170 Chesapeake St SW

2,447 Sq. Ft.
$189 / Sq. Ft.
2,447
Sq. Ft.
$189
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this Renovated Detached Single Family home in Congress Heights. The modern and open floor plan pours in natural light featuring a wood burning fireplace, recessed lighting, and hardwood floors. The gourmet kitchen provides plenty of cabinet storage, gas cooking, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and a large breakfast bar for flexible dining and entertaining. The kitchen leads to a large private deck allowing for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. The main level conveniently...Welcome to this Renovated Detached Single Family home in Congress Heights. The modern and open floor plan pours in natural light featuring a wood burning fireplace, recessed lighting, and hardwood floors. The gourmet kitchen provides plenty of cabinet storage, gas cooking, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and a large breakfast bar for flexible dining and entertaining. The kitchen leads to a large private deck allowing for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. The main level conveniently includes 2 bedrooms and a full bath. The upper level boasts a spacious Master Bedroom with an en suite bathroom. Retreat to the fully finished walkout basement with additional living space, kitchenette, 4th bedroom, full bathroom, and laundry area. The bonus feature is a deep lot with plenty of yard space.
  1. Listed by Chelsea Lanise Traylor • Redfin Corp
    P: (703)-989-4903 chelsea.traylor@redfin.com

Property Details for 170 Chesapeake Street Southwest

Tax ID Number
6201//0003
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 09/05/2022 07:07 AM

Property Details for 170 Chesapeake Street Southwest

StatusClosed
MLS #DCDC440010
Days on Market13
Taxes$2,934 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1941
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,314 SF
CountyDistrict of Columbia

Location

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Building Information for 170 Chesapeake Street Southwest

Stories-Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,314 SF

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Property Information for 170 Chesapeake Street Southwest

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: 2019
  • Tax Assessed Value: $439,840
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $304,590
  • City Town Tax: $2,934
  • Land Assessed Value: $135,250
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Zoning: SEE PUBLIC RECORDS
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $3,000
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,447.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Cristiana-Sunnysider
  • Parcel ID: 16107635
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Floor Plan - Open, Combination Dining/Living, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Primary Bath(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Appliances: Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 170 Chesapeake Street Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 18, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC440010

$463,000
Nov 14, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #657452128

$463,000

+24.4% / yr

Oct 19, 2019

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC440010

Sep 12, 2019

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC440010

$449,900
Jul 15, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #552204203

$180,000
Jul 15, 2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1001334723

$180,000
Mar 5, 2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1001334723

Feb 7, 2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001334723

$180,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/18/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC440010

$463,000
11/14/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #657452128

$463,000

+24.4% / yr

10/19/2019

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC440010

09/12/2019

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC440010

$449,900
07/15/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #552204203

$180,000
07/15/2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1001334723

$180,000
03/05/2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1001334723

02/07/2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001334723

$180,000

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Public Records for 170 Chesapeake Street Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$161,510Additions$404,820Total$566,330
Tax Record2025$4,050 ($338 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,365 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,365 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,314 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Year Renovated2016ZoningR-2CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN6201 0003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 170 Chesapeake Street Southwest

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Leckie Education Campus
PublicPK to 8

Hart Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ballou High School
Public9 to 12

River Terrace Elementary School
Public3 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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