1253 Sumner Road Southeast

Closed 2/7/25

Last Sold Price

$280,000

3 beds2 baths1,296 sqft$216/sqft

1253 Sumner Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020

Description

Sold Strictly "As-Is" Seller will not make repairs of any kind. Property needs work but presents tremendous value in the up and coming Barry Farm Community. Property is Zoned RA-1 for future development opportunity. Property previously used as profitable single family rental property. 2 unit conversion potential. This property has near immediate access to I-295 and the beautiful Frederic Douglas bridge entering The Navy Yard, Buzzards Point Neighborhood and Capital Hill. Downtown DC within minutes...Sold Strictly "As-Is" Seller will not make repairs of any kind. Property needs work but presents tremendous value in the up and coming Barry Farm Community. Property is Zoned RA-1 for future development opportunity. Property previously used as profitable single family rental property. 2 unit conversion potential. This property has near immediate access to I-295 and the beautiful Frederic Douglas bridge entering The Navy Yard, Buzzards Point Neighborhood and Capital Hill. Downtown DC within minutes via Green line metro rail, car or even by foot or bicycle via the Anacostia River Trail system. Access to Maryland via Suitland Parkway or easy drive to the south featuring National Harbor and MGM Casino. Old town Alexandria, Virginia and National airport also within 20 minutes. This is truly an ideal location for the future. Don't miss out on this opportunity to buy today at a bargain price for the Nations Capitol.

LISTING CLOSED: 02/07/2025 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

Terry Brown
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RE/MAX Allegiance
P: (202) 607-8888
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Property Details for 1253 Sumner Road Southeast

Status

Closed

MLS #

DCDC2159164

Days on Market

119

Taxes

$3,135 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1923

Lot Size

0.04 AC / 1,644 SF

County

District of Columbia

Tax ID Number

5867//0889

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Colonial

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Views

City

Garage

Expected On Market Date

09-18-2024

Subdivision

BARRY FARMS

Subdivision

BARRY FARMS (WASHINGTON DC)

Legal Subdivision

Barry Farms

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,296.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Total Below Grade SQFT

.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

Building Winterized Y/N

Property Condition

Average, Good, Below Average

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Median sold price

$307,500

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

104.9%

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Sold 10/02/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,122
Square Feet: 0.06
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Bathrooms: 1,080
Square Feet: 0.03
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Bathrooms: 1,440
Square Feet: 0.09
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Bathrooms: 2,294
Square Feet: 0.07
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Sold By Ikon Realty

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Building Information for 1253 Sumner Road Southeast

Stories2Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,644 SF

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Principal and Interest

$1,423

Property Taxes

$261

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Property Information for 1253 Sumner Road Southeast

Location

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

School District County ID: 121140357950
SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
Elementary School: SAVOY (WASHINGTON DC)
ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
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: $370,470

Year Assessed: 2024
Improvement Assessed Value: $233,310
City Town Tax: $3,135
Land Assessed Value: $137,160
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Zoning: RA-1
Zoning Dscrp: Permit flexibility of design by permitting all types of urban residential development if they conform to the height, density,
Tax Lot: 889
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2

Rooms

Stories: Main

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,296.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,296.00
Total SQFT: 1,296.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Main Entrance Orientation: North
Construction Materials: Frame
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8034/1624/9114/803416249114_512_384_WM_mjxsmTPLcmmuuxOZ.jpg
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2
# Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Soil Types: Urban Land-Cristiana-Sunnysider

Fencing: Picket
Location Type: Urban
Parcel ID: 16103628
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street

Interior Features

Fireplace: No
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, 36"+ wide Halls

Security Features: Security Gate

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Pool: Yes - Community

Community Pool Features: Heated, Lap/Exercise, Negative Edge/Infinity, Other
Horse: No

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water
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.homesdatabase.com/thebrownteam

