1609 Gales St NE

$259,900
Price
1,120 Sq. Ft.
$232 / Sq. Ft.
1,120
Sq. Ft.
$232
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath-row house built in 1939 has wonderful potential. An opportunity to revive its classic Federal style charm in the vibrant H Street Corridor community. H St to 16th Street and just one block to Gales. Home needs a full rehab. Sold As-Is. Call lister with questions.This 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath-row house built in 1939 has wonderful potential. An opportunity to revive its classic Federal style charm in the vibrant H Street Corridor community. H St to 16th Street and just one block to Gales. Home needs a full rehab. Sold As-Is. Call lister with questions.
  1. Listed by Katherine Georganas • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
    P: (301)-219-3699 kathy.georganas@lnf.com

Property Details for 1609 Gales Street Northeast

Tax ID Number
4540//0152
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Entry Floor Number
1
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
LISTING UPDATED: 12/30/2025 10:04 PM

Property Details for 1609 Gales Street Northeast

StatusActive
MLS #DCDC2235596
Days on Market8
Taxes$29,109 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1939
Lot Size0.02 AC / 1,040 SF
CountyDistrict of Columbia

Location

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Building Information for 1609 Gales Street Northeast

Stories2Residences-Year Built1939Lot Size0.02 AC / 1,040 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,692 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,267

Property Taxes

$2,426

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1609 Gales Street Northeast

Location
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
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: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $592,090
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $189,140
  • City Town Tax: $29,109
  • Land Assessed Value: $402,950
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: R4
  • Tax Lot: 152
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,120.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Soil Types: Chillum-Urban Land Complex
  • Parcel ID: 16080851
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Internet Services: Cable
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: kathygeorganas.lnf.com

Property History for 1609 Gales Street Northeast

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2235596

$259,900
Dec 31, 1999

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC317718

$89,900
Feb 1, 1999

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC317718

$89,900
May 30, 1998

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC262412

$46,500
Apr 30, 1998

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC262412

Feb 14, 1998

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC262412

$46,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/30/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2235596

$259,900
12/31/1999

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC317718

$89,900
02/01/1999

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC317718

$89,900
05/30/1998

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC262412

$46,500
04/30/1998

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC262412

02/14/1998

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC262412

$46,500

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

Public Records for 1609 Gales Street Northeast

Taxable ValueLand$400,930Additions$181,240Total$582,170
Tax Record2025$29,108 ($2,426 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,040 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1939Year Renovated1999ZoningRF-1CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN4540 0152

Schools near 1609 Gales Street Northeast

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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Miner Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Eliot-Hine Middle School
Public6 to 8

Eastern High School
Public9 to 12

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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1609 Gales Street Northeast is a townhouse for sale in Washington, DC 20002. This property was listed for sale on December 30, 2025 by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., it's currently listed at $259,900. It has been on the market for a total of 8 days and was last sold on May 30, 1998. This listing's school district is District Of Columbia Public Schools. Nearby schools include Miner Elementary School, Eliot-Hine Middle School and Eastern High School. 1609 Gales Street Northeast is a 2-bed, 3-bath, 1,120 sqft townhouse built in 1939.

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