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Property Description
Incredible development opportunity in Historic Anacostia! two adjacent properties1531 U ST SE, and 1533 U ST SE offered as a portfolio sale for just $380,000. Zoned R-3. 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
Full Property Details for 1531 U St SE
General
- Price: $190,000
- Taxes: $11,222 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2281368
- Updated: 9/29/2026
- Added to Site: 7 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 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: Main
- Square Feet: 892
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- 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: Estimated
- Zoning: R3
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $213
- 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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Schools
Schools serving 1531 U St SE
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ketcham Elementary School 1919 15th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
Kramer Middle School 1700 Q Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Anacostia High School 1601 16th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020 | 9-12 | 0.3 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 1531 U St SE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/29/2026
Listed
$190,000
-23.39%
MLS
7/07/2020
Sold
$248,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
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
—
$158,150
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 1531 U St SE
1531 U Street SE, Washington, DC 20020 (MLS# DCDC2281368) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1531 U Street SE is currently listed for $190,000 and was received on September 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 1531 U Street SE? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Anacostia? You can browse all Anacostia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

