259 Tennessee Ave NE

Washington, DC 20002

$940,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,640 Sq. Ft.
$573 / Sq. Ft.
1,640
Sq. Ft.
$573
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 7/9/24
Closed 7/9/24

Description

Open cancelled under contract! $PRICE REDUCTION$ Delightful porch-front townhome steps from Lincoln Park! A true Capitol Hill Classic with original circa 1912 details plus modern upgrades. Open living and dining rooms with exposed brick and wood floors. Updated kitchen with timeless design and ample cabinetry. Primary bedroom suite featuring exposed brick, dual closets and a large bathroom with a claw-foot tub and separate shower. Second bedroom and hall bathroom on the upper level. The finished...Open cancelled under contract! $PRICE REDUCTION$ Delightful porch-front townhome steps from Lincoln Park! A true Capitol Hill Classic with original circa 1912 details plus modern upgrades. Open living and dining rooms with exposed brick and wood floors. Updated kitchen with timeless design and ample cabinetry. Primary bedroom suite featuring exposed brick, dual closets and a large bathroom with a claw-foot tub and separate shower. Second bedroom and hall bathroom on the upper level. The finished basement includes a sitting room, stacked washer/dryer, utilities and a third full bathroom (with shower). Off the kitchen is a back porch (perfect spot for a grill!) and courtyard plus the coveted GARAGE! Convenient to coveted Hill landmarks such as Maury Elementary, Lincoln Park, Wine and Butter and a short stroll to Eastern Market.
  1. Listed by Gary P Jankowski • Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
    P: (202)-439-6009 gary@garyandmichael.com
  2. Listed by Michael J Schaeffer • Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
    P: (202)-491-5910 michael@garyandmichael.com

Property Details for 259 Tennessee Avenue Northeast

Tax ID Number
1033//0074
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 09/23/2024 10:01 PM

Property Details for 259 Tennessee Avenue Northeast

StatusClosed
MLS #DCDC2142718
Days on Market18
Taxes$6,391 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1912
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,212 SF
CountyDistrict of Columbia
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Building Information for 259 Tennessee Avenue Northeast

Stories3Residences-Year Built1912Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,212 SF

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Property Information for 259 Tennessee Avenue Northeast

Location
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
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: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $896,280
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $405,230
  • City Town Tax: $6,391
  • Land Assessed Value: $491,050
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: RF-1
  • Tax Lot: 74
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
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
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,640.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,640.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,710.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8030/9422/6128/803094226128_512_384_WM_rmIdDLosbG-6i-Xp.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Full, Connecting Stairway, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
  • Parcel ID: 15995935
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
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
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS

Property History for 259 Tennessee Avenue Northeast

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 9, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2142718

$940,000—
Jul 4, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1536228754

$940,000

+3.1% / yr

Jun 9, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2142718

—
Jun 9, 2024

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DCDC2142718

—
Jun 5, 2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2142718

$929,000—
May 23, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2142718

$950,000—
May 31, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #332752513

$649,000

+0.3% / yr

May 31, 2012

Closed

BRIGHT #1003933484

$649,000—
Apr 16, 2012

Pending

BRIGHT #1003933484

—
Apr 13, 2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003933484

$649,000—
Feb 29, 2008

Closed

BRIGHT #1005646346

$640,000—
Feb 19, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #243862126

$639,999

+11.2% / yr

Jan 21, 2008

Pending

BRIGHT #1005646346

—
Jan 15, 2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005646346

$649,900—
Feb 28, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #243775532

$519,000—
Feb 28, 2006

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC122680

$519,000—
Feb 2, 2006

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC122680

—
Jan 27, 2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC122680

$524,000—
Mar 31, 2002

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC192350

$280,000—
Feb 28, 2002

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC192350

—
Feb 22, 2002

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC192350

$269,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/09/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2142718

$940,000
07/04/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1536228754

$940,000

+3.1% / yr

06/09/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2142718

—
06/09/2024

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DCDC2142718

—
06/05/2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2142718

$929,000
05/23/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2142718

$950,000
05/31/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #332752513

$649,000

+0.3% / yr

05/31/2012

Closed

BRIGHT #1003933484

$649,000
04/16/2012

Pending

BRIGHT #1003933484

—
04/13/2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003933484

$649,000
02/29/2008

Closed

BRIGHT #1005646346

$640,000
02/19/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #243862126

$639,999

+11.2% / yr

01/21/2008

Pending

BRIGHT #1005646346

—
01/15/2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005646346

$649,900
02/28/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #243775532

$519,000
02/28/2006

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC122680

$519,000
02/02/2006

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC122680

—
01/27/2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC122680

$524,000
03/31/2002

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC192350

$280,000
02/28/2002

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC192350

—
02/22/2002

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC192350

$269,000

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

Public Records for 259 Tennessee Avenue Northeast

Taxable ValueLand$498,970Additions$411,670Total$910,640
Tax Record2025$6,977 ($581 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,140 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,140 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,212 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1912Year Renovated2008ZoningRF-1CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN1033 0074

Schools near 259 Tennessee Avenue Northeast

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Maury Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Eliot-Hine Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Eastern High School
Public - 9 to 12
School-Within-School @ Goding
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Maury Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Eliot-Hine Middle School
Public6 to 8

Eastern High School
Public9 to 12

School-Within-School @ Goding
PublicPK to 5

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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