1423 Decatur Street Northwest

Closed 2/4/22

Last Sold Price

$1,050,000

4 beds3 baths2,256 sqft$465/sqft

1423 Decatur St NW, Washington, DC 20011

Description

9Offers the first week-all escalated -the highest of which was $1,053,000 Craftsman Cottage welcomes you with a delightful full front porch complete with swing and memories of warm spring evenings. Originally built in 1918, now with renovated all white kitchen and up-dates that preserved the original chestnut architectural trim and hardwood Oak flooring while creating open spaces as well as bonus space for our new 'work at home' accommodation. Elegant coffered dining room ceiling and oversized windows...9Offers the first week-all escalated -the highest of which was $1,053,000 Craftsman Cottage welcomes you with a delightful full front porch complete with swing and memories of warm spring evenings. Originally built in 1918, now with renovated all white kitchen and up-dates that preserved the original chestnut architectural trim and hardwood Oak flooring while creating open spaces as well as bonus space for our new 'work at home' accommodation. Elegant coffered dining room ceiling and oversized windows in the connecting open living and dining spaces give this property a surprisingly contemporary feel and useful flow for today's lifestyle. There are baths on each floor and the original main level bedroom is a perfect office, den, guest, or toy space. Spacious lower level has above grade windows and direct access to the rear yard, as well as accommodating the laundry and providing a private space for guest/au pair or additional project/work space. The rear porch overlooks the fenced garden and storage or sports car garage. One mile from Petworth metro and urban village amenities, 2 miles from Takoma Park metro and village market and amenities. Centrally located in NW DC: drive ten minutes to Takoma Park or Tenleytown, Shaw or Silver Spring...

LISTING CLOSED: 02/04/2022 12:00 AM

Listed by Elizabeth M Russell • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
P: (301) 580-0540 eliz@lnf.com
Listed by Jeffrey D Kochan • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
P: (703) 585-5487 jeffrey.kochan@longandfoster.com

Property Details for 1423 Decatur Street Northwest

Status

Closed

MLS #

DCDC2028454

Days on Market

Taxes

$6,221 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1918

Lot Size

0.09 AC / 4,025 SF

County

District of Columbia

Tax ID Number

2709//0005

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Beaux Arts, Bungalow, Craftsman, Cottage

Levels/Stories

Furnished

Waterfront

Garage

Yes

Subdivision

16TH STREET HEIGHTS

Subdivision

16TH STREET HEIGHTS (WASHINGTON DC)

Cross Street

16th st traffic light

Legal Subdivision

16th Street Heights

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Room Count

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,748.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

508.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

491.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Total Below Grade SQFT

999.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

Building Winterized Y/N

Property Condition

Very Good

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Building Information for 1423 Decatur Street Northwest

Stories3Year Built1918Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,025 SF

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Property Information for 1423 Decatur Street Northwest

Location

In City Limits: Yes
Transportation: Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile

School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District County ID: 121140357950
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: CALL SCHOOL BOARD (WASHINGTON DC)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: CALL SCHOOL BOARD (WASHINGTON DC)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: CALL SCHOOL BOARD (WASHINGTON DC)
HighSchoolSource: 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
Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2021
Tax Assessed Value: $829,500

Year Assessed: 2021
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $393,350
City Town Tax: $6,221
Land Assessed Value: $436,150
Clean Green Assessed: No
Municipal Trash: Yes
Land Use Code: 0
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Historic: No
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Tax Lot: 5
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Year Major Reno Remodel: 2006
Total Finished SQFT: 2,256.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,256.00
Total SQFT: 2,747.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Main Entrance Orientation: South
Construction Materials: Copper Plumbing, Masonry, Brick, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8012/8294/8960/801282948960_512_384_WM_Km4LholYWXOco_sz.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Walkout Stairs, Windows, Interior Access, Full
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-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Garage(s)

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Soil Types: Unknown

Location Type: Urban
Parcel ID: 16040219
Additional Parcels: No
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Additional Storage Area, Garage - Rear Entry, Other

Interior Features

Interior Features: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s), Upgraded Countertops
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood, Mantel(s)
Accessibility Features: None
Window Features: Screens
Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://mls.TruPlace.com/property/67/107181/

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Exterior Features: Gutter System, Outbuilding(s)

