1617 8th St NW
Washington, DC 20001

$999,900

Price

Beds

Baths

1,496 Sq. Ft.

$668 / Sq. Ft.

1,496

Sq. Ft.

$668

per Sq. Ft.

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Description

Welcome to 1617 8th Street NW, a beautifully maintained row home nestled in the vibrant Shaw neighborhood of Washington, DC. This residence blends classic historic character with thoughtful updates, offering the best of city living just steps from dining, shopping, and Metro access. Step inside to find nice high ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and abundant natural light that flows through the spacious main level. The living and dining areas provide an inviting layout, perfect for entertaining...Welcome to 1617 8th Street NW, a beautifully maintained row home nestled in the vibrant Shaw neighborhood of Washington, DC. This residence blends classic historic character with thoughtful updates, offering the best of city living just steps from dining, shopping, and Metro access. Step inside to find nice high ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and abundant natural light that flows through the spacious main level. The living and dining areas provide an inviting layout, perfect for entertaining or relaxing at home. A tastefully updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and ample cabinetry, opening to a private rear patio ideal for outdoor dining. Upstairs, you’ll discover 3 generously sized bedrooms with large closets and oversized windows, along with updated bath that includes both a separate enclosed glass shower and a roman styled deep soaking tub that showcase modern finishes while retaining timeless style. Additional highlights include exposed brick fireplace accents, a full sized stacked W/D in the bathroom, central heating and cooling, and a serene fenced backyard which includes a metal roll up security garage door. Located in one of DC’s most sought-after neighborhoods, this home provides easy access to Shaw Metro, Logan Circle, downtown, and some of the city’s best restaurants and cultural attractions. This home is the perfect combination of historic charm and modern convenience—ready to welcome you home.

Listed by Christopher D Suranna • RLAH @properties
P: (202)-550-0534 team@metrodchouses.com
Listed by Colin B Johnson • RLAH @properties
P: (202)-536-4445 team@metrodchouses.com

Property Details for 1617 8th Street Northwest

Tax ID Number

0420//0010

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Interior Row/Townhouse

Style

Federal

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

LISTING UPDATED: 12/12/2025 02:25 PM

Property Details for 1617 8th Street Northwest

Status	Active
MLS #	DCDC2217874
Days on Market	119
Taxes	$7,589 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Townhouse
MLS Type	Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built	1900
Lot Size	0.04 AC / 1,758 SF
County	District of Columbia

Location

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Building Information for 1617 8th Street Northwest

Stories2Residences-Year Built1900Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,758 SF

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$5,573 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,941

Property Taxes

$632

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1617 8th Street Northwest

Location

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

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: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: $990,910

Year Assessed: 2024
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $302,020
City Town Tax: $7,589
Land Assessed Value: $688,890
Clean Green Assessed: No
Municipal Trash: Yes
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: RF-1
Tax Lot: 10
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# 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
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0

Upper Level 1

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

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Rooms

Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,496.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,496.00
Total SQFT: 1,496.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8041/4073/1064/804140731064_512_384_WM_h15knR64l-VGaS37.jpg
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Soil Types: Unknown

Parcel ID: 16135495

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
Driveway - # of Spaces: 1

Parking Features: Crushed Stone

Interior Features

Interior Features: Kitchen - Gourmet, Upgraded Countertops
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Non-Functioning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Upper Floor, Washer In Unit
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://listings.hdbros.com/videos/01991090-0046-7053-ad21-7435354b2fe0?v=429

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: None
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Instant Hot Water, Natural Gas, Tankless
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

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

Property History for 1617 8th Street Northwest

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 11, 2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2217874	$999,900	—
Dec 5, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2217874		—
Dec 4, 2025	Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2217874		—
Sep 18, 2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2217874	$1,049,000	—
Sep 4, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2217874	$1,095,000	—
Nov 23, 2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #560448177	$835,000	+5.5% / yr
Nov 23, 2015	Closed BRIGHT #1001355779	$835,000	—
Oct 26, 2015	Pending BRIGHT #1001355779		—
Oct 26, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001355779	$835,000	—
Oct 28, 2009	Closed BRIGHT #1005504772	$602,000	—
Oct 26, 2009	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #278382416	$602,000	—
Sep 17, 2009	Pending BRIGHT #1005504772		—
Sep 11, 2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005504772	$618,750	—
May 19, 2003	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC205216	$281,000	—
Apr 15, 2003	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC205216		—
Jan 7, 2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC205216	$350,000	—
Mar 11, 1999	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC266214	$119,000	—
Feb 8, 1999	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC266214		—
Jul 21, 1998	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC266214	$119,000	—
Jun 2, 1998	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1006139542	$105,000	—
Oct 1, 1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006139542	$115,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/11/2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2217874	$999,900
12/05/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2217874	—
12/04/2025	Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2217874	—
09/18/2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2217874	$1,049,000
09/04/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2217874	$1,095,000
11/23/2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #560448177	$835,000 +5.5% / yr
11/23/2015	Closed BRIGHT #1001355779	$835,000
10/26/2015	Pending BRIGHT #1001355779	—
10/26/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001355779	$835,000
10/28/2009	Closed BRIGHT #1005504772	$602,000
10/26/2009	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #278382416	$602,000
09/17/2009	Pending BRIGHT #1005504772	—
09/11/2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005504772	$618,750
05/19/2003	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC205216	$281,000
04/15/2003	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC205216	—
01/07/2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC205216	$350,000
03/11/1999	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC266214	$119,000
02/08/1999	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC266214	—
07/21/1998	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC266214	$119,000
06/02/1998	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1006139542	$105,000
10/01/1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006139542	$115,000

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Public Records for 1617 8th Street Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$688,890Additions$302,020Total$990,910

Tax Record2025$7,659 ($638 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,496 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,496 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,758 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1900ZoningRF-1CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN0420 0010

Schools near 1617 8th Street Northwest

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	Seaton Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.1 mi
2/10	Cardozo Education Campus	Public - Serves this home	6 to 12	0.8 mi
9/10	Benjamin Banneker High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.1 mi
7/10	McKinley Technology High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.0 mi
6/10	Capitol Hill Montessori @ Logan	Public - Nearby school	PK to 8	1.4 mi
8/10	School Without Walls High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.6 mi
NR	St. Augustine School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 9	0.8 mi
NR	Academy for Ideal Education - T Street	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Gonzaga College High School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	Seaton Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.1 mi
2/10	Cardozo Education Campus Public6 to 12 Serves this home	0.8 mi
9/10	Benjamin Banneker High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.1 mi
7/10	McKinley Technology High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.0 mi
6/10	Capitol Hill Montessori @ Logan PublicPK to 8 Nearby school	1.4 mi
8/10	School Without Walls High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.6 mi
NR	St. Augustine School Private1 to 9 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Academy for Ideal Education - T Street Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Gonzaga College High School Private9 to 12 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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1617 8th Street Northwest is a townhouse for sale in Washington, DC 20001. This property was listed for sale on September 4, 2025 by RLAH @properties, it's currently listed at $999,900. It has been on the market for a total of 119 days and was last sold on November 23, 2015. This listing's school district is District Of Columbia Public Schools. Nearby schools include Seaton Elementary School, Cardozo Education Campus and Benjamin Banneker High School. 1617 8th Street Northwest is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,496 sqft townhouse built in 1900.

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