 Varnum Street Northeast

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 27, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2194722		—
Nov 1, 2025	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2194722		—
Sep 17, 2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2194722	$659,900	—
Aug 25, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2194722		—
Aug 12, 2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2194722	$679,000	—
Apr 26, 2025	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2194722		—
Apr 19, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2194722	$650,000	—
Apr 4, 2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243780764	$180,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/27/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2194722	—
11/01/2025	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2194722	—
09/17/2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2194722	$659,900
08/25/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2194722	—
08/12/2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2194722	$679,000
04/26/2025	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2194722	—
04/19/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2194722	$650,000
04/04/2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243780764	$180,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1217 Varnum Street Northeast

Taxable ValueLand$403,540Additions$284,470Total$688,010

Tax Record2025$5,084 ($424 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,658 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,658 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,848 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927ZoningR-2CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN3919 0069Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1217 Varnum Street Northeast

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
NR	Bunker Hill Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.2 mi
4/10	Brookland Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.3 mi
3/10	Dunbar High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.8 mi
NR	Luke C. Moore High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.8 mi
7/10	McKinley Technology High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.1 mi
1/10	Roosevelt STAY High School @ MacFarland	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.2 mi
NR	Washington Jesuit Academy	Private - Nearby school	4 to 8	0.3 mi
NR	St. Anselm's Abbey School	Private - Nearby school	6 to 12	0.3 mi
NR	Metropolitan Day School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
NR	Bunker Hill Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.2 mi
4/10	Brookland Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.3 mi
3/10	Dunbar High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.8 mi
NR	Luke C. Moore High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.8 mi
7/10	McKinley Technology High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.1 mi
1/10	Roosevelt STAY High School @ MacFarland Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.2 mi
NR	Washington Jesuit Academy Private4 to 8 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	St. Anselm's Abbey School Private6 to 12 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	Metropolitan Day School PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.3 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1217 Varnum Street Northeast is a townhouse for sale in Washington, DC 20017. This property was listed for sale on April 19, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Realty, it's currently listed at $659,900. It has been on the market for a total of 89 days and was last sold on April 4, 2006. This listing's school district is District Of Columbia Public Schools. Nearby schools include Bunker Hill Elementary School, Brookland Middle School and Dunbar High School. 1217 Varnum Street Northeast is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 1,975 sqft townhouse built in 1927.

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