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$455,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,941 Sq. Ft.
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Full Property Details for 1278 Oates St NE

General

  • Sold For: $455,000
  • Taxes: $3,064 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DCDC2232422
  • Added to Site: 165 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
  • Terms: Standard Sale

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 46

Listed by RE/MAX Distinctive Real Estate, Inc., Jessamyn A Spain
Sold by Compass, Crystal M Crittenden

Listing agent

— 1278 Oates St NE —

  • Jessamyn A Spain

    RE/MAX Distinctive Real Estate, Inc.

Listing Office Email: broker@remaxdistinctive.com

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Schools serving 1278 Oates St NE

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Wheatley Education Campus
1299 Neal Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
K-80.2 mi
Dunbar High School
101 N Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
9-121.5 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 1278 Oates St NE

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/13/2026
Sold
$455,000
1.34%
MLS
11/19/2025
Listed
$449,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by RE/MAX Distinctive Real Estate, Inc., Jessamyn A Spain
Sold by Compass, Crystal M Crittenden

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1278 Oates Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 (MLS# DCDC2232422) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $455,000 on March 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 1278 Oates Street NE? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Anacostia? You can browse all Anacostia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.