1409 Decatur St NW










































Description
Step from the wide and welcoming front porch into a large entry foyer with built-ins for convenient...Gorgeous and expansive American Foursquare filled with sunlight in coveted 16th Street Heights. Set on an incredible lot with a rare, flat side yard, this beautifully scaled home offers more than 3,800 square feet across four finished levels, blending timeless architecture with flexible modern living. With 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, an attached garage, and solar panels, this home is truly not to be missed.
Step from the wide and welcoming front porch into a large entry foyer with built-ins for convenient storage. A brick fireplace greets you as you move into the double living room, a bright and inviting space flooded with natural light. The living room overlooks an elegant side porch that leads directly to the large side lawn and garden, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. The generous dining room easily accommodates ten, and is perfect for hosting gatherings. Just beyond, the kitchen offers abundant counter space and cabinetry for all your storage and prep needs, along with stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar for casual dining. A laundry room on the main floor completes the level.
The second level features three large bedrooms, each with multiple exposures that fill the rooms with natural light. The spacious primary suite includes a large walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom with double vanities. A well-appointed hall bath serves the additional bedrooms on this level.
Above, the third floor feels like a respite in the sky, with windows on all sides and skylights that flood the space with light. The open layout offers tremendous flexibility, with multiple areas that can easily serve as additional bedrooms, play space, studio space, or work-from-home areas.
The finished basement adds even more versatility, featuring a kitchen, large common living and dining area, bedroom with walk-in closet, full bath, additional laundry, and a separate office, along with access to the attached garage—ideal for guests, extended family, or potential income opportunities.
Location puts the best of the city right at your fingertips. A short stroll down the street brings you to neighborhood favorites like Zeke’s Coffee, The Highlands, Atxondo, and other beloved local cafés and eateries. Continue a bit further to enjoy the vibrant dining scene along Upshur Street in Petworth, as well as the Petworth Library and the Georgia Ave–Petworth Metro for easy commuting. Outdoor and recreation lovers will appreciate close proximity to the trails of Rock Creek Park, the fields and tennis courts at Carter Barron, the beloved Hamilton Street Park, and Upshur Pool. The block itself is known for its strong sense of community, with neighbors frequently hosting gatherings and participating in DC Porchfest.
Previous listing reflects square footage of 3,855 SF. Square footage is approximate and should not be used for property valuation.
Listing Agent
michael.lederman@compass.comP: (703)-346-0455
Property Details for 1409 Decatur Street Northwest
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Property Details for 1409 Decatur Street Northwest
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC2246892 |
| Days on Market | 2 |
| Taxes | $10,278 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.10 AC / 4,500 SF |
| County | District of Columbia |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Location
Building Information for 1409 Decatur Street Northwest
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$8,378 per month
30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest
$7,522
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Property Information for 1409 Decatur Street Northwest
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: WASHINGTON
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,217,600
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $699,240
- City Town Tax: $10,278
- Land Assessed Value: $518,360
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Zoning: R-1B/SH
- Tax Lot: 1
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,855.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,094.00
- Total SQFT: 3,855.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance
- Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Soil Types: Unknown
- Parcel ID: 16040215
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Main Floor, Basement
- Pool: No Pool
- 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
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
Property History for 1409 Decatur Street Northwest
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2246892 | $1,549,900 | — |
| Mar 23, 2018 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #619225711 | $1,115,000 | +5.3% / yr |
| Mar 23, 2018 | Closed BRIGHT #1000192078 | $1,115,000 | — |
| Feb 26, 2018 | Pending BRIGHT #1000192078 | — | |
| Feb 23, 2018 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000192078 | $1,050,000 | — |
| Oct 15, 2010 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #300018664 | $760,000 | +7.2% / yr |
| Oct 15, 2010 | Closed BRIGHT #1004972800 | $760,000 | — |
| Sep 21, 2010 | Pending BRIGHT #1004972800 | — | |
| Aug 4, 2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004972800 | $795,000 | — |
| May 7, 2010 | Closed BRIGHT #1004804630 | $401,000 | — |
| Apr 16, 2010 | Pending BRIGHT #1004804630 | — | |
| Apr 10, 2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004804630 | $355,900 | — |
| Jan 26, 2010 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008891378 | $649,000 | — |
| Dec 13, 2009 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008891378 | — | |
| Jul 22, 2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008891378 | $749,000 | — |
| Jun 25, 2004 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243690621 | $490,000 | — |
| Jun 16, 2004 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC145924 | $490,000 | — |
| Mar 14, 2004 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC145924 | — | |
| Mar 13, 2004 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC145924 | $499,999 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2246892 | $1,549,900 |
| 03/23/2018 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #619225711 | $1,115,000 +5.3% / yr |
| 03/23/2018 | Closed BRIGHT #1000192078 | $1,115,000 |
| 02/26/2018 | Pending BRIGHT #1000192078 | — |
| 02/23/2018 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000192078 | $1,050,000 |
| 10/15/2010 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #300018664 | $760,000 +7.2% / yr |
| 10/15/2010 | Closed BRIGHT #1004972800 | $760,000 |
| 09/21/2010 | Pending BRIGHT #1004972800 | — |
| 08/04/2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004972800 | $795,000 |
| 05/07/2010 | Closed BRIGHT #1004804630 | $401,000 |
| 04/16/2010 | Pending BRIGHT #1004804630 | — |
| 04/10/2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004804630 | $355,900 |
| 01/26/2010 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008891378 | $649,000 |
| 12/13/2009 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008891378 | — |
| 07/22/2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008891378 | $749,000 |
| 06/25/2004 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243690621 | $490,000 |
| 06/16/2004 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC145924 | $490,000 |
| 03/14/2004 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC145924 | — |
| 03/13/2004 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC145924 | $499,999 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1409 Decatur Street Northwest
Schools near 1409 Decatur Street Northwest
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
John Lewis Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
MacFarland Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland Public9 to 12 | ||
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School 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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