1216 Decatur St NW is a 2,016 square foot house on a 5,574 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Washington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,191,953.
Single-familyProperty Type
1912Year Built
5,574 sq ftLot Size
$591Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,191,953
$79K since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 29.8% higher than the average sale price ($918K) of 5 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,212 (+1.8%)
$488,670 + $595,110
$1,083,780
2025
$9,051 (+0.5%)
$488,670 + $595,110
$1,083,780
2024
$9,003 (+4.1%)
$486,220 + $578,640
$1,064,860
2023
$8,653 (+5.4%)
$483,820 + $575,380
$1,059,200
2022
$8,209 (+1.6%)
$455,840 + $562,130
$1,017,970
2021
$8,083 (+2.7%)
$415,320 + $550,390
$965,710
2020
$7,868 (+2.2%)
$414,200 + $536,750
$950,950
2019
$7,701 (+5.0%)
$401,270 + $504,700
$905,970
2018
$7,331 (+6.2%)
$386,890 + $475,620
$862,510
2017
$6,901 (+11.5%)
$386,890 + $475,620
$862,510
2016
$6,189 (+25.7%)
$336,560 + $475,400
$811,960
2015
$4,924 (+42.2%)
$259,020 + $421,780
$680,800
2014
$3,464 (+65.8%)
$190,240 + $217,300
$407,540
2013
$2,089 (+9.3%)
$190,240 + $217,300
$407,540
2012
$1,912 (+10.0%)
$195,030 + $204,990
$400,020
2011
$1,738 (+10.0%)
$194,980 + $224,860
$419,840
2010
$1,580 (+31.3%)
$209,970 + $234,970
$444,940
2009
$1,203
$220,060 + $244,580
$464,640
Tax history for 1216 Decatur St NW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,212 (+1.8%)
$488,670 + $595,110
$1,083,780
2025
$9,051 (+0.5%)
$488,670 + $595,110
$1,083,780
2024
$9,003 (+4.1%)
$486,220 + $578,640
$1,064,860
2023
$8,653 (+5.4%)
$483,820 + $575,380
$1,059,200
2022
$8,209 (+1.6%)
$455,840 + $562,130
$1,017,970
2021
$8,083 (+2.7%)
$415,320 + $550,390
$965,710
2020
$7,868 (+2.2%)
$414,200 + $536,750
$950,950
2019
$7,701 (+5.0%)
$401,270 + $504,700
$905,970
2018
$7,331 (+6.2%)
$386,890 + $475,620
$862,510
2017
$6,901 (+11.5%)
$386,890 + $475,620
$862,510
2016
$6,189 (+25.7%)
$336,560 + $475,400
$811,960
2015
$4,924 (+42.2%)
$259,020 + $421,780
$680,800
2014
$3,464 (+65.8%)
$190,240 + $217,300
$407,540
2013
$2,089 (+9.3%)
$190,240 + $217,300
$407,540
2012
$1,912 (+10.0%)
$195,030 + $204,990
$400,020
2011
$1,738 (+10.0%)
$194,980 + $224,860
$419,840
2010
$1,580 (+31.3%)
$209,970 + $234,970
$444,940
2009
$1,203
$220,060 + $244,580
$464,640
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1B
Residential House Zone 1B
The purposes of the R-1A and R-1B zones are to: Protect quiet residential areas now developed with detached houses and adjoining vacant areas likely to be developed for those purposes; and Stabilize the residential areas and promote a suitable environment for family life.; The R-1B zone is intended to provide for areas predominantly developed with detached houses on moderately sized lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Senior
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 900
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Radiant Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SAULS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 2,016
Building Sq. Ft: 2,916
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,574
Legal Lot Number: 26
Legal Block Number: 2921
Municipality Name: 16TH STREET HEIGHTS
Acres: 0.128
Zoning Code: R1B
County Use Description: SINGLE FAM DETACHED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,016
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,574 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1912
Year Renovated: 2014
County: District of Columbia
APN: 2921 0026
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Nov 23, 2025
Around this home
Schools
John Lewis Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
MacFarland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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