This Stately, Brick Front, Contemparary Colonial Offers Beautiful City Views, On A Culdesac, Nestled In A Gated Community!! Covered Entry Welcomes You Into A Grand Two Story Foyer With Gleaming Hardwood Floors Throughtout the Main And Upper Levels!! Large Living Room, Dining Room And Separate Eat In Kitchen Area Offer Space Galore!! Main Level Boast A Full Size Washer & Dryer And Half Bath On Main Level Conveniently Located For Guest Use. Impressive Hardwood Staircase Ushers You Upstairs To The Spacious Bedrooms With Hardwood Floors And Plenty Of Windows That Stream Sunlight In Every Room. Owners En Suite Is Perfect For Relaxing After Long Day In The Oversized Soaking Tub. Fully Finished Lower Level Is Perfect For Recreation Space, Home Office Space, Exercise Area And More Plus A Full Bath And Entrance To The 2 Car Garage. Impressive Landscaping And Solar Panels Make This The Place You Want To Call Home!! Close To Rt 295, 395, Pennsylvania Ave, Capital Hill, Anacostia Park, Metro Rail And More!! This Home Is Priced To Sell Quickly!! Home Sold As Is. Seller Prefers Cardinal Title. Please Contact Listing Agent For Disclosures. Thank You!
Well maintained home with parking in the back and laundry on the upper level.
10 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Nawana Holt
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1986 Retta Gilliam Ct SE
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2234848
Apr 14, 2026
Sold
$550,000
$287/sq ft
Mar 14, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 13, 2026
Relisted
—
Feb 6, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Dec 19, 2025
Listed
$549,900
$287/sq ft
Dec 12, 2025
Coming Soon
$549,900
$287/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2185422
Sep 29, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Sep 5, 2025
Price Changed
$550,000
$287/sq ft
Jul 1, 2025
Price Changed
$570,000
$297/sq ft
Mar 10, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Mar 4, 2025
Listed
$585,000
$305/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2071644
Jan 11, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Jan 1, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Nov 12, 2022
Contingent
—
Nov 4, 2022
Listed
$669,900
$350/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC517232
Aug 31, 2021
Listing Removed
—
May 6, 2021
Listed
$660,000
$344/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004998230
Oct 26, 2010
Sold
$380,000
$198/sq ft
Aug 19, 2010
Listed
$385,000
$201/sq ft
Aug 19, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Jan 13, 2010
Sold
$1,000,000
$522/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,840 (−0.2%)
$190,440 + $486,890
$677,330
2025
$4,852 (+0.5%)
$190,440 + $486,890
$677,330
2024
$4,828 (+9.4%)
$188,510 + $479,940
$668,450
2023
$4,413 (+8.8%)
$186,630 + $472,050
$658,680
2022
$4,056 (+6.1%)
$181,140 + $438,050
$619,190
2021
$3,822 (−0.9%)
$165,040 + $390,890
$555,930
2020
$3,858 (+9.8%)
$162,570 + $363,460
$526,030
2019
$3,514 (+9.6%)
$145,710 + $392,060
$537,770
2018
$3,206 (+9.7%)
$143,110 + $372,360
$515,470
2017
$2,921 (+9.8%)
$133,050 + $331,050
$464,100
2016
$2,661 (+9.9%)
$133,050 + $331,050
$464,100
2015
$2,422 (+9.5%)
$125,380 + $240,110
$365,490
2014
$2,211 (−1.6%)
$120,100 + $210,320
$330,420
2013
$2,247 (−0.6%)
$120,100 + $210,320
$330,420
2012
$2,261 (−2.9%)
$129,240 + $204,160
$333,400
2011
$2,329 (−27.6%)
$129,280 + $204,200
$333,480
2010
$3,216 (−92.8%)
$141,400 + $200,070
$341,470
2009
$44,435
$163,240 + $215,080
$378,320
Tax history for 1986 Retta Gilliam Ct SE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,840 (−0.2%)
$190,440 + $486,890
$677,330
2025
$4,852 (+0.5%)
$190,440 + $486,890
$677,330
2024
$4,828 (+9.4%)
$188,510 + $479,940
$668,450
2023
$4,413 (+8.8%)
$186,630 + $472,050
$658,680
2022
$4,056 (+6.1%)
$181,140 + $438,050
$619,190
2021
$3,822 (−0.9%)
$165,040 + $390,890
$555,930
2020
$3,858 (+9.8%)
$162,570 + $363,460
$526,030
2019
$3,514 (+9.6%)
$145,710 + $392,060
$537,770
2018
$3,206 (+9.7%)
$143,110 + $372,360
$515,470
2017
$2,921 (+9.8%)
$133,050 + $331,050
$464,100
2016
$2,661 (+9.9%)
$133,050 + $331,050
$464,100
2015
$2,422 (+9.5%)
$125,380 + $240,110
$365,490
2014
$2,211 (−1.6%)
$120,100 + $210,320
$330,420
2013
$2,247 (−0.6%)
$120,100 + $210,320
$330,420
2012
$2,261 (−2.9%)
$129,240 + $204,160
$333,400
2011
$2,329 (−27.6%)
$129,280 + $204,200
$333,480
2010
$3,216 (−92.8%)
$141,400 + $200,070
$341,470
2009
$44,435
$163,240 + $215,080
$378,320
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,192 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,916
Year built
2007
Style
Single Family Residential
County
District of Columbia
APN
5621 0851
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.
R-2
Residential House Zone 2
The purpose of the R-2 zone is to: Provide for areas with semi-detached houses; and Protect these areas from invasion by denser types of residential development.; The R-2 zone is intended to provide for areas predominantly developed with semi-detached houses on moderately sized lots that also contain some detached houses.
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: Please Use Best Directions From Your Starting Point. Thank You.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,916
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,192 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2007
Year Renovated: —
County: District of Columbia
APN: 5621 0851
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
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Ketcham Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Kramer Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Anacostia High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
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