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$888,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,604 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
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Welcome to 859 Van Buren Street NW, a charming six-bedroom, three-bathroom bungalow in Brightwood. Originally built in 1924, this home showcases beautiful architectural details, including original wood trim, hardwood floors, five-panel wood doors, high ceilings, replacement windows, and vintage fittings. A quintessential bungalow front porch with a tongue-and-groove ceiling welcomes you inside, where the spacious living room features a wood-burning fireplace flanked by windows. The large dining room flows seamlessly into the updated kitchen, which boasts butcher block countertops, stainless steel appliances, a five-burner gas range, and a subway tile backsplash. The kitchen provides direct access to the bright versatile sunroom and backyard. The main level also includes two bedrooms and an updated full bathroom. Upstairs, three sizable bedrooms offer walk-in closets, and a newly renovated full bathroom adds modern comfort. The lower level features a generous recreation room, an additional bedroom, an office, a full bathroom, and a laundry/workroom with ample storage space. The home is also equipped with owned solar panels, providing energy efficiency, sustainability and currently, substantial SRECs, approximately $3,500-4,000/yr to the current owners. Outside, the beautifully landscaped backyard is a private oasis, complete with a brick patio, a pergola covered in kiwi vines, and mature fruit trees, including fig and cherry. The detached oversized garage (which conveys 'as-is,') offers a floored second level for additional storage. The front yard features a lovely water garden and established plantings. Enjoy the warm sense of community and unbeatable location near the Walter Reed redevelopment, local farmers market, concerts in the park. All just 0.6 miles from the Takoma Metro Station. Additionally, the home is only blocks from the Fort Stevens Recreation Center, Takoma Aquatic Center, and Rock Creek Park. Experience the best of Brightwood living in this charming, character-filled, cared-for home!

Full Property Details for 859 Van Buren St NW

General

  • Sold For: $888,000
  • Taxes: $5,984 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DCDC2192240
  • Added to Site: 294 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Other, Office, Recreation Room, Workshop, Bedroom 6, Full Bath
  • Interior Features: Dining Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Mantel(s), Mantel(s)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1
  • Lower Floor Baths: 1
  • Lower - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 3 - Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Upper 1
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 4 - Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Upper 1
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 5 - Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Upper 1
  • Bedroom 4: Bedroom 1 - Flooring - Wood, Ceiling Fan(s), Main
  • Bedroom 5: Bedroom 2 - Flooring - Wood, Ceiling Fan(s), Main
  • Bedroom 6: Bedroom 6 - Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Recessed, Lower 1

Other Rooms

  • Foyer/Entry: Foyer - Flooring - Wood, Main
  • Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Wood, Ceiling Fan(s), Main
  • Kitchen: Kitchen - Flooring - Other, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Main
  • Dining Room: Dining Room - Flooring - Wood, Main
  • Office: Office - Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lower 1
  • Sun Room: Yes
  • Sun Room/Solarium: Sun/Florida Room, Main
  • Laundry: Basement, Lower 1
  • Other Room 1: Other - Countertop(s) - Ceramic, Lower 1
  • Work Shop: Workshop, Lower 1

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Porch(es)

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Type: Detached Garage
  • Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry

Location

  • County: Washington
  • Development Name: Brightwood
  • Subdivision: Brightwood
  • Driving Directions: N- Georgia Ave, R- Van Buren
  • 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: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Bungalow
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Other, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Entrance: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Rear Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Windows: Replacement
  • Stories/Levels: 0
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 2,604
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 2,358 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Excellent

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Bathrooms-Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,133
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: R1B

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $567.17
  • Assessment Year: 2024
  • City/TownTax: $5,984
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $798,570
  • Tax Amount: $5,984
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Terms: Standard Sale
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2358

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 5

Listed by Perennial Real Estate, Daniel F Metcalf
Sold by Compass, Laura London

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Schools serving 859 Van Buren St NW

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Takoma Elementary School
7010 Piney Branch Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20012
K-50.4 mi
Ida B. Wells Middle School
405 Sheridan Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011
6-80.4 mi
Coolidge High School
6315 5th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011
9-120.4 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 859 Van Buren St NW

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/30/2025
Sold
$888,000
-0.78%
MLS
5/29/2025
Price Reduced
$895,000
-5.69%
MLS
5/08/2025
Listed
$949,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Perennial Real Estate, Daniel F Metcalf
Sold by Compass, Laura London

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859 Van Buren Street NW, Washington, DC 20012 (MLS# DCDC2192240) is a Single Family property that was sold at $888,000 on June 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 859 Van Buren Street NW? 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.