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1812 Upshur Street NW

Washington, DC 20011

3 beds
4 baths
2,236 sqft
5,043 sqft lot
$640 per sqft
1938 build

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OFFERS DUE ON MONDAY, 9/30/24, BY 5:00 PM. PRIME LOCATION, HISTORIC CHARM, AND SPACIOUS OUTDOOR LIVING! Welcome to 1812 Upshur St NW, a charming center-stair Colonial in the coveted Crestwood neighborhood of Washington, DC. The home features 3+ bedrooms and 3 baths, blending history and modern conveniences in a peaceful, tucked-away setting. Enjoy the tranquility of low traffic and proximity to Rock Creek Park, making it an obvious choice to call home. The main level features the recently renovated and spacious eat-in kitchen which has SS appliances and quartz countertops, and offers direct access to the backyard, while the inviting dining room is large enough to host family gatherings. The bright living room features a fireplace and large windows that fill the space with natural light and opens to a solarium/sunroom. The enclosed solarium can serve as an office, relaxation area, or sun porch. The upper level has three bedrooms (one with ensuite bath), and two bathrooms. There is a carpeted attic accessible by stairway, perfect for a playroom or upstairs activity room. The versatile basement is newly carpeted and includes a cozy activity room with a fireplace, garage access, a laundry room, a third bath, and ample storage. The backyard is large, level, and fenced, and has a paved parking pad (4 cars easily), private driveway, and an attached one-car garage. The house was freshly painted, and all wood floors refinished; HVAC system is recent, durable slate roof and concrete basement. This lovely home, which was previously owned by the inspiring and pioneering journalist and civil rights activist, Dorothy Butler Gilliam, beautifully combines charm and modern convenience—come see it for yourself! With recent interest rate decreases, now is the perfect time to invest in this exceptional property. Don't miss your chance to call this stunning home yours!

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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MLS# DCDC2159628 —

The Building

Year Built:

1938
Year Built Source:

Assessor
Year Major Reno/Remodel:

1961
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Brick
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Historic:

No
Levels:

2
Roof:

Slate
Main Entrance:

North
Security Features:

Electric Alarm
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Slab
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Garage Access, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished
Building Winterized:

Yes
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt:

512
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

1724
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished SqFt:

512
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

2236

Interior

Interior Features:

Attic, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
Room List:

Family Room, Solarium, Storage Room
Floors In Unit:

2
Flooring Type:

Wood
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

2
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

2236
Living Area SqFt:

2,236 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Conventional
Buyer Financing:

Cash
Possession:

Immediate

Location

Directions:

16th St NW to Blagden Avenue, right on
Cross Street:

18th
Latitude:

38.94172016
Longitude:

-77.04186745
Location Type:

Near National Park

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Condition:

Good, Very Good
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.12
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

5,043 Sqft
Additional Parcels:

Yes
Zoning:

R-1A--RESIDENTIAL
In City Limits:

Yes
Outdoor Living Structures:

Screened
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Water View:

No
Fencing:

Fully, Wood
Soil Types:

Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

2638//0821
Tax Year:

2023
Tax Lot:

821
Tax Annual Amount:

$7,314
Tax Assessed Value:

$949,280
Year Assessed:

2023
City/Town Tax:

7314.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Semi-Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

3
Upper Level Bedrooms:

3
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

2
Lower Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

2
Upper Level Total Baths:

2.00
All Lower Levels Total Baths:

1
Lower Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

2
Lower Level Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Natural Gas
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Forced Air
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public
Internet Services:

Cable

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Microwave

Schools

Elementary School:

Powell
Middle School:

Deal
High School:

ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL AT MACFARLAND
School District Name:

District Of Columbia Public Schools
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Crestwood
Senior Community:

No
Pool:

No Pool
Association Recreation Fee:

No
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No
Municipal Trash:

Yes
Transportation:

Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

1
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener, Basement Garage
Garage Spaces:

1.00
Type of Parking:

Attached Garage
Parking Features:

Concrete Driveway, Fenced
# of Attached Garage Spaces:

1

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

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Utility Costs

$230/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
10/30/24 Oct 30, 2024	Sold	BRIGHT	$1,432,700	10.3%
10/1/24 Oct 1, 2024	Pending	BRIGHT	$1,299,000
9/20/24 Sep 20, 2024	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$1,299,000

House Sold on 10/30/2024

$1,432,700

Listing provided by broker:

Leigh Adams Slaughter

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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1812 Upshur Street NW

Washington, DC 20011