1633 16th St NW


































































































































Description
Rare opportunity to acquire an iconic Romanesque Revival mansion in the heart of Logan Circle’s Historic District. Formerly home to the Bolivian and Ecuadorian embassies, this ±10,000 SF property offers flexible zoning, strategic corner visibility on 16th and R Streets, and Victorian architectural character in one of DC’s most prestigious, walkable neighborhoods. The Shehan Mansion at 1633 16th St NW in Washington, DC is a historic and versatile property offering multiple living...Listing Description
Rare opportunity to acquire an iconic Romanesque Revival mansion in the heart of Logan Circle’s Historic District. Formerly home to the Bolivian and Ecuadorian embassies, this ±10,000 SF property offers flexible zoning, strategic corner visibility on 16th and R Streets, and Victorian architectural character in one of DC’s most prestigious, walkable neighborhoods. The Shehan Mansion at 1633 16th St NW in Washington, DC is a historic and versatile property offering multiple living spaces. The estate currently includes four distinct suites totaling 10,539 square feet. The main residence spans 6,800 SF across four levels and features over eight bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Additional accommodations include a 2-bedroom, 1,250 SF carriage house suite with a side parking space, a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom garden apartment measuring 1,400 SF, and a 450 SF studio unit. The property also includes two 350 SF garages, offering added functionality. Sales Highlights :
| 8+ Bedrooms, 6.5 Bathrooms Across 6,700 SF and 4 Floors | Detached 2-BD, 1-BA Carriage House (1,250 SF) with Private Entry | 2-BD, 2-BA Garden Apartment (1,400 SF) with Private Access | Prominent Corner Lot along DC’s Embassy Row | Property to be sold in its present condition, 'As Is,' with no warranties expressed or implied by the seller
- Listed by Siva Selvan • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.P: (703)-889-7673 siva.selvan@longandfoster.com
Property Details for 1633 16th Street Northwest
Property Details for 1633 16th Street Northwest
| Status | Pending |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC2222596 |
| Days on Market | 70 |
| Taxes | $29,008 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 AC / 2,750 SF |
| County | District of Columbia |
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Building Information for 1633 16th Street Northwest
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$25,642 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$23,224
$2,417
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Property Information for 1633 16th Street Northwest
- In City Limits: Yes
- Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- Elementary School: ROSS (WASHINGTON DC)
- ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
- High School: CARDOZO EDUCATION CAMPUS (WASHINGTON DC)
- HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- County: WASHINGTON
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Property Manager Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $3,479,400
- Year Assessed: 2024
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $1,448,740
- City Town Tax: $29,008
- Land Assessed Value: $2,030,660
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Loss Mitigation Fee: No
- Historic: Yes
- Historic Designation ID: 78003060
- Zoning: RA-9
- Zoning Dscrp: high-density residential development, typically in the form of mid- to high-rise apartment buildings.
- Tax Lot: 150
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 10
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 8
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 8
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 2
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 2
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 2
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2, Upper 3, Upper 4
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2022
- Total Finished SQFT: 10,539.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: .00
- Total SQFT: 10,539.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Flooring Type: Laminate Plank
- Basement Type: Daylight, Partial
- Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Stone, Wood
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 3-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 3-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 3-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 3-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 3-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 10
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Soil Types: Unknown
- Parcel ID: 15973779
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Attached Carport
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Garage Spaces: 1
- Attached Carport - # of Spaces: 1.0
- Parking Features: Brick Driveway
- Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
- Fireplace: No
- Accessibility Features: None
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=oGNj9Uzjeap
- Pool: No Pool
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Central, Electric
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 120/240V
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: siva.selvan@longandfoster.com
Property History for 1633 16th Street Northwest
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2222596 | — | |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2222596 | $4,700,000 | — |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2113072 | — | |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2113072 | — | |
| Jan 11, 2024 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2113072 | $4,900,000 | — |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2113072 | — | |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2113072 | — | |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2113072 | $5,100,000 | — |
| Dec 31, 2021 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2007980 | — | |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1480786801 | $3,900,000 | — |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC489484 | $3,900,000 | — |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC489484 | — | |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2007980 | — | |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2007980 | $4,299,000 | — |
| Oct 11, 2021 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC489484 | — | |
| Oct 11, 2021 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC489484 | — | |
| Jun 3, 2021 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC489484 | $4,299,000 | — |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC489484 | $3,995,000 | — |
| Oct 5, 2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC489484 | $4,500,000 | — |
| May 13, 2020 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC450744 | $4,000,000 | — |
| Jan 10, 2020 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC450744 | — | |
| Nov 20, 2019 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC450744 | $3,800,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2222596 | — |
| 09/12/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2222596 | $4,700,000 |
| 09/30/2024 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2113072 | — |
| 06/19/2024 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2113072 | — |
| 01/11/2024 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2113072 | $4,900,000 |
| 09/26/2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2113072 | — |
| 09/25/2023 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2113072 | — |
| 09/22/2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2113072 | $5,100,000 |
| 12/31/2021 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2007980 | — |
| 12/30/2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1480786801 | $3,900,000 |
| 12/30/2021 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC489484 | $3,900,000 |
| 10/12/2021 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC489484 | — |
| 10/12/2021 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2007980 | — |
| 10/12/2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2007980 | $4,299,000 |
| 10/11/2021 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC489484 | — |
| 10/11/2021 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC489484 | — |
| 06/03/2021 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC489484 | $4,299,000 |
| 12/10/2020 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC489484 | $3,995,000 |
| 10/05/2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC489484 | $4,500,000 |
| 05/13/2020 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC450744 | $4,000,000 |
| 01/10/2020 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC450744 | — |
| 11/20/2019 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC450744 | $3,800,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1633 16th Street Northwest
Schools near 1633 16th Street Northwest
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ross Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Cardozo Education Campus Public6 to 12 | ||
Benjamin Banneker High School Public9 to 12 | ||
School Without Walls 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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