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Property Description
Investor Alert in Southeast DC - 3BR/1BA Row Home with Major Renovation Potential Bring your vision and tools to this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom brick row home in Southeast Washington, DC, ready for a full renovation. The property is in need of a full renovation and is ideal for investors, contractors, or buyers looking for a value-add project. Key Features: 3 spacious bedrooms | 1 full bathroom Solid brick construction Full basement with potential for added living space Fenced rear yard with alley access Convenient location near Metro, major commuter routes, schools, and redevelopment zones This property is being sold strictly AS-IS. Bring your contractor and your imagination-great upside potential in a rapidly developing area. Buyer responsible for all due diligence and verifying zoning/use.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 128 53rd St SE
General
- Sold For: $215,000
- Taxes: $1,422 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2210232
- Added to Site: 190 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street, Alley
Location
- County: Washington
- Development Name: Marshall Heights
- Subdivision: Marshall Heights
- Driving Directions: Take 295 N to exit 1A Pennsylvania Ave. Take Massachusetts Ave SE to Southern Ave to 53rd Street.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electric Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Walkout Level
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,687
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,405 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1939
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,575
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R2
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $203.72
- Assessment Year: 2024
- City/TownTax: $1,422
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $291,300
- Tax Amount: $1,422
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1405
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 55
Listed by Samson Properties, Tia Thompson
Sold by Unrepresented Buyer Office, Unrepresented Buyer
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Schools
Schools serving 128 53rd St SE
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
C.W. Harris Elementary School 301 53rd Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20019 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Kelly Miller Middle School 301 49th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20019 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
H.D. Woodson High School 540 55th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20019 | 9-12 | 0.7 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 128 53rd St SE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/22/2025
Sold
$215,000
-6.52%
MLS
7/22/2025
Price Reduced
$230,000
-17.86%
MLS
7/10/2025
Listed
$280,000
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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.
128 53rd Street SE, Washington, DC 20019 (MLS# DCDC2210232) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $215,000 on August 22, 2025. Want to learn more about 128 53rd 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.

