78 R Street Northwest

Closed 10/21/19
Closed 10/21/19
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,045,000
5 beds3,096 sqft$338/sqft
78 R St NW, Washington, DC 20001
TownhouseProperty Type
1,500 sq ftLot Size
1895Year Built
$338/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located on one of the prettiest blocks of Bloomingdale, this large Victorian bay front row home is the one youve been waiting for! With over 3000 sq ft, this is one of the larger homes and it will not disappoint you. Nicely updated and renovated, the original charm and character this 1897 home has been retained and blends beautifully. The main house has a handsome foyer entry, original wood trim and high ceilings. As you enter you will love the gracious room proportions of the living room, parlor...Located on one of the prettiest blocks of Bloomingdale, this large Victorian bay front row home is the one youve been waiting for! With over 3000 sq ft, this is one of the larger homes and it will not disappoint you. Nicely updated and renovated, the original charm and character this 1897 home has been retained and blends beautifully. The main house has a handsome foyer entry, original wood trim and high ceilings. As you enter you will love the gracious room proportions of the living room, parlor and huge separate dining room. The granite and stainless kitchen has abundant counter and cabinet space and the powder room is conveniently located. Upstairs you will find 4 real bedrooms, renovated full bathroom and washer/dryer.The lower level is the perfect in-law suite with its own entrance from the front and the rear of the home. Completed renovated with good ceiling height this 1 bedroom + den has its own kitchen and laundry as well as its own heating and cooling system. 2 parking spaces behind this home make coming and going very easy, but you may just leave the car and walk to all of Bloomingdales many attractions. With a walk-score of 94, everything is at your doorstep. Big Bear Cafe and Pub and The People are at either end of this block and the Sunday Bloomingdale Farmers Market is at the corner. Countless restaurants, wine stores, yoga studio and more. Multiple metro lines are approximately 1/2 mile away.

Listing Agents

  1. Shelley Gold

    Shelley Gold

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (202) 271-5885

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  2. Jennifer Smira

    Jennifer Smira

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (202) 340-7675

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Listing closed: 10/21/2019 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DCDC442842

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Property Information for 78 R Street Northwest

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,343 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: District of Columbia
  • Tax ID Number: 3101//0072
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Style: Victorian
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: City
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: BLOOMINGDALE
  • Subdivision: BLOOMINGDALE (WASHINGTON DC)
  • Legal Subdivision: ECKINGTON
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,096.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: 1,000.00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,000.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Lot Size: 0.03 AC / 1,500 SF
Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • Transportation: 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: 2019
  • Tax Assessed Value: $783,630
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $328,360
  • City Town Tax: $6,343
  • Land Assessed Value: $455,270
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Zoning: RF-1
  • Tax Lot: 72
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $20,000
  • Concession Remarks: closing costs.
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # 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: 3,096.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,851.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,096.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3020/5651/9255/302056519255_512_384_WM_9oy5_u2xcBVeoQhs.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: High
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Wood
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Heated, Outside Entrance, Windows, Front Entrance, Full, Fully Finished, Rear Entrance
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Soil Types: Urban Land Not Rated
  • Parcel ID: 16052395
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Parking Space Conveys, Private, Surface, Paved Parking
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, 2nd Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bedroom - Bay Front, Skylight(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Exhaust Fan, Range Hood, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Double Pane
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.shelleygold.com

Property History for 78 R Street Northwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 21, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #655740684

$1,045,000

+7.5% / yr

Oct 21, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC442842

$1,045,000—
Sep 24, 2019

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC442842

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/21/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #655740684

$1,045,000

+7.5% / yr

10/21/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC442842

$1,045,000
09/24/2019

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC442842

—

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

Public Records for 78 R Street Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$532,050Additions$600,010Total$1,132,060
Tax Record2025$8,859 ($738 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,096 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,096 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,500 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1895ZoningRF-1CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN3101 0072

Schools near 78 R Street Northwest

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Langley Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
McKinley Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Dunbar High School
Public - 9 to 12
McKinley Technology High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Langley Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

McKinley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Dunbar High School
Public9 to 12

McKinley Technology 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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This home: 78 R Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
$1,045,000
5
3,096
1,500
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