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$429,500

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,640 Sq. Ft.
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Welcome to 717 Emerson St NE, a beautifully renovated brick rowhome offering modern updates, flexible living space, and excellent value in a convenient NE DC location. This move-in ready home features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and a fully finished basement that can be used as a home office, media room, fitness area, recreation room, guest space, or additional storage. The laundry area is located in the basement, helping keep the main living areas open and functional. The home has been thoughtfully updated throughout with a renovated kitchen featuring new cabinets, granite countertops, updated appliances, modern lighting, new flooring, and fresh paint. The updated bathroom offers a clean, modern look with stylish finishes. Additional improvements include a new water heater, new AC system, and a roof in good condition. Enjoy the charm of a classic DC brick rowhome with an inviting front porch, perfect for relaxing or welcoming guests. The location offers convenient access to Brookland, Fort Totten, Catholic University, Trinity Washington University, Monroe Street Market, and the Brookland Arts Walk. Fort Totten Metro, served by the Red, Green, and Yellow lines, is nearby, along with multiple bus routes and major commuter corridors for easy travel throughout the city. Brookland also offers popular restaurants, cafes, parks, community spaces, and neighborhood favorites such as Busboys and Poets, Brookland Pint, and Yes! Organic Market. Offered at $435,000, this is a great opportunity to own an updated home in Washington, DC at an accessible price point. With modern finishes, usable basement space, key system updates, and a convenient location, 717 Emerson St NE is a must-see.

Full Property Details for 717 Emerson St NE

General

  • Price: $429,500
  • Taxes: $22,459 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DCDC2272508
  • Updated: 8/7/2026
  • Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Interior Features: Dining Area, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: Other

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • County: WASHINGTON
  • Subdivision: BROOKLAND
  • Driving Directions: Continue on Michigan Ave NE, then take 12th St NE to 8th St NE. Turn right onto Michigan Ave NE and continue for 0.9 miles. Then turn left onto Shepherd St NE and continue for 289 feet. Turn right onto 12th St NE and continue for 0.6 miles. Turn left onto South Dakota Ave NE and continue for 0.3 miles, passing McDonald’s on the left. Continue on 8th St NE toward Emerson St NE. Turn left onto 8th St NE and continue for 318 feet. Then turn right onto Emerson St NE. The destination will be on the left. 717 Emerson St NE Washington, DC 20017
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: Other

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Federal
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Construction: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Windows: Screens, Storm
  • Doors: Storm
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,640
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 1,232 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 816 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Below Grnd: 416 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,655
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: RF1
  • Lot Description: Landscaping
  • Fencing (Description): Rear

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $526.35
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • City/TownTax: $22,459
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $452,880
  • Tax Amount: $22,459
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 816

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 31

Listed by Samson Properties, yalcin zabun

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Schools serving 717 Emerson St NE

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Bunker Hill Elementary School, Washington, DC
1401 Michigan Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20017
K-50.8 mi
Brookland MS
1150 Michigan Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20017
6-80.8 mi
Dunbar High School
101 N Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
9-123 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 717 Emerson St NE Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/07/2026
Price Reduced
$429,500
-1.26%
MLS
7/10/2026
Listed
$435,000
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Tax History for 717 Emerson St NE

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$22,459
79%
$449,180
2%
2024
$12,544
361%
$442,390
4%
2023
$2,722
8%
$425,790
7%
2022
$2,515
9%
$399,310
4%
2021
$2,305
10%
$385,410
2%
2020
$2,100
10%
$378,950
8%
2019
$1,916
9%
$350,260
6%
2018
$1,753
9%
$329,010
8%
2017
$1,601
10%
$303,640
5%
2016
$1,461
10%
$289,100
12%
2015
$1,330
9%
$258,500
12%
2014
$1,219
—
$231,510
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717 Emerson Street NE, Washington, DC 20017 (MLS# DCDC2272508) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 717 Emerson Street NE is currently listed for $429,500 and was received on July 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 717 Emerson 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.

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