Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/19/2025
Listed
$449,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Buyer could not perform - BACK ON MARKET! Still a deal - This spacious Trinidad row home is priced to motivate and ready for a buyer with a vision to upgrade this ready-to-renovate gem into a diamond. Three levels of living space provide opportunities for an open layout, huge bedrooms, and a separate basement unit. The massive main level provides ample space for living, lounging and entertaining. The lower level with separate entry provides additional living space and potential for a separate unit. The upper level provides a massive owners suite and two additional bedrooms to combine into larger resting quarters or leave separate to make space for a home office. Alley-accessible parking for one car. Front yard offers space for growing greenery. Potential after renovation value of $700k+ OR possible monthly rental income over $3,500/mo. Run the numbers and let's make a deal - sellers are motivated but the numbers need to work. Make this Trinidad treasure yours today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1278 Oates St NE
General
- Price: $449,000
- Taxes: $3,064 (2024)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2232422
- Updated: 12/17/2025
- Added to Site: 60 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminated, Tile/Brick
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Awning(s), Stone Retaining Walls
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Deck(s), Screened
Parking
- Parking Features: Paved Driveway
- Parking Type: Driveway, On Street
Location
- County: WASHINGTON
- Subdivision: WASHINGTON DC
- Driving Directions: New York Ave NE to R on Florida Ave NE. Follow to West Virginia Ave NE, turn Left. Follow to R on Oates St NE. Property is located on the left.
- Location Details: Urban
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Other
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Doors: Storm
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,941
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,604 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,294 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 310 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Average
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,298
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Rear
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $346.99
- Assessment Year: 2024
- City/TownTax: $3,064
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $604,320
- Tax Amount: $3,064
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 46
Listed by RE/MAX Distinctive Real Estate, Inc., Jessamyn A Spain
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Schools
Schools serving 1278 Oates St NE
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wheatley Education Campus 1299 Neal Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
Dunbar High School 101 N Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1278 Oates St NE
Tax History
Tax History for 1278 Oates St NE
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,347
9%
$604,320
-2%
2024
$3,064
4%
$615,060
2%
2023
$2,937
13%
$600,180
7%
2022
$2,595
9%
$559,090
6%
2021
$2,377
10%
$526,780
4%
2020
$2,166
10%
$508,850
10%
2019
$1,976
9%
$463,430
14%
2018
$1,808
10%
$407,200
13%
2017
$1,650
10%
$360,170
9%
2016
$1,506
10%
$331,440
13%
2015
$1,371
9%
$293,040
33%
2014
$1,256
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$219,960
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1278 Oates Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 (MLS# DCDC2232422) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 1278 Oates Street NE is currently listed for $449,000 and was received on November 19, 2025. Want to learn more about 1278 Oates Street 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.