Pool: No Pool
Horse: No

Utilities

Utilities: Other
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator, Other
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Internet Services: Other

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1423 Decatur Street Northwest

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Feb 4, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1484291188	$1,050,000	+5.6% / yr
Feb 4, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2028454	$1,050,000	—
Jan 19, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2028454		—
Jan 12, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2028454	$891,423	—
Aug 22, 2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #433483980	$701,423	+9.0% / yr
Aug 22, 2014	Closed BRIGHT #1003112636	$701,423	—
Jul 23, 2014	Pending BRIGHT #1003112636		—
Jul 17, 2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003112636	$639,555	—
Feb 17, 2012	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #325511317	$565,000	+4.5% / yr
Feb 17, 2012	Closed BRIGHT #1004648760	$565,000	—
Jan 7, 2012	Pending BRIGHT #1004648760		—
Dec 2, 2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004648760	$589,000	—
Apr 30, 2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243685038	$400,000	—
Apr 30, 2004	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC144110	$400,000	—
Mar 22, 2004	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC144110		—
Feb 10, 2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC144110	$399,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
02/04/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1484291188	$1,050,000 +5.6% / yr
02/04/2022	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2028454	$1,050,000
01/19/2022	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2028454	—
01/12/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2028454	$891,423
08/22/2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #433483980	$701,423 +9.0% / yr
08/22/2014	Closed BRIGHT #1003112636	$701,423
07/23/2014	Pending BRIGHT #1003112636	—
07/17/2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003112636	$639,555
02/17/2012	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #325511317	$565,000 +4.5% / yr
02/17/2012	Closed BRIGHT #1004648760	$565,000
01/07/2012	Pending BRIGHT #1004648760	—
12/02/2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004648760	$589,000
04/30/2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243685038	$400,000
04/30/2004	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC144110	$400,000
03/22/2004	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC144110	—
02/10/2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC144110	$399,000

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

Public Records for 1423 Decatur Street Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$504,570Additions$474,460Total$979,030

Tax Record2025$7,558 ($630 / month)

Home Facts

Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,748 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,748 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,025 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1918Year Renovated2006ZoningR-1B/SHCountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN2709 0005Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1423 Decatur Street Northwest

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	John Lewis Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.2 mi
7/10	MacFarland Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.5 mi
4/10	Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.5 mi
8/10	Dorothy I. Height Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.3 mi
1/10	Garnet-Patterson Stay High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.2 mi
1/10	Luke C. Moore High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.5 mi
NR	British International School of Washington	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.1 mi
NR	Kingsbury Day School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.2 mi
NR	Parkmont School	Private - Nearby school	6 to 12	0.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	John Lewis Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.2 mi
7/10	MacFarland Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.5 mi
4/10	Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.5 mi
8/10	Dorothy I. Height Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	0.3 mi
1/10	Garnet-Patterson Stay High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.2 mi
1/10	Luke C. Moore High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.5 mi
NR	British International School of Washington PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	Kingsbury Day School PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	Parkmont School Private6 to 12 Nearby school	0.2 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: 1423 Decatur Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011	$1,050,000	4	3	2,256	4,025
1419 Decatur Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011	$785,000	4	3	1,964	4,025
1427 Decatur Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011	–	3	1	1,827	3,578
1431 Decatur Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011	$680,000	4	3	1,664	3,578
1408 Delafield Place Northwest, Washington, DC 20011	–	7	5	2,287	4,025
1433 Decatur Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011	$786,000	5	4	–	3,578
1410 Delafield Place Northwest, Washington, DC 20011	–	3	2	2,743	3,578
1406 Delafield Place Northwest, Washington, DC 20011	$1,265,000	6	5	4,135	4,025
1411 Decatur Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011	$1,411,000	6	5	5,275	3,800
1420 Decatur Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011	$855,000	4	4	–	2,033
1404 Delafield Place Northwest, Washington, DC 20011	$225,000	3	1	–	4,025
1422 Decatur Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011	–	2	2	1,883	2,033
1404 Decatur Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011	$1,480,000	5	6	3,663	2,833
1418 Decatur Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011	–	3	2	1,883	–
1412 Decatur Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011	$1,010,000	4	4	2,601	2,833
1410 Decatur Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011	$1,299,999	5	4	2,847	2,833

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