159 Rhode Island Ave NE is a 1,200 square foot townhouse on a 1,546 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on May 12, 1977 for $39,950. Based on Redfin's Washington data, we estimate the home's value is $567,793.
TownhomeProperty Type
1914Year Built
1,546 sq ftLot Size
$473Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$567,793
$528K since sold in May 1977$35K since September
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This home's estimate is 4.7% higher than the average sale price ($542K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RF-1
Residential Flat Zone 1
The purpose of the RF-1 zone is to provide for areas predominantly developed with row houses on small lots within which no more than two dwelling units are permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Healthcare
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 600
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Flat
Building Type: Row Type
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ECKINGTON
Living Sq. Ft: 1,200
Building Sq. Ft: 1,800
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,546
Legal Lot Number: 6
Legal Block Number: 3537
Municipality Name: ECKINGTON
Acres: 0.0355
Zoning Code: RF1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY ROW
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,200
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,546 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1914
Year Renovated: 1989
County: District of Columbia
APN: 3537 0006
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
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Langley Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
McKinley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
Dunbar High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
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