Last Sold Price
4 beds2,861 sqft$253/sqft
1539 Locust Rd NW, Washington, DC 20012

Description

Same owner for 50 years! Great spaces in this Shepherd Park home in perfect location just off of 16th Street. Just blocks from downtown Silver Spring and Metro in one direction and Rock Creek Park in the other. Large formal rooms with a mid-century vibe. 3 bedrooms on the main level plus a sunroom. Lower level features a large open family room with built-in bar and 2nd kitchen...plus a forth bedroom with outside entrance. A one-car side load garage and a nicely sized yard all on a quiet block. Pull...Same owner for 50 years! Great spaces in this Shepherd Park home in perfect location just off of 16th Street. Just blocks from downtown Silver Spring and Metro in one direction and Rock Creek Park in the other. Large formal rooms with a mid-century vibe. 3 bedrooms on the main level plus a sunroom. Lower level features a large open family room with built-in bar and 2nd kitchen...plus a forth bedroom with outside entrance. A one-car side load garage and a nicely sized yard all on a quiet block. Pull up the carpet to reveal lovely hardwood floors and update to your taste. Priced for the condition and a great way to get into the Shepherd Park neighborhood.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/09/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lee R Goldstein • TTR Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (202) 744-8060 lee@leegoldsteingroup.com
  2. Listed by Angela M Hoyos • TTR Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (202) 438-7910 angelahoyosrealtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 1539 Locust Road Northwest

Status
MLS #
DCDC433070
Days on Market
14
Taxes
$2,765 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1953
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 6,117 SF
Tax ID Number
2770//0042
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
SHEPHERD PARK
Subdivision
SHEPHERD PARK (WASHINGTON DC)
Legal Subdivision
SHEPHERD PARK
Total Parking Spaces
1
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,666.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
1,195.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
471.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
1,666.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No

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Building Information for 1539 Locust Road Northwest

Stories2Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,117 SF

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Property Information for 1539 Locust Road Northwest

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121140357950
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: SHEPHERD (WASHINGTON DC)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: DEAL (WASHINGTON DC)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • 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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Assessed Value: $743,220
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $347,510
  • City Town Tax: $2,765
  • Land Assessed Value: $395,710
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Zoning: R-2-B
  • Tax Lot: 42
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $10,000
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,861.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,861.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,332.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Main Entrance Orientation: South
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Manor-Gleneig
  • Parcel ID: 16041819
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, On Street
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Basement Garage
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Ceiling
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent URL: www.LeeGoldsteinGroup.com

Property History for 1539 Locust Road Northwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 9, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #651649049

$725,000
Aug 9, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC433070

$725,000
Jul 9, 2019

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC433070

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/09/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #651649049

$725,000
08/09/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC433070

$725,000
07/09/2019

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC433070

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Public Records for 1539 Locust Road Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$507,100Additions$415,150Total$922,250
Tax Record2025$7,075 ($590 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,666 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,666 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,117 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953Year Renovated2010ZoningR-1BCountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN2770 0042Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1539 Locust Road Northwest

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Shepherd Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Deal Middle School
Public6 to 8

Jackson-Reed High School
Public9 to 12

Dorothy I. Height Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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