Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/30/2026
Listed
$575,000
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MLS
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Property Description
BRICK ROW HOUSE WHITE PANELING STONE FOUNDATION ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORS FRONT PORCH MATURE TREES SPACIOUS FINISHED LOWER LEVEL Charming 1923 brick row house in the heart of Petworth offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,600 square feet of living space plus a spacious finished lower level. Set on a 1,800 sq ft lot with classic DC curb appeal-brick facade, stone foundation, front porch, and mature trees. Inside you'll find original hardwood floors running through much of the home, a functional kitchen with generous cabinetry, and comfortable living areas filled with natural light. The real standout is the large, open finished basement featuring warm wood flooring, white paneling, built-in seating, and flexible space ideal for a recreation room, home office, media lounge, or potential additional living area. Multiple bedrooms provide solid, usable space ready for your personal vision. Located on a quiet stretch of Emerson Street in one of Northwest DC's most vibrant and convenient neighborhoods. Walk or short hop to Georgia Avenue shops, restaurants, and the Georgia Ave-Petworth Metro station. Parks, community amenities, and the energy of Petworth are right at your doorstep. This home has good bones and meaningful finished square footage in a location that continues to strengthen. Ideal for a buyer who wants classic DC character with room to update and customize-or an investor seeking solid value in a desirable zip code.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 916 Emerson St NW
General
- Price: $575,000
- Taxes: $1,761 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2289460
- Updated: 11/2/2026
- Days on Market: 4 days
- Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago
Interior
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 3
- Main - Full Baths: 2
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Parking
- Parking Type: Off Street
Location
- County: WASHINGTON
- Subdivision: PETWORTH
- Driving Directions: From Georgia Ave NW, head east on Emerson St NW. The property will be on your right.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
- Elementary School: John Lewis
- Middle School: Macfarland
- High School: Roosevelt High School At Macfarland
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Other
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Metal
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 2,240
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,080 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,600 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 480 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1923
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,800
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Partially
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $359.38
- Assessment Year: 2026
- City/TownTax: $1,761
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $682,590
- Tax Amount: $1,761
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2080
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: All personal property
- Inclusions: All fixtures and fittings attached to the Property
- Lot Number: 93
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Schools
Schools serving 916 Emerson St NW
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
John Lewis Elementary School 1335 Farragut Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland 4301 13th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 916 Emerson St NW
Tax History
Tax History for 916 Emerson St NW
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,735
1%
$677,160
-1%
2024
$1,713
1%
$681,700
2%
2023
$1,702
1%
$666,890
12%
2022
$1,681
4%
$597,910
5%
2021
$1,610
5%
$567,820
3%
2020
$1,536
5%
$549,300
8%
2019
$1,466
4%
$506,510
6%
2018
$1,403
10%
$477,490
13%
2017
$1,279
10%
$420,920
8%
2016
$1,165
10%
$389,170
6%
2015
$1,060
9%
$365,660
23%
2014
$969
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$298,240
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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916 Emerson Street NW, Washington, DC 20011 (MLS# DCDC2289460) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 916 Emerson Street NW is currently listed for $575,000 and was received on October 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 916 Emerson 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.