1521 First Street Southwest

Closed 2/29/24

Bedroom/Office On Main Floor/Virtually Staged

Bedroom 1, Upper Level, Virtually Staged

Bedroom 2, Upper Level, Virtually Staged

Last Sold Price

$699,900

3 beds2 baths1,120 sqft$625/sqft

1521 First St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Description

This move-in ready 3bedroom townhome in a highly desirable Washington DC neighborhood with no hoa or condo fees is an amazing opportunity. The beautiful hardwood floors throughout the home, along with the recent paint, granite countertops, newer appliances, and new roof are impressive features that are sure to appeal to many buyers. The recessed lighting in the rooms and the skylight in the bathroom add brightness and character to the home. The abundance of natural light coming in through the windows...This move-in ready 3bedroom townhome in a highly desirable Washington DC neighborhood with no hoa or condo fees is an amazing opportunity. The beautiful hardwood floors throughout the home, along with the recent paint, granite countertops, newer appliances, and new roof are impressive features that are sure to appeal to many buyers. The recessed lighting in the rooms and the skylight in the bathroom add brightness and character to the home. The abundance of natural light coming in through the windows in every room makes the home feel inviting and warm. The backyard is a versatile space that can be used as parking or a gathering place for a cookout, which is a great feature in a city where outdoor space is often limited. Being within walking distance to The Wharf, festivals, concerts, dining, and nightlife is a huge plus for anyone who wants to be in the heart of the action. Additionally, being just a few minutes away from Nats Park and Audi Field for games and the Navy Yard for even more options is incredibly convenient. The easy commute options from L'Enfant Plaza just a few blocks away is a great feature for anyone who needs to travel in and out of the city for work or other reasons. Overall, this move-in ready townhome in a highly desirable Washington DC neighborhood is definitely a must-see!

LISTING CLOSED: 02/29/2024 12:00 AM

Listed by Ofelya Hartonyan • Samson Properties
P: (301) 792-5838 lhartshomes@gmail.com

Property Details for 1521 First Street Southwest

Status

Closed

MLS #

DCDC2125794

Days on Market

Taxes

$5,335 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Townhouse

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1941

Lot Size

0.03 AC / 1,239 SF

County

District of Columbia

Tax ID Number

0601//0031

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Interior Row/Townhouse

Style

Traditional

Levels/Stories

Furnished

Waterfront

Views

Street

Garage

Subdivision

OLD CITY #1

Subdivision

OLD CITY #1 (WASHINGTON DC)

Legal Subdivision

Old City 1

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,120.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Estimated

Below Grade Finished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Estimated

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Estimated

Total Below Grade SQFT

.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Estimated

New Construction

Property Condition

Excellent

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Building Information for 1521 First Street Southwest

Stories2Residences-Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,239 SF

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$4,002 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,558

Property Taxes

$445

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Property Information for 1521 First Street Southwest

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
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

Property Manager Y/N: No
Senior Community: No

Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2023
Tax Assessed Value: $371,620

Year Assessed: 2017
Improvement Assessed Value: $110,650
City Town Tax: $5,335
Land Assessed Value: $459,040
Municipal Trash: No
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Historic: Yes
Zoning: RF-2
Tax Lot: 31
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $6,999

Rooms

Main

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

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Year Major Reno Remodel: 2020
Total Finished SQFT: 1,120.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Total SQFT: 1,120.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Asphalt
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8028/2754/3988/802827543988_512_384_WM_qlhWSNaNxjGsrUAK.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Soil Types: Unknown

Road Surface Type: Black Top
Road Responsibility: City/County
Fencing: Fully
Location Type: Other
Parcel ID: 15983036
Additional Parcels: No
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Alley, Driveway
Parking Features: Concrete Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features: Combination Dining/Living, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Efficiency, Kitchen - Eat-In, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
Fireplace: No

Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
Window Features: Skylights

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Enclosed

Pool: No Pool
Horse: No

Utilities

Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Cable TV Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas, Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Internet Services: Fiber Optic

Confidential Data

Listing Office

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

Property History for 1521 First Street Southwest

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Feb 29, 2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1528017998	$699,900	+15.2% / yr
Feb 29, 2024	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2125794	$699,900	—
Feb 4, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2125794		—
Feb 4, 2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2125794		—
Jan 24, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2125794	$699,900	—
Jan 23, 2024	Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2109898		—
Dec 31, 2023	Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2087966		—
Dec 3, 2023	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2109898		—
Sep 2, 2023	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2109898	$699,900	—
Aug 31, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2109898	$724,900	—
Aug 22, 2023	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2087966		—
Jul 14, 2023	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2087966	$749,900	—
Jun 30, 2023	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2087966	$779,000	—
Apr 27, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2087966	$799,000	—
Mar 14, 2018	Closed BRIGHT #1000264872	$300,000	—
Mar 14, 2018	Pending BRIGHT #1000264872		—
Mar 14, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000264872	$300,000	—
Mar 2, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #618935520	$300,000	+104419.1% / yr
Jan 9, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #613865533	$111,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
02/29/2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1528017998	$699,900 +15.2% / yr
02/29/2024	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2125794	$699,900
02/04/2024	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2125794	—
02/04/2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2125794	—
01/24/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2125794	$699,900
01/23/2024	Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2109898	—
12/31/2023	Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2087966	—
12/03/2023	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2109898	—
09/02/2023	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2109898	$699,900
08/31/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2109898	$724,900
08/22/2023	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2087966	—
07/14/2023	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2087966	$749,900
06/30/2023	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2087966	$779,000
04/27/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2087966	$799,000
03/14/2018	Closed BRIGHT #1000264872	$300,000
03/14/2018	Pending BRIGHT #1000264872	—
03/14/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000264872	$300,000
03/02/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #618935520	$300,000 +104419.1% / yr
01/09/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #613865533	$111,500

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

Public Records for 1521 First Street Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$464,220Additions$178,680Total$642,900

Tax Record2025$4,701 ($392 / month)

Home Facts

Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,239 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1941ZoningRF-1CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN0601 0031

Schools near 1521 First Street Southwest

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	Van Ness Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.8 mi
5/10	Jefferson Middle School Academy	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.8 mi
3/10	Eastern High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.2 mi
5/10	Excel Academy	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	1.2 mi
7/10	Capitol Hill Montessori @ Logan	Public - Nearby school	PK to 8	1.9 mi
10/10	School-Within-School @ Goding	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	2.1 mi
NR	High Road Primary School of Washington, DC	Private - Nearby school	7 to 8	0.1 mi
NR	Waterfront Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.5 mi
NR	Capitol Hill Day School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	Van Ness Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.8 mi
5/10	Jefferson Middle School Academy Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.8 mi
3/10	Eastern High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.2 mi
5/10	Excel Academy PublicPK to 8 Choice school	1.2 mi
7/10	Capitol Hill Montessori @ Logan PublicPK to 8 Nearby school	1.9 mi
10/10	School-Within-School @ Goding PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	2.1 mi
NR	High Road Primary School of Washington, DC Private7 to 8 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	Waterfront Academy PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Capitol Hill Day School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 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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