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$249,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 892 Sq. Ft.
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Incredible development opportunity in Historic Anacostia! two adjacent properties- 1531 U ST SE, and 1533 U ST SE offered as a full portfolio for just $498,000. Zoned R-3, allowing for single-family homes, rowhomes, and multi-unit conversions by special exception ideal for investors or builders ready to transform this prime location. Sold AS-IS! Seller financing available with just 20%-30% down, 6% interest rate, and 24-36month terms-a rare chance to invest with flexibility. Walkable to Anacostia Metro, Frederick Douglass House, Busboys and Poets, and more. Don't miss this opportunity-perfect for your next project in booming D.C.!

Full Property Details for 1531 U St SE

General

  • Price: $249,000
  • Taxes: $11,222 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DCDC2203054
  • Updated: 12/17/2025
  • Added to Site: 234 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • County: WASHINGTON
  • Subdivision: ANACOSTIA
  • Driving Directions: Turn south onto 16th Street, and then turn left onto U Street house is on the right.
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: None
  • Water Heater: Other

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cabin/Lodge
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished
  • Foundation: Other
  • Stories Description: Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 892
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 892 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 892 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Year Built Source: Estimated

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,040
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: R3

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $279.15
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • City/TownTax: $11,222
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $224,450
  • Tax Amount: $11,222
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 812

Listed by RE/MAX Allegiance, Sebrin Adem

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    RE/MAX Allegiance

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Schools serving 1531 U St SE

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Ketcham Elementary School
1919 15th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
K-50.1 mi
Kramer Middle School
1700 Q Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
6-80.4 mi
Anacostia High School
1601 16th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
9-120.3 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 1531 U St SE Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/25/2025
Price Reduced
$249,000
-4.23%
MLS
5/28/2025
Listed
$260,000
4.84%
MLS
7/07/2020
Sold
$248,000
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Tax History for 1531 U St SE

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$11,222
107%
$224,450
3%
2024
$5,432
-83%
$217,260
-31%
2023
$31,508
9%
$315,080
9%
2022
$28,884
107%
$288,840
4%
2021
$13,928
5%
$278,550
5%
2020
$13,278
8%
$265,570
8%
2019
$12,264
-48%
$245,270
4%
2018
$23,488
1108%
$234,880
3%
2017
$1,944
118%
$228,670
18%
2016
$890
10%
$193,210
9%
2015
$811
8%
$177,550
12%
2014
$748
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$158,150
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1531 U Street SE, Washington, DC 20020 (MLS# DCDC2203054) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1531 U Street SE is currently listed for $249,000 and was received on May 28, 2025. Want to learn more about 1531 U Street SE? 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.

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