Welcome to 1621 R Street SE, a classic DC rowhome with the space, updates, and everyday functionality you’ve been looking for. Step inside from the covered front porch to an open and inviting main level where hardwood floors and natural light connect the living, dining, and kitchen spaces. The kitchen sits at the heart of the home with generous cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, and an island with seating. The open layout keeps everything connected, whether you’re hosting friends or settling in for a quiet night at home. Upstairs, the bedrooms offer great natural light and hardwood floors, while the updated baths bring a clean, modern feel. Downstairs, the fully finished lower level adds another layer of flexibility. Think family room, home gym, guest space, office, or whatever fits your life. Out back, a private rear area leads to something DC buyers always appreciate: off-street parking. All of this comes wrapped in the character of a classic brick rowhome, complete with a front porch made for morning coffee and evenings outside.
Fairlawn, located between the Anacostia River and Pennsylvania Avenue SE, is a residential and riverside Washington, DC neighborhood with rowhouse blocks and broad parkland edges. The neighborhood’s pulse concentrates around the Pennsylvania Avenue SE corridor near the Sousa Bridge, where corner carryouts, barbershops, and small storefronts meet steady commuter traffic. Community touchstones include the Anacostia Community Museum, the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, and the historic Anacostia Playhouse. Streets mix brick rowhomes with garden-style apartments, set against big-sky views from nearby river crossings. The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail and adjacent green spaces shape daily routines with long, linear paths and waterfront overlooks. Metro and bus lines along the corridor connect the area to downtown without changing its grounded, local feel.
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Market insights
1621 R St SE · $389,900
DAYS ON MARKET
24 days
The average home goes pending in 54 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$389,900
Median sale price in this area is $783,663. (101% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Tub shower
Ceiling fans
Open floor plan
Combination kitchen/dining
Family room off kitchen
Kitchen island
Upgraded countertops
Wood floors
Dry wall walls and ceilings
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the first upper level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms (1 on upper level, 1 on lower level)
Kitchen
Built-in microwave
Microwave
Oven/Range - Gas
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Freezer
Icemaker
Stainless steel appliances
Kitchen island
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer - Electric
Laundry in basement
Flooring
Hardwood
Laminate plank
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Natural gas heating fuel
Central air conditioning (electric)
Exterior features
Deck(s)
Above grade and below grade outdoor structures
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Flat roof
Parking
Off-street parking
1 total garage/parking space
1 off-street space
Construction
Brick construction
Brick/mortar foundation
Fully finished basement
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer (public septic)
Natural gas hot water
Electricity and solar
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The purpose of the R-3 zone is to allow for row dwellings, while including areas within which row dwellings are mingled with detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, and groups of three or more row dwellings. The R-3 zone is intended to permit attached rowhouses on small lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Senior
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation
Local insights from Redfin agents
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