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Property Description
SOLAR PANELS! WHOLE HOUSE BATTER BACKUP! Live off the power grid in this renovated Brookland semi-detached row home. It's so bright and light, with three sun exposures! Semi-detached row home. Bright and light- 3 sun exposures. Renovated in 2021. Open floor plan, hardwood floors. Large gourmet kitchen, with huge island & breakfast bar. Stainless appliances, quartz countertops. Large deck off dining room. Wood burning fireplace. Powder room on main level. Second level with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Primary bedroom has en suite bath, walk-in shower & walk-in closets. Charming transom windows. Second full bath upstairs has soaking bathtub. Large and flat fenced backyard. Private parking in rear. Finished walk-out basement with in-law/au pair suite (bedroom, wet-bar, recreation room, & full bath). SOLAR PANELS for off-the-grid living (potential to sell back to the power grid!). Whole-house battery backup (installed in 2022). Enjoy the best Brookland has to offer: great restaurants (Primirose, Menomale, Provost, Right Proper Brewing), coffee shops (Zeke's coffee), Trader Joe's, shops, parks, Artswallk, Monroe Street Farmers Market, swimming pools, easy commuting, Brookland-CUA Metro Station, schools and universities.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1617 Otis St NE
General
- Sold For: $890,000
- Taxes: $7,417 (2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2211908
- Added to Site: 218 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Laundry, Recreation Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Bar, Breakfast Area, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Wet/Dry Bar
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Mantel(s), Wood
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
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: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Lower Floor, Has Laundry, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector
- Equipment: See Remarks
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Fenced, Private, Paved Driveway
- Parking Type: Driveway, Off Street, On Street
Location
- County: WASHINGTON
- Subdivision: BROOKLAND
- Driving Directions: On Otis between 16th and 17th
- Location Details: Urban
- 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: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Heated
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,406
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,400 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,520 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 880 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1927
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Very Good
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,175
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Fencing (Description): Privacy, Wood, Rear
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Fireplace/Wood Stove
- Energy Generation: PV Solar Array(s) Owned, Pre-wired for PV Solar
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $592.04
- City/TownTax: $7,417
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Semi-Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $969,800
- Tax Amount: $7,417
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2400
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Solar panels, whole house back-up battery
- Lot Number: 26
Listed by RLAH @properties, Melanie L Friedson
Sold by Washington Fine Properties, LLC, Alison Shutt
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Schools
Schools serving 1617 Otis St NE
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Burroughs Education Campus 1820 Monroe Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20018 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Brookland MS 1150 Michigan Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20017 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Dunbar High School 101 N Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 | 9-12 | 2.5 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 1617 Otis St NE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/13/2026
Sold
$890,000
-1.1%
MLS
1/09/2026
Price Reduced
$899,900
-3.13%
MLS
11/19/2025
Price Reduced
$929,000
-2%
MLS
9/30/2025
Price Reduced
$948,000
-1.04%
MLS
9/10/2025
Listed
$958,000
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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.
1617 Otis Street NE, Washington, DC 20018 (MLS# DCDC2211908) is a Single Family property that was sold at $890,000 on March 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 1617 Otis Street NE? 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.

