405 Van Buren Street NW, Washington, DC 20012 - Photo 1

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$660,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,220 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JULY 19th NOON=3pm Fabulous Cape Cod offering an incredible opportunity for an owner-occupant looking to build equity or an investor seeking their next renovation project. With hardwood floors ready to be refinished, fresh interior paint, kitchen updates, and a little TLC, this diamond in the rough can truly shine. This all-brick home features four spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a separate formal dining room, a cozy living room with a fireplace, and central air conditioning. The solid layout and classic charm provide the perfect canvas to create your dream home. Ideally situated in a highly desirable neighborhood directly across from the Takoma Community Aquatic Center and Takoma Playground, residents enjoy easy access to tennis courts, a fitness center, tot lot, open green space, and a variety of recreational amenities. Just a 10-minute walk to the heart of Takoma Park, you'll find an outstanding selection of local favorites, including the weekend farmers market, Motorkat Restaurant, Busboys and Poets, Starbucks, CVS, Ace Hardware, and an array of shops and restaurants. .

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 405 Van Buren St NW

General

Sold For: $660,000
Taxes: $2,144 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
MLS ID: DCDC2271888
Added to Site: 91 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 8
Interior Features: Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1
Lower Floor Baths: 1
Lower - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Upper: 2
Bedrooms Main & Up: 2

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 3
Parking Type: Attached Garage, Off Street
Garage Description: Built In

Location

County: WASHINGTON
Subdivision: BRIGHTWOOD
Driving Directions: Take Whittier to 4th Street, travel 1 block south and right turn on Van Buren St
City Limits: Yes

School Information

School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Brick
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Garage Access, Interior Access, Windows
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle
Walls/Ceilings: Plaster Walls
Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,220
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 1,220 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,220 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1917
Year Built Source: Estimated
Property Condition: Below Average

Unit Information

Unit 1

Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,042
Lot Size Source: Estimated
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $532.79
City/TownTax: $2,144
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $708,510
Tax Amount: $2,144
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Short Sale

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple

Listed by Compass, William B Fitzgerald IV
Sold by Keller Williams Capital Properties, Kymber L Lovett-Menkiti

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Schools

Schools serving 405 Van Buren St NW

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Takoma Elementary School 7010 Piney Branch Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20012	K-5	0.4 mi
Ida B. Wells Middle School 405 Sheridan Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011	6-8	0.3 mi
Coolidge High School 6315 5th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011	9-12	0.1 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 405 Van Buren St NW

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/15/2026

Sold

$660,000

1.54%

MLS

7/10/2026

Listed

$650,000

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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.

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