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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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
20% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
This property is priced $332 below the rental estimate which makes this a great deal!
Asking rent
$2,400
Rental estimate
$2,732
Nearby comparable rentals
The Rental Estimate uses 0 recent nearby rental.
Sale and tax history for 1726 R St SE
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
PROPERTYWARE #2
Nov 17, 2025
Rental Removed
$2,400
$2/sq ft
Nov 13, 2025
Listed for Rent
$2,400
$2/sq ft
Nov 2, 2025
Rental Removed
$2,400
$2/sq ft
Oct 9, 2025
Listed for Rent
$2,400
$2/sq ft
Mar 20, 2025
Rental Removed
$2,400
$2/sq ft
Mar 5, 2025
Listed for Rent
$2,400
$2/sq ft
Feb 24, 2025
Rental Removed
$2,400
$2/sq ft
Feb 15, 2025
Listed for Rent
$2,400
$2/sq ft
RENTALBEAST #1
Nov 1, 2025
Listed for Rent
$2,400
$2/sq ft
Dec 10, 2024
Rental Removed
$2,500
$2/sq ft
Dec 6, 2024
Listed for Rent
$2,500
$2/sq ft
BRIGHTMLS #DCDC2158538
Jan 1, 2025
Rental Removed
$2,400
$2/sq ft
Dec 13, 2024
Price Changed
$2,400
$2/sq ft
Nov 24, 2024
Price Changed
$2,500
$2/sq ft
Oct 28, 2024
Price Changed
$2,700
$2/sq ft
Sep 10, 2024
Listed for Rent
$2,800
$2/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 19, 2021
Sold
$532,500
$392/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC511132
Apr 16, 2021
Listing Removed
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Apr 15, 2021
Sold
$532,500
$392/sq ft
Mar 16, 2021
Pending
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Mar 8, 2021
Listed
$475,000
$349/sq ft
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Come and see this beautifully updated Anacostia federal townhouse. Where else can you find a 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home for under $500k? Lots of townhouses claim natural light, and this interior townhouse is no exception. It practically glows with showers of light into every level. Gorgeous hardwood floors on each of the two floors. The main level features living, dining, kitchen with extended island for informal seating, stainless appliances, 1/2 bath and deck leading to the backyard. The second floor features two bedrooms that share another bathroom and the owner's room equipped with en suite bath. Off the rear of the house are two decks--one off the kitchen and the other off the smaller of the 2 upper-level bedrooms. For those working from home, this indoor/outdoor space is perfect for shifting scenery and enjoying DC's great spring/fall days. Wooden fencing provides added privacy and security in both front and back yards. Close to metro, highway, downtown DC, and historic Anacostia. Welcome home!
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We estimate that 1726 R St SE would rent between $2,732 / mo.1726 R St SE is located in Washington, the 20020 zipcode, and the District Of Columbia Public Schools.