1281 Simms Pl NE

Washington, DC 20002

$1,500,000
Last Sold Price
10
Beds
8
Baths
5,540 Sq. Ft.
$271 / Sq. Ft.
5,540
Sq. Ft.
$271
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 2/16/23
Closed 2/16/23

Description

Amazing opportunity to purchase four, two-level units with loads of renovations having already been done, two units need some finishing work to shine but great opportunity for investors or handyman! Secure main door leads into an entry vestibule with doors to each unit. Two units are 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 1,340 square feet and two are 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bath units with 750 square feet. Building is fenced and on a corner with greenspace and outdoor living space for the tenants. High ceilings, open...Amazing opportunity to purchase four, two-level units with loads of renovations having already been done, two units need some finishing work to shine but great opportunity for investors or handyman! Secure main door leads into an entry vestibule with doors to each unit. Two units are 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 1,340 square feet and two are 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bath units with 750 square feet. Building is fenced and on a corner with greenspace and outdoor living space for the tenants. High ceilings, open floor plans, an abundance of windows, soft neutral color palettes, hardwood floors, shaker style cabinetry, quartz counters, upgraded lighting, fixtures, doors, knobs, designer finishes, and so much more. Walk to Gallaudet University, Metro, minutes to Union Market, Whole Foods, H Street Corridor, shopping, dining, entertainment, National Arboretum and more. Rental comps are $2,200 for the 750 square foot units and around $3,000 for the 1,350 square foot units!
  1. Listed by Jennifer D Young • Keller Williams Chantilly Ventures, LLC
    P: (703)-956-5128 jennifer@jyhteam.com

Property Details for 1281 Simms Place Northeast

Tax ID Number
4052//0094
Ownership
Fee Simple
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Waterfront
No
Views
Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
Garage
No
Expected On Market Date
12-21-2022
LISTING UPDATED: 02/18/2023 09:26 AM

Property Details for 1281 Simms Place Northeast

StatusClosed
MLS #DCDC2076422
Days on Market15
Taxes$42,901 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-Family / Fee Simple
Year Built1947
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,559 SF
CountyDistrict of Columbia
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Building Information for 1281 Simms Place Northeast

Stories2Residences-Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,559 SF

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Property Information for 1281 Simms Place Northeast

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles
  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121140357950
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: WHEATLEY EDUCATION CAMPUS (WASHINGTON DC)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: WHEATLEY EDUCATION CAMPUS (WASHINGTON DC)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: DUNBAR (WASHINGTON DC)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: WASHINGTON
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $936,360
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $434,330
  • City Town Tax: $42,901
  • Land Assessed Value: $502,030
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: MULTI UNIT
  • Tax Lot: 94
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Single Room Units Count: 0
  • One Bedroom Units Count: 0
  • Two Bedroom Units Count: 2
  • Three Bedroom Units Count: 2
  • Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2,Unit 4,Unit 3
  • Number Of Units Vacant: 4
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Type: Unit 1
  • Level: 2
  • Unit Type Finished SQFT: 1340
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Half Baths Count: 1
  • Full Baths Count: 2
Unit 2
  • Type: Unit 2
  • Level: 2
  • Unit Type Finished SQFT: 1340
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Half Baths Count: 1
  • Full Baths Count: 2
Unit 3
  • Type: Unit 3
  • Level: 2
  • Unit Type Finished SQFT: 750
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Half Baths Count: 1
  • Full Baths Count: 2
Unit 4
  • Type: Unit 4
  • Level: 2
  • Unit Type Finished SQFT: 750
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Half Baths Count: 1
  • Full Baths Count: 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Building Units Total: 4
  • Total Finished SQFT: 5,540.00
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Corner, Landscaping, Level, Premium
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Parcel ID: 16072850
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balconies- Multiple, Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.JenniferYoungHomes.com

Property History for 1281 Simms Place Northeast

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 16, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2076422

$1,500,000—
Feb 8, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1505979503

$1,500,000

+3.7% / yr

Dec 14, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2076422

—
Dec 14, 2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DCDC2076422

—
Nov 30, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2076422

$1,524,400—
Sep 26, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1498449273

$1,480,000

+22.0% / yr

Mar 15, 2021

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC506814

—
Feb 4, 2021

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC506814

—
Feb 4, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC506814

$1,976,000—
Jul 29, 2020

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC477954

—
Jul 29, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC477954

$399,900—
Jul 17, 2020

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC477940

$399,900—
Jul 17, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC477940

$399,900—
Sep 18, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #605507996

$545,000—
Jan 29, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #564567824

$545,000

+6.2% / yr

Jan 29, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1001338079

$545,000—
Apr 9, 2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1001338079

—
Apr 4, 2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001338079

$549,950—
Dec 20, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #392193342

$480,000—
Dec 20, 2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003775832

$480,000—
Nov 25, 2013

Pending

BRIGHT #1003775832

—
Nov 25, 2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003775832

$499,990—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/16/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2076422

$1,500,000
02/08/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1505979503

$1,500,000

+3.7% / yr

12/14/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2076422

—
12/14/2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DCDC2076422

—
11/30/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2076422

$1,524,400
09/26/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1498449273

$1,480,000

+22.0% / yr

03/15/2021

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC506814

—
02/04/2021

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC506814

—
02/04/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC506814

$1,976,000
07/29/2020

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC477954

—
07/29/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC477954

$399,900
07/17/2020

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC477940

$399,900
07/17/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC477940

$399,900
09/18/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #605507996

$545,000
01/29/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #564567824

$545,000

+6.2% / yr

01/29/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1001338079

$545,000
04/09/2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1001338079

—
04/04/2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001338079

$549,950
12/20/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #392193342

$480,000
12/20/2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003775832

$480,000
11/25/2013

Pending

BRIGHT #1003775832

—
11/25/2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003775832

$499,990

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

Public Records for 1281 Simms Place Northeast

Taxable ValueLand$515,840Additions$930,650Total$1,446,490
Tax Record2025$12,295 ($1,025 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,697 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,697 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,559 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1934Year Renovated2018ZoningRF-1CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN4052 0094

Schools near 1281 Simms Place Northeast

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Wheatley Education Campus
Public - PK to 8
Dunbar High School
Public - 9 to 12
Phelps Architecture, Construction, and Engineering High School
Public - 9 to 12
School-Within-School @ Goding
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Wheatley Education Campus
PublicPK to 8

Dunbar High School
Public9 to 12

Phelps Architecture, Construction, and Engineering High School
Public9 to 12

School-Within-School @ Goding
PublicPK to 5

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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