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Property Description
This is IT- Charming Charlotte Grimke Dupont townhouse built in 1875, with so much original detailing, gracious spaces plus stunning and renovated kitchen and baths, PARKING and outdoor space. The double foyer invites a setting for entertaining which spills into the dining room that can host a fun very large dinner party. Fun fact: Frederick Douglas was married in the parlor in 1884. The kitchen is LUX...with storage throughout, top of the lines appliances, with a dreamy eat in area that looks out of the floor to ceiling window on to the back area- perfect to start a garden or enjoy the completed hardscaping. Three bedrooms, plus family room/library/office area with balcony, creates perfection on the 2nd floor. Extra storage in the basement with convenient laundry area and even more storage and extra space for your imagination. Coffee shops, Safeway, Michelin rated restaurants, 3 blocks to Metro plus everything Dupont Circle...you can have it all !
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1608 R St NW
General
- Sold For: $1,782,000
- Taxes: $12,472 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2163366
- Added to Site: 499 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Foyer, Office, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Wine Storage, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Primary Bathroom, Upper 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Foyer/Entry: Foyer, Main
- Living Room: Living Room, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
- Office: Office, Upper 1
Parking
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Secure Parking
- Parking Type: Off Street
Location
- County: Washington
- Development Name: Old City #2
- Subdivision: Old City #2
- Cross Streets: 16th St NW
- Driving Directions: Corner of 16th and R
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
- Elementary School: Ross
- High School: Cardozo Education Campus
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Victorian
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway
- Foundation: Other
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,458
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,458 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1875
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,830
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R5B
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $939.46
- Assessment Year: 2023
- City/TownTax: $12,472
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $1,467,340
- Tax Amount: $12,472
- Tax Year: 2023
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2261
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 810
Listed by Compass, Jennifer Touchette and Compass, Meredith L Margolis
Sold by Keller Williams Capital Properties, Carlos A Garcia
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Schools
Schools serving 1608 R St NW
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ross Elementary School 1730 R Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
Cardozo Education Campus 1200 Clifton Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009 | 9-12 | 0.8 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 1608 R St NW
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/19/2024
Sold
$1,782,000
-1%
MLS
10/11/2024
Listed
$1,800,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1608 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 (MLS# DCDC2163366) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $1,782,000 on November 19, 2024. Want to learn more about 1608 R Street NW? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Washington? You can browse all Washington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

