523 Decatur Street Northwest
Closed 6/2/22New Construction
Closed 6/2/22New Construction
Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,335,000
TownhouseProperty Type
1,700 sq ftLot Size
1925Year Built
$459/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces
Description
Distinguished redesign and restoration of a front porch Wardman in Petworth. This four bedroom three and one-half bath rebuilt home merges modern design elements and state of the art systems while paying deference to classic turn of the century architecture. The first floor features an open concept living room with new oak engineered hardwood floors, custom metal railings and a half bath. The magnificent Gourmet kitchen has defined work areas, waterfall quartz-stone surfaces, huge island with seating,...Distinguished redesign and restoration of a front porch Wardman in Petworth. This four bedroom three and one-half bath rebuilt home merges modern design elements and state of the art systems while paying deference to classic turn of the century architecture. The first floor features an open concept living room with new oak engineered hardwood floors, custom metal railings and a half bath. The magnificent Gourmet kitchen has defined work areas, waterfall quartz-stone surfaces, huge island with seating, Bosch stainless appliances, a custom marble backsplash, oversized sink and ample storage. A wine bar area completes the space. All the doors (solid wood) and windows (double thermal pane) have been replaced as well as the roof with cool TPO. James Hardy siding and brick surround the entire exterior envelope with a wall of windows facing the rear. The upper level features a primary bedroom with oversized walk-in shower in custom frameless glass, pedestal soaking tub and an ample walk-in closet and a second closet ensuite. The primary bedroom has direct access to the front deck. The hall bath services the two rear bedrooms. The second floor is finished by a hallway full size washer and dryer. Hardwood found throughout the first and upper levels. The lower level is a one-bedroom suite with internal stairs and rear and front direct access. Features include an additional washer and dryer, hook up oversized ceramic tile flooring, a wet bar area with microwave and additional beverage refrigerator. The rear fully fenced yard features an oversized Trex-deck with walkout to the rear parking pad with commercial roll up door. All systems in the home are new; electric (200 amp), Plumbing, Drywall, Insulation and Paint, duct work and High efficiency HVAC system. This unique space is ready for the discerning buyer looking for elegant space walkable to parks, coffee and restaurants with superb access to all of DC and a short stroll to the Metro.
- Listed by: Sean A Satkus 703.887.2116 sean.satkus@longandfoster.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listing closed: 06/02/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DCDC2048042
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Sold By TTR Sotheby's International Realty
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1Property Information for 523 Decatur Street Northwest
Property Details
- Taxes: $1,454 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: District of Columbia
- Tax ID Number: 3215//0044
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Style: Colonial
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Waterfront: No
- Garage: No
- Expected On Market Date: 05-06-2022
- Subdivision: PETWORTH
- Subdivision: PETWORTH (WASHINGTON DC)
- Cross Street: KANSAS AVE
- Legal Subdivision: Petworth
- Total Parking Spaces: 2
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,960.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Above Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
- Above Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: 950.00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 30.00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total Below Grade SQFT: 980.00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
- New Construction: Yes
- Construction Completed: Yes
- Building Winterized Y/N: No
- Property Condition: Excellent
Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1925
- Lot Size: 0.04 AC / 1,700 SF
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
- Property Manager Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2021
- Tax Assessed Value: $591,420
- Year Assessed: 2021
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $203,360
- City Town Tax: $1,454
- Land Assessed Value: $388,060
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: Yes
- Land Use Code: 0
- Loss Mitigation Fee: No
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Historic: No
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Tax Lot: 44
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: Case by Case Basis
- Concessions: No
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: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
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
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2022
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,910.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,256.00
- Total SQFT: 2,940.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Main Entrance Orientation: Southwest
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Roof: Cool/White
- Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Cathedral Ceilings
- RFactor Ext Walls: 19
- RFactor Ceilings: 49
- Flooring Type: Engineered Wood, Hardwood, Marble, Ceramic Tile
- Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Front Entrance, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Rear Entrance
- RFactor Basement: 19
- Basement Finished Percent: 100.00
- Basement Footprint Percent: 33.00
- Foundation Details: Block
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Soil Types: Chillum-Urban Land Complex
- Fencing: Fully, Privacy, Rear, Wood
- Parcel ID: 16056882
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Off Street
- Off Street - # of Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Soaking Tub, Upgraded Countertops, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: No
- Fireplaces Count: 0
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Dual Flush Toilets, ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer, ENERGY STAR Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Dispenser
- Accessibility Features: None
- Window Features: Double Hung, Energy Efficient, ENERGY STAR Qualified, Low-E, Replacement, Screens
- Laundry Type: Basement, Hookup, Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Pool: No Pool
- Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, 120/240V
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS
Property History for 523 Decatur Street Northwest
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2022 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2048042 | $1,335,000 | — |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1491241742 | $1,335,000 | +274.3% / yr |
| May 7, 2022 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2048042 | — | |
| May 7, 2022 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2048042 | — | |
| May 5, 2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2048042 | $1,300,000 | — |
| Nov 8, 2021 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2016328 | $625,000 | — |
| Nov 3, 2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1476626810 | $625,000 | — |
| Oct 8, 2021 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2016328 | — | |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2016328 | $665,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2022 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2048042 | $1,335,000 |
| 06/01/2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1491241742 | $1,335,000 +274.3% / yr |
| 05/07/2022 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2048042 | — |
| 05/07/2022 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2048042 | — |
| 05/05/2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2048042 | $1,300,000 |
| 11/08/2021 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2016328 | $625,000 |
| 11/03/2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1476626810 | $625,000 |
| 10/08/2021 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2016328 | — |
| 09/29/2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2016328 | $665,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 523 Decatur Street Northwest
Taxable ValueLand$443,090Additions$763,280Total$1,206,370
Tax Record2025$9,490 ($791 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,640 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,640 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,700 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1925Year Renovated2022ZoningR-3CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN3215 0044
Schools near 523 Decatur Street Northwest
This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Barnard Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
MacFarland Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland 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.
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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 523 Decatur Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011 | $1,335,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,910 | 1,700 |
$700,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,470 | 1,540 | |
$702,500 | 3 | 3 | 1,610 | – | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,802 | – | |
$755,000 | 4 | 4 | – | 1,700 | |
$610,000 | 3 | 4 | 2,904 | 2,162 | |
$905,000 | 3 | 4 | 2,184 | 1,700 | |
$780,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,200 | 1,700 | |
$795,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,300 | 1,700 | |
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$115,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,280 | – | |
$251,720 | 4 | 1 | 1,400 | – | |
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