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Property Description
When you find everything on your wish list, then you don't have to compromise! This is the one you've been waiting for, and we're confident you'll fall in love with all the unique attributes that make this property special. Classic Wardman architecture, thoughtful modern upgrades, rare outdoor space, and two-car parking come together beautifully at 117 Rhode Island Avenue NE - a four-bedroom, two-bath residence offering the best of historic Washington living with the comfort and functionality today's buyers expect. Rich in original charm, the home features stunning original hardwood floors, timeless architectural detail, and the warmth and proportion that define DC's most beloved vintage rowhomes. The main level offers gracious living and dining spaces that flow into an updated kitchen with new countertops, fresh tiling, and a large double sink. The flexible four-bedroom layout includes a finished lower level with a bedroom, full bath, tile flooring, and kitchenette - ideal for guests, a home office, studio, au pair space, or potential rental/Airbnb use, subject to applicable regulations. Outside, a sizeable grassy rear yard creates a true urban retreat, complemented by a renovated patio and walkway with permeable pavers. Two dedicated parking spaces further elevate the offering, including a parking pad upgraded with permeable pavers and a motorized electric roll-up door plus added electrical outlets. Over the course of ownership, the sellers have made more than $75,000 in documented improvements, in addition to solar panels that help keep utility costs affordable. Improvements include a basement bathroom renovation, kitchen remodel, backyard renovation, parking pad upgrade, garage enhancements, copper plumbing modernization replacing outdated galvanized steel pipes and the main lead water line, basement finishing with kitchenette, and an electrical panel capacity upgrade. Brand-new paint, fixtures, lighting, and recently refinished hardwood floors make this property truly move-in ready. Set in a highly convenient location near Bloomingdale, Eckington, NoMa, and Union Market, the home is moments from some of DC's most beloved dining, coffee, shops, and neighborhood retail, including The Red Hen, Big Bear Cafe, Bacio Pizzeria, Boundary Stone, and The Pub & The People, with even more award-winning restaurants, boutiques, fitness, and entertainment nearby. Beautifully preserved, intelligently updated, and exceptionally livable, 117 Rhode Island Avenue NE offers vintage DC architecture, modern infrastructure, private green space, lower-level flexibility, and two-car parking - a chic city home with character, comfort, and enduring value. This one won't last long, schedule your showing today. OPEN THURSDAY 4-6PM + SATURDAY and SUNDAY 1-3PM.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 117 Rhode Island Ave NE
General
- Sold For: $715,000
- Taxes: $6,280 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2266118
- Added to Site: 52 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Off Street
Location
- County: WASHINGTON
- Subdivision: ECKINGTON
- Driving Directions: Between Lincoln Rd and Summit Pl NE
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Federal
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Rear Entrance, Fully Finished
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,920
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,760 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,280 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 480 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1912
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,000
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 20 x 100
- Zoning: RF-1
Green Features
- Energy Generation: PV Solar Array(s) Owned
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $527.27
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax: $6,280
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $750,790
- Tax Amount: $6,280
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1760
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 30
Listed by TTR Sotheby's International Realty, IOANNIS KONSTANTOPOULOS
Sold by Corcoran McEnearney, Felicia Cook
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Schools
Schools serving 117 Rhode Island Ave NE
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Langley Elementary School 101 T Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Mckinley Middle School, Washington, DC 151 T Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi |
Dunbar High School 101 N Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 117 Rhode Island Ave NE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/24/2026
Sold
$715,000
5.94%
MLS
6/18/2026
Listed
$674,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
117 Rhode Island Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002 (MLS# DCDC2266118) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $715,000 on July 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 117 Rhode Island Avenue NE? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Washington? You can browse all Washington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