Property History for 1253 Sumner Road Southeast

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Feb 7, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1553105765	$280,000	+3.2% / yr
Feb 7, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2159164	$280,000	—
Jan 11, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2159164		—
Jan 11, 2025	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2159164		—
Jan 1, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2159164		—
Dec 31, 2024	Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2159164		—
Oct 23, 2024	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2159164	$299,500	—
Sep 18, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2159164	$350,000	—
Mar 1, 2011	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #306565436	$180,000	+233.3% / yr
May 27, 2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #314415603	$72,000	-19.7% / yr
May 10, 2010	Closed BRIGHT #1005446498	$72,000	—
Apr 28, 2010	Pending BRIGHT #1005446498		—
Aug 1, 2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005446498	$110,000	—
Apr 25, 2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243730875	$220,000	+34.2% / yr
Apr 25, 2005	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC167986	$220,000	—
Mar 25, 2005	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC167986		—
Mar 18, 2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC167986	$220,000	—
Oct 5, 2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243703521	$187,000	—
Oct 4, 2004	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC155876	$186,000	—
Aug 20, 2004	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC155876		—
Aug 12, 2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC155876	$215,000	—
Mar 18, 2003	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC389320	$129,900	—
Mar 18, 2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC389320	$129,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
02/07/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1553105765	$280,000 +3.2% / yr
02/07/2025	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2159164	$280,000
01/11/2025	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2159164	—
01/11/2025	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2159164	—
01/01/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2159164	—
12/31/2024	Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2159164	—
10/23/2024	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2159164	$299,500
09/18/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2159164	$350,000
03/01/2011	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #306565436	$180,000 +233.3% / yr
05/27/2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #314415603	$72,000 -19.7% / yr
05/10/2010	Closed BRIGHT #1005446498	$72,000
04/28/2010	Pending BRIGHT #1005446498	—
08/01/2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005446498	$110,000
04/25/2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243730875	$220,000 +34.2% / yr
04/25/2005	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC167986	$220,000
03/25/2005	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC167986	—
03/18/2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC167986	$220,000
10/05/2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243703521	$187,000
10/04/2004	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC155876	$186,000
08/20/2004	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC155876	—
08/12/2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC155876	$215,000
03/18/2003	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC389320	$129,900
03/18/2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC389320	$129,900

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

Public Records for 1253 Sumner Road Southeast

Taxable ValueLand$137,160Additions$233,310Total$370,470

Tax Record2025$10,836 ($903 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,644 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923Year Renovated2010ZoningRA-1CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN5867 0889

Schools near 1253 Sumner Road Southeast

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	Savoy Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.3 mi
3/10	Kramer Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.2 mi
3/10	Anacostia High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.0 mi
6/10	Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	3.4 mi
NR	River Terrace Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	3 to 12	3.2 mi
8/10	Dorothy I. Height Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	6.1 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Savoy Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
3/10	Kramer Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.2 mi
3/10	Anacostia High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.0 mi
6/10	Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) Public9 to 12 Nearby school	3.4 mi
NR	River Terrace Elementary School Public3 to 12 Nearby school	3.2 mi
8/10	Dorothy I. Height Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	6.1 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1253 Sumner Road Southeast, Washington, DC 20020	$280,000	3	2	1,296	1,644
2608 Wade Road Southeast, Unit PS7, Washington, DC 20020	–	–	–	–	–
2608 Wade Road Southeast, Unit PS6, Washington, DC 20020	–	–	–	–	–
2608 Wade Road Southeast, Unit PS2, Washington, DC 20020	–	–	–	–	–
2608 Wade Road Southeast, Unit PS14, Washington, DC 20020	–	–	–	–	–
2608 Wade Road Southeast, Unit PS8, Washington, DC 20020	–	–	–	–	–
2608 Wade Road Southeast, Unit PS5, Washington, DC 20020	–	–	–	–	–
2608 Wade Road Southeast, Unit PS12, Washington, DC 20020	$108,850	–	–	–	–
2608 Wade Road Southeast, Unit PS4, Washington, DC 20020	–	–	–	–	–
2608 Wade Road Southeast, Unit PS11, Washington, DC 20020	–	–	–	–	–
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2608 Wade Road Southeast, Unit PS10, Washington, DC 20020	–	–	–	–	–
2608 Wade Road Southeast, Unit PS3, Washington, DC 20020	–	–	–	–	–
2608 Wade Road Southeast, Unit PS9, Washington, DC 20020	–	–	–	–	–
2608 Wade Road Southeast, Unit 103, Washington, DC 20020	$153,700	2	1	887	–

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