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$498,999

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,200 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 4 days ago
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Dynamite DC Duplex! Estate Sale - Classic 2-Unit Building in Vibrant Trinidad on Deep Lot with Off-street Parking and Private Outdoor Space at Purse-pleasing Price! Steps from Union Market, Ivy City, H Street and Capitol Hill, Arboretum and More! This income-generating duplex is priced below the current $541K assessment and offers two rewarding rental apartments in one building. The upper unit is a recently restored and in turn-key condition, a tenant-occupied 1-bedroom + 1-bathroom residence with updated gourmet kitchen, refinished bath, with separate electric and gas meters. Roll up your sleeps, the lower unit needs to be put back together but offers a clean slate for an easy renovation, quick rental and value return. Access to nearby Menus, Shopping and Transportation Options makes this one a slam dunk rental or a great home with an attached income generating unit. Priced Aggressively 10% Under DC Tax Assessment Value. Check recent nearby sales and make your offer today! By Appointment Open House Sat & Sun!

Full Property Details for 1280 16th St NE

General

  • Price: $498,999
  • Taxes: $4,607 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DCDC2227564
  • Updated: 12/17/2025
  • Added to Site: 94 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Kitchen, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 1

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Has Laundry

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Surface
  • Parking Type: Off Street

Location

  • County: WASHINGTON
  • Subdivision: TRINIDAD
  • Cross Streets: Mouth Olivet
  • Driving Directions: Prime Trinidad Location Just off Mount Olivet between Bladensburg and West Virginia, Short Distance from Union Market, Gallaudet and the National Arboretum.
  • Direction Faces: East

School Information

  • School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

Community

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • 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
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Windows: Double Hung, Double Pane
  • Doors: Storm, Insulated
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,200
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 1,200 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,200 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed, Excellent

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,460
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: RF-1
  • Lot Description: Front Yard, Rear Yard

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $415.83
  • Tax w/Assessment: $542,070
  • Tax Amount: $4,607
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, Peter D Grimm

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Schools serving 1280 16th St NE

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Wheatley Education Campus
1299 Neal Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
K-80.5 mi
Dunbar High School
101 N Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
9-121.8 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 1280 16th St NE Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
11/26/2025
Price Reduced
$498,999
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MLS
10/15/2025
Listed
$499,000
299.2%
MLS
12/16/2004
Sold
$125,000
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Tax History for 1280 16th St NE

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,608
-2%
$542,070
-2%
2024
$4,724
3%
$555,810
5%
2023
$4,605
10%
$527,730
7%
2022
$4,174
7%
$491,090
7%
2021
$3,889
6%
$457,570
6%
2020
$3,677
8%
$432,550
8%
2019
$3,415
13%
$401,820
13%
2018
$3,032
11%
$356,680
11%
2017
$2,723
15%
$320,380
15%
2016
$2,361
13%
$277,750
13%
2015
$2,082
17%
$244,910
17%
2014
$1,776
—
$209,000
—
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