List price to be opening bid at online only auction. Online auction to be conducted on Auctioneers website. Bidding begins Friday, September 18th & ends Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM. at 12:00 PM. Exceptional renovation opportunity in the Brookland neighborhood. According to tax records this townhouse offers 2,260 +/- square feet of living space. The home is configured as 1,600 +/- square feet of above and 660 +/- square feet of below grade. According to tax records the home is situated on a 1,500 +/- square foot lot. This presents tremendous potential for investors, developers, or buyers looking to customize a home to their specifications. The property features a covered front porch and a unique layout with two separate front entrances, providing independent access to the main level and lower level if an English Basement configuration is desired. The home has been fully gutted to the framing, creating a blank canvas for a complete renovation. The lower level currently has no interior staircase connecting it to the main level and is in shell condition. The rear of the home is currently paved and configured as a parking pad. Important Note: The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for informational purposes only. Neither the auctioneer, or the owner make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of information. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE QUITCLAIM DEED ADDENDUM. A COPY IS AVAILABLE IN THE DOCUMENTS SECTION. IT WILL NEED TO BE SIGNED WITH THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND OTHER ASSORTED ADDENDA.
TownhomeProperty Type
1919Year Built
1,500 sq ftLot Size
$173Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Matt Cooper• Alex Cooper Auctioneers, Inc.
•410-828-4838 (broker)
Bought with Unrepresented Unrepresented• Unrepresented
Est. $3,456 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 33 Franklin St NE
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2267142
Sep 28, 2026
Sold
$305,000
$173/sq ft
Sep 14, 2026
Relisted
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Jul 15, 2026
Pending
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Jul 15, 2026
Listing Removed
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Jun 8, 2026
Listed
$190,000
$108/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Zoning
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Style
Townhouse
County
District of Columbia
APN
3501//0030
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Last updated by owner on Jun 8, 2026.
R-3
Residential House Zone 3
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Other
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 660
Improvement Assessed Value: $296,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $363,590
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,600
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 495
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 165
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $32,828
Tax Assessed Value: $660,090
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $32,828
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Other
Cooling Fuel: Electric, Other
Other
Heating Fuel: Other
Hot Water: Other
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: N Capitol St to Franklin St
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: District of Columbia
APN: 3501//0030
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Langley Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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McKinley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
Dunbar High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Very good sunlight
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This home ranks in the top 10% for direct sun exposure in Washington. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$366,000 – $444,000
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