438 Ridge St NW
Closed 8/31/20
Closed 8/31/20
Description
Welcome to this beautifully renovated and modernized federal style end-unit row house in historic Mount Vernon Square! It's waiting for you to make it your own special home in the middle of some of the most sought after areas on downtown DC for theater, museums, dining and more! Meticulously renovated in 2010 with high energy efficiency in mind, this home boasts a radiant heat concrete floor, spray foam insulation for all exterior walls, fiber cement board siding, a brand new combination hot water...Welcome to this beautifully renovated and modernized federal style end-unit row house in historic Mount Vernon Square! It's waiting for you to make it your own special home in the middle of some of the most sought after areas on downtown DC for theater, museums, dining and more! Meticulously renovated in 2010 with high energy efficiency in mind, this home boasts a radiant heat concrete floor, spray foam insulation for all exterior walls, fiber cement board siding, a brand new combination hot water boiler system, and an air recirculation system to to keep the home supplied with constant fresh air. 9' ceiling throughout! Beautifully designed gourmet IKEA kitchen with Wolf 4-burner gas range with built-in griddle is every home chef's dream! You will enjoy cooking and throwing dinner parties in this swanky and thoughtfully designed abode. A full wall of built-in cubby cabinets adds tons of storage not usually found in a home like this. The upper floor has gleaming bamboo flooring, vaulted ceilings in both bedrooms, customized closets, a spectacular bathroom with heated flooring, oversized two-person shower! New commercial grade rubber roof installed January 2016, boiler and HVAC system installed August 2018. Easy walking distance to Chinatown, Penn Quarter, Convention Center, 7th and 9th Streets, Shaw, Mount Vernon Square Metro, and New York Ave and 35 commuter routes. This is a MUST see!
- Listed by Steven A Wright • Keller Williams RealtyP: (703)-201-0441 stevenawright63@gmail.com
Property Details for 438 Ridge Street Northwest
Tax ID Number
0513//0065
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeEnd of Row/Townhouse
StyleFederal
Levels/Stories2
FurnishedNo
LISTING CLOSED: 08/31/2020 12:00 AM
Property Details for 438 Ridge Street Northwest
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC479496 |
| Days on Market | 4 |
| Taxes | $2,730 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 AC / 857 SF |
| County | District of Columbia |
Location
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Building Information for 438 Ridge Street Northwest
Stories2Residences-Year Built1900Lot Size0.02 AC / 857 SF
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$4,243 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$4,015
Property Taxes
$228
HOA Dues
$0
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1Property Information for 438 Ridge Street Northwest
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, Commuter Rail 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
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2019
- Tax Assessed Value: $650,960
- Year Assessed: 2019
- Improvement Assessed Value: $165,860
- City Town Tax: $2,730
- Land Assessed Value: $485,100
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Loss Mitigation Fee: No
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Historic: No
- Zoning: SEE CITY RECORDS
- Tax Lot: 65
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
- Rent Spree Online Application: No
- Concessions: No
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: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Laundry, Bathroom 1
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
Financial Information
Expenses
- Water Avg Month: $50
- Water Prev 12 Months: $597
- Electric Avg Month: $63
- Electric Prev 12 Months: $751
- Gas Avg Month: $31
- Gas Prev 12 Months: $376
Building Info
Green Info
- Green Energy Efficient: HVAC
Building Info
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2010
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,148.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,148.00
- Total SQFT: 1,148.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Stucco
- Roof: Rubber
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
- Flooring Type: Bamboo, Concrete
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 1
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Soil Types: Unknown
- Fencing: Rear, Wood, Board
- Parcel ID: 15981088
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: On Street
- Parking Features: Permit Included
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Attic, Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: No
- Fireplaces Count: 0
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater - Tankless
- Accessibility Features: None
- Security Features: Electric Alarm
- Window Features: Double Hung, Energy Efficient, Low-E, Skylights, Transom, Wood Frame
- Laundry Type: Upper Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://mls.TruPlace.com/property/622/89575/
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Pool: No Pool
- Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
- Utilities: Cable TV Available, Fiber Optics Available, Water Available, Sewer Available, Phone Connected
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiant, Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Septic
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS
Property History for 438 Ridge Street Northwest
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2020 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC479496 | $790,000 | — |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #677390272 | $790,000 | — |
| Aug 2, 2020 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC479496 | — | |
| Jul 31, 2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC479496 | $780,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2020 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC479496 | $790,000 |
| 08/25/2020 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #677390272 | $790,000 |
| 08/02/2020 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC479496 | — |
| 07/31/2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC479496 | $780,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 438 Ridge Street Northwest
Taxable ValueLand$509,470Additions$311,710Total$821,180
Tax Record2025$6,216 ($518 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,148 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,148 SqFtStories2Lot Size857 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1900Year Renovated2010ZoningRF-1CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN0513 0065
Schools near 438 Ridge Street Northwest
This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Walker-Jones Education Campus PublicPK to 8 | ||
Dunbar High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Benjamin Banneker High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Garnet-Patterson Stay 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.
Shaw
Historic heritage meets urban renewal. Shaw has long-standing residents that have spanned generations but is also attracting newer residents that appreciate the vitality of an urban lifestyle.
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