978 Florida Ave NW

Washington, DC 20001

$895,000
Price
2
Beds
1,116 Sq. Ft.
$802 / Sq. Ft.
1,116
Sq. Ft.
$802
per Sq. Ft.
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a bathroom with a sink and mirror
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a view of kitchen with a refrigerator
a bathroom with a bathtub and a shower
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
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Description

This is the one you've been waiting for! Here is your opportunity to own a unique, architect designed custom home that has won multiple awards, including one from the American Institute of Architects. This home was also featured twice on HGTV for its remarkable modern design. Conveniently located steps from the U Street Corridor and a short stroll to 14th Street. The home boasts 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a den, a massive 3 story wall of windows and skylight, free-floating staircases with exposed...This is the one you've been waiting for! Here is your opportunity to own a unique, architect designed custom home that has won multiple awards, including one from the American Institute of Architects. This home was also featured twice on HGTV for its remarkable modern design. Conveniently located steps from the U Street Corridor and a short stroll to 14th Street. The home boasts 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a den, a massive 3 story wall of windows and skylight, free-floating staircases with exposed brick and bamboo floors throughout. The kitchen has poured concrete counters with high-end Bosch & Liebherr appliances. Spa-like bathrooms have poured concrete counters, and Duravit Starck bathroom fittings and Hansgrohe fixtures. Amazing outdoor spaces include your own private rooftop terrace with stunning views of the city and a fenced-in garden where you can enjoy your morning coffee or entertain with friends and family. Florida Ave Whole Foods, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, 9:30 Club, and U Street metro are all minutes away. No HOA or Condo fees.

Property Details for 978 Florida Avenue Northwest

Tax ID Number
0357//0100
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Contemporary
Levels/Stories
3
Furnished
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/15/2025 02:01 AM

Property Details for 978 Florida Avenue Northwest

StatusActive
MLS #DCDC2227004
Days on Market66
Taxes$5,107 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1890
Lot Size0.01 AC / 460 SF
CountyDistrict of Columbia

Location

Listing Courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Building Information for 978 Florida Avenue Northwest

Stories3Residences-Year Built1890Lot Size0.01 AC / 460 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,848 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,423

Property Taxes

$426

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 978 Florida Avenue Northwest

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles
  • 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: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $683,280
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Zoning: RA-2
  • 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: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,116.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
  • Fencing: Board
  • Parcel ID: 15977643
  • Additional Parcels: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Galley, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Skylights
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Roof, Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS

Property History for 978 Florida Avenue Northwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2227004

$895,000—
Nov 30, 2023

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC2093210

—
Nov 15, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2093210

—
Oct 25, 2023

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC2093210

—
Oct 16, 2023

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2093210

$965,000—
Oct 9, 2023

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2093210

$929,900—
May 24, 2023

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2093210

$965,000—
Apr 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2093210

$990,000—
May 3, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #570300950

$725,000

+0.2% / yr

May 3, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1001354741

$725,000—
Apr 4, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1001354741

—
Nov 5, 2015

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008033016

$799,000—
Nov 5, 2015

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008033016

—
Nov 5, 2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001354741

$779,000—
Sep 18, 2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008033016

$849,000—
Jul 17, 2014

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007633522

$799,000—
Jul 17, 2014

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007633522

—
Apr 25, 2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007633522

$829,900—
Jun 25, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #258511732

$715,000—
May 18, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #243836314

$715,000

+35.2% / yr

May 18, 2007

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC106360

$715,000—
Mar 9, 2007

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC106360

—
Mar 1, 2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC106360

$699,000—
Jan 24, 2007

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC338368

$749,000—
Apr 26, 2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC338368

$799,000—
Jun 30, 2004

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC143156

$299,000—
Jun 25, 2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #243689223

$299,000—
May 12, 2004

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC143156

—
Jan 21, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC143156

$320,000—
Dec 1, 2001

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC239024

$102,000—
Oct 29, 2001

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC239024

—
Sep 28, 2001

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC239024

$99,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/11/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2227004

$895,000
11/30/2023

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC2093210

—
11/15/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2093210

—
10/25/2023

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC2093210

—
10/16/2023

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2093210

$965,000
10/09/2023

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2093210

$929,900
05/24/2023

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2093210

$965,000
04/27/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2093210

$990,000
05/03/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #570300950

$725,000

+0.2% / yr

05/03/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1001354741

$725,000
04/04/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1001354741

—
11/05/2015

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008033016

$799,000
11/05/2015

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008033016

—
11/05/2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001354741

$779,000
09/18/2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008033016

$849,000
07/17/2014

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007633522

$799,000
07/17/2014

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007633522

—
04/25/2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007633522

$829,900
06/25/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #258511732

$715,000
05/18/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #243836314

$715,000

+35.2% / yr

05/18/2007

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC106360

$715,000
03/09/2007

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC106360

—
03/01/2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC106360

$699,000
01/24/2007

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC338368

$749,000
04/26/2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC338368

$799,000
06/30/2004

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC143156

$299,000
06/25/2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #243689223

$299,000
05/12/2004

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC143156

—
01/21/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC143156

$320,000
12/01/2001

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC239024

$102,000
10/29/2001

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC239024

—
09/28/2001

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC239024

$99,500

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

Public Records for 978 Florida Avenue Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$372,790Additions$310,490Total$683,280
Tax Record2025$5,044 ($420 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,116 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,116 SqFtStories3Lot Size460 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1890Year Renovated2007ZoningRA-2CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN0357 0100

Schools near 978 Florida Avenue Northwest

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Garrison Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Cardozo Education Campus
Public - 6 to 12
Benjamin Banneker High School
Public - 9 to 12
McKinley Technology High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Garrison Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Cardozo Education Campus
Public6 to 12

Benjamin Banneker 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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More information about 978 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

978 Florida Avenue Northwest is a townhouse for sale in Washington, DC 20001. This property was listed for sale on October 11, 2025 by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., it's currently listed at $895,000. It has been on the market for a total of 66 days and was last sold on May 3, 2016. This listing's school district is District Of Columbia Public Schools. Nearby schools include Garrison Elementary School, Cardozo Education Campus and Benjamin Banneker High School. 978 Florida Avenue Northwest is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,116 sqft townhouse built in 1890.

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