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$399,500

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,340 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 13 days ago
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Historic Anacostia porch-front charmer facing "Rosie's row" checks all the boxes. Three full bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms above grade, plenty of private outdoor space for grilling, beautiful hardwood floors and custom shed for all of your unmet storage needs. The home sits just one block from Busboys and Poets, a morning stroll away from Grounded coffee shop/yoga. Meet friends at the Atlas Brewery and playground or access city-wide running and bike trails. Transportation is easy - just a 10-minute walk to Anacostia metro green line or 10-minute bike ride to the orange/silver line; bus stop two blocks away runs from Union Market through Capitol Hill and down to Congress Heights. rooftop solar panels. Call us for a private tour!

Full Property Details for 1261 U St SE

General

  • Price: $399,500
  • Taxes: $3,911 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DCDC2282662
  • Updated: 9/10/2026
  • Added to Site: 14 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 2
  • Main - Full Baths: 1
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 3

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • County: WASHINGTON
  • Subdivision: ANACOSTIA HISTORIC DISTRICT
  • Driving Directions: Take I-295 and Follow W St SE and 13th St SE to U St SE.
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Combination
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Stories Description: Main
  • Square Feet: 1,340
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,340 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,340 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Year Built Source: Estimated

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,307
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Zoning: R-3

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $298.13
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • City/TownTax: $3,911
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $447,370
  • Tax Amount: $3,911
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1340

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 805

Listed by RE/MAX Allegiance, LeeAnna Melton and RE/MAX Allegiance, Justin Tanner

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  • LeeAnna Melton

    RE/MAX Allegiance

  • Justin Tanner

    RE/MAX Allegiance

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Schools serving 1261 U St SE

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Ketcham Elementary School
1919 15th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
K-50.2 mi
Kramer Middle School
1700 Q Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
6-80.6 mi
Anacostia High School
1601 16th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
9-120.4 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 1261 U St SE Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/10/2026
Listed
$399,500
1.14%
MLS
5/19/2017
Sold
$395,000
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Tax History for 1261 U St SE

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,926
2%
$461,890
2%
2024
$3,854
2%
$453,450
4%
2023
$3,778
10%
$435,370
8%
2022
$3,433
18%
$403,840
6%
2021
$2,921
19%
$381,870
1%
2020
$2,453
10%
$377,000
8%
2019
$2,237
9%
$347,950
11%
2018
$2,046
-23%
$314,070
—
2017
$2,662
26%
$313,220
26%
2016
$2,117
15%
$249,100
15%
2015
$1,842
13%
$216,750
13%
2014
$1,634
—
$192,210
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Listed by RE/MAX Allegiance, LeeAnna Melton and RE/MAX Allegiance, Justin Tanner

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1261 U Street SE, Washington, DC 20020 (MLS# DCDC2282662) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 1261 U Street SE is currently listed for $399,500 and was received on September 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 1261 U Street SE? 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.

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