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8/28/2026
Listed
$999,950
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Property Description
Classic 16th Street Heights residence with timeless rowhouse character... Welcome to 1516 Buchanan Street NW, a classic Washington, DC rowhouse located in the sought-after 16th Street Heights area. Built in 1916, this brick residence offers approximately 2,608 square feet of updated living space, three bedrooms, and two-and-a-half baths in the main residence, plus a separately metered two-bedroom, one-bath potential income-producing basement unit. Historic neighborhood charm, hardwood flooring, a traditional two-story layout, a backyard deck designed for relaxed outdoor ambiance, and solar panels that add modern efficiency create a compelling opportunity for buyers seeking flexibility, space, and added rental potential in Northwest DC. With its established address, solid proportions, inviting outdoor deck, energy-conscious solar panels, and income-producing lower-level unit, 1516 Buchanan Street NW presents an appealing opportunity in one of Northwest Washington's well-loved residential neighborhoods. Whether envisioned as a comfortable primary residence, or an investment-minded purchase, this home offers space, location, outdoor ambiance, rental potential, and classic DC appeal. Positioned in 16th Street Heights this property has convenient access to parks, transit corridors, neighborhood amenities, shops, and dining
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1516 Buchanan St NW
General
- Price: $999,950
- Taxes: $6,122 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2280522
- Updated: 8/28/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Bonus Room
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Oven - Single, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Tile/Brick
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 2
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, On Street
- Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: WASHINGTON
- Subdivision: 16TH STREET HEIGHTS
- Driving Directions: Nav.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Septic, Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Sewer Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Transitional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Partial, Front Entrance, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Windows
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Rubber
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
- Windows: Casement, Double Hung
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,608
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,176 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,752 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 424 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1916
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 2
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Garage(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,687
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RF1
Green Features
- Energy Generation: PV Solar Array(s) Owned
- Water Conservation: Water Recycling
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $570.75
- Assessment Year: 2026
- City/TownTax: $6,122
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $806,710
- Tax Amount: $6,122
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2176
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Furniture, accessories, planters
- Lot Number: 17
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Schools
Schools serving 1516 Buchanan St NW
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
John Lewis Elementary School 1335 Farragut Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Deal Middle School 3815 Fort Drive Northwest, Washington, DC 20016 | 6-8 | 2.2 mi |
Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland 4301 13th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011 | 9-12 | 0.4 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 1516 Buchanan St NW
Tax History
Tax History for 1516 Buchanan St NW
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,034
1%
$799,790
1%
2024
$5,992
4%
$791,970
6%
2023
$5,776
13%
$748,390
10%
2022
$5,100
7%
$678,720
3%
2021
$4,768
10%
$660,190
2%
2020
$4,339
10%
$649,890
3%
2019
$3,951
10%
$629,600
5%
2018
$3,604
10%
$599,370
10%
2017
$3,283
10%
$546,990
10%
2016
$2,990
10%
$495,970
6%
2015
$2,721
10%
$467,070
9%
2014
$2,483
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$428,220
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1516 Buchanan Street NW, Washington, DC 20011 (MLS# DCDC2280522) is a Townhouse property with 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1516 Buchanan Street NW is currently listed for $999,950 and was received on August 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 1516 Buchanan Street NW? 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.