1531 U St SE
Washington, DC 20020

$249,000

Price

Beds

Bath

892 Sq. Ft.

$279 / Sq. Ft.

892

Sq. Ft.

$279

per Sq. Ft.

Description

Incredible development opportunity in Historic Anacostia! two adjacent properties— 1531 U ST SE, and 1533 U ST SE offered as a full portfolio for just $498,000. Zoned R-3, allowing for single-family homes, rowhomes, and multi-unit conversions by special exception ideal for investors or builders ready to transform this prime location. Sold AS-IS! Seller financing available with just 20%-30% down, 6% interest rate, and 24-36month terms—a rare chance to invest with flexibility. Walkable to Anacostia...Incredible development opportunity in Historic Anacostia! two adjacent properties— 1531 U ST SE, and 1533 U ST SE offered as a full portfolio for just $498,000. Zoned R-3, allowing for single-family homes, rowhomes, and multi-unit conversions by special exception ideal for investors or builders ready to transform this prime location. Sold AS-IS! Seller financing available with just 20%-30% down, 6% interest rate, and 24-36month terms—a rare chance to invest with flexibility. Walkable to Anacostia Metro, Frederick Douglass House, Busboys and Poets, and more. Don't miss this opportunity—perfect for your next project in booming D. C.!

Listed by Sebrin Adem • RE/MAX Allegiance
P: (703)-225-8292 sebrinadem@gmail.com

Property Details for 1531 U Street Southeast

Tax ID Number

5776//0812

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Twin/Semi-Detached

Style

Cabin/Lodge

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

LISTING UPDATED: 12/28/2025 01:23 PM

Property Details for 1531 U Street Southeast

Status	Active
MLS #	DCDC2203054
Days on Market	272
Taxes	$11,223 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Townhouse
MLS Type	Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built	1905
Lot Size	0.12 AC / 5,040 SF
County	District of Columbia

Location

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Building Information for 1531 U Street Southeast

Stories3Residences-Year Built1905Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,040 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,149 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,214

Property Taxes

$935

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1531 U Street Southeast

Location

In City Limits: Yes
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

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: $224,450

Year Assessed: 2025
County Tax: $0
City Town Tax: $11,223
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: R3
Tax Lot: 812
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

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: Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 892.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: .00
Total SQFT: 892.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8038/9021/7624/803890217624_512_384_WM_jI3ly3--gjgkbnre.jpg
Basement Type: Unfinished
Foundation Details: Other
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Soil Types: Unknown

Parcel ID: 16102121

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street

Interior Features

Fireplace: No
Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Cooling Type: None
Cooling Fuel: None

Heating Type: None
Heating Fuel: None
Hot Water: Other
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Anne Arundel County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1531 U Street Southeast

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 25, 2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2203054	$249,000	—
May 28, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2203054	$260,000	—
May 15, 2025	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2193472		—
Apr 2, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2193472	$130,000	—
Jul 9, 2020	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC476482	$248,000	—
Jul 9, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC476482		—
Jul 9, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC476482	$248,000	—
Jul 7, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #672134685	$248,000	+5.8% / yr
Jun 16, 2018	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000162615		—
Jul 23, 2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000162615	$249,900	—
Apr 23, 2008	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243866784	$125,295	+28.1% / yr
Jul 27, 2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243698451	$49,590	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/25/2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2203054	$249,000
05/28/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2203054	$260,000
05/15/2025	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2193472	—
04/02/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2193472	$130,000
07/09/2020	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC476482	$248,000
07/09/2020	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC476482	—
07/09/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC476482	$248,000
07/07/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #672134685	$248,000 +5.8% / yr
06/16/2018	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000162615	—
07/23/2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000162615	$249,900
04/23/2008	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243866784	$125,295 +28.1% / yr
07/27/2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243698451	$49,590

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

Public Records for 1531 U Street Southeast

Taxable ValueLand$66,800Additions$157,650Total$224,450

Tax Record2025$11,222 ($935 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt892 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt892 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,830 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1902ZoningR-3CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN5776 1010

Schools near 1531 U Street Southeast

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
2/10	Ketcham Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.1 mi
3/10	Kramer Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.4 mi
2/10	Anacostia High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.3 mi
5/10	Excel Academy	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	0.8 mi
NR	Ballou STAY High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.1 mi
8/10	School-Within-School @ Goding	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	2.3 mi
NR	Naylor Road School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.6 mi
NR	Washington Middle School For Girls	Private - Nearby school	3 to 8	0.7 mi
NR	Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys	Private - Nearby school	K to 5	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Ketcham Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.1 mi
3/10	Kramer Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.4 mi
2/10	Anacostia High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.3 mi
5/10	Excel Academy PublicPK to 8 Choice school	0.8 mi
NR	Ballou STAY High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.1 mi
8/10	School-Within-School @ Goding PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	2.3 mi
NR	Naylor Road School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Washington Middle School For Girls Private3 to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys PrivateK to 5 Nearby school	0.7 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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More information about 1531 U Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020

1531 U Street Southeast is a townhouse for sale in Washington, DC 20020. This property was listed for sale on May 28, 2025 by RE/MAX Allegiance, it's currently listed at $249,000. It has been on the market for a total of 272 days and was last sold on July 9, 2020. This listing's school district is District Of Columbia Public Schools. Nearby schools include Ketcham Elementary School, Kramer Middle School and Anacostia High School. 1531 U Street Southeast is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 892 sqft townhouse built in 1905.

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