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Property Description
***$25k PRICE IMPROVEMENT - FIRST HOME FOR SALE ON THIS BLOCK IN NEARLY 3 YEARS!*** This picture perfect all-stone Cape Cod is the jewel of the street with 4 bedrooms (2 up + 2 on the main level), gorgeous redone original hardwood oak floors, new paint, a classic slate roof, a detached garage, a rear covered patio and a fenced yard. Another unique feature is a second floor balcony/roofwalk off the rear facing bedroom which overlooks the spacious back yard. This home offers wonderful charm and character including a large basement with walk-up and lots of potential. While it needs some updating, opportunities like this in 16th Street Heights are rare at this price point. Sellers have owned this gem since 1969 and now it's time for another lucky owner to make it their own. Don't wait or another buyer will be calling this picture perfect home their own. Call your agent and schedule a showing before it's gone...or before interest rates go back up!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1428 Oglethorpe St NW
General
- Sold For: $812,500
- Taxes: $3,487 (2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2223766
- Added to Site: 119 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Efficiency, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Stone, Wood
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Parking Type: Detached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry
Location
- County: WASHINGTON
- Subdivision: 16TH STREET HEIGHTS
- Driving Directions: From Silver Spring, take 16th St south to Oglethorpe (just south of Military Road), turn left onto Oglethorpe. House is on the right.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator, Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Tudor
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Partial, Interior Access, Full, Walkout Stairs, Windows, Space For Rooms, Rough Bath Plumb, Partially Finished
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Slate
- Walls/Ceilings: Plaster Walls
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,955
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,955 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,789 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 1,166 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1947
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,508
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: R-1B/SH
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $461.1
- Assessment Year: 2026
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $1,019,000
- Tax Amount: $3,487
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed by RE/MAX Excellence Realty, John R Young
Sold by Pearson Smith Realty, LLC, Benjamin Dominguez
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Schools
Schools serving 1428 Oglethorpe St NW
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Brightwood Education Campus 1300 Nicholson Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Ida B. Wells Middle School 405 Sheridan Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Coolidge High School 6315 5th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011 | 9-12 | 1 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 1428 Oglethorpe St NW
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/15/2025
Sold
$812,500
-1.5%
MLS
10/30/2025
Price Reduced
$824,900
-2.94%
MLS
10/08/2025
Price Reduced
$849,900
-4.49%
MLS
9/20/2025
Listed
$889,900
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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.
1428 Oglethorpe Street NW, Washington, DC 20011 (MLS# DCDC2223766) is a Single Family property that was sold at $812,500 on December 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 1428 Oglethorpe Street NW? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Washington? You can browse all Washington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

