Remarkable opportunity to own a historic 1890 DC row home in the heart of flourishing Old City. Walk mere blocks to Union Market, NoMa Metro Station, REI, Trader Joe's, Harris Teeter & Whole Foods. Hop on the Metropolitan Branch Bike Trail! This charming brick townhome features an open floorplan including living room with Bay window and window seat and large eat-in kitchen with fireplace on the main level; two bedrooms (including a spacious owner's bedroom with ample closets and window seat) storage and full bathroom on the upper level; and third bedroom or Rec Room, full bathroom, laundry room, plenty of storage and walk-out front and back doors on the lower level. The fenced backyard offers wonderful gardening and outdoor entertaining options! The plentiful cranes in the sky testify to the exciting development of this quintessential DC neighborhood. Enjoy old world charm with all the modern neighborhood amenities. Property available to show by appointment only. Please schedule online or call, email or text the listing agent.
TownhomeProperty Type
1890Year Built
880 sq ftLot Size
$536Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Laura Emmett• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•301-229-4000 (broker)
Listed by Anne Emmett• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•301-229-4000 (broker)
Bought with Ms. Thais Austin• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•240-497-1700 (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #DCDC482970
Redfin Estimate
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $450,000 and $1,100,000.
Remarkable opportunity to own a historic 1890 DC row home in the heart of flourishing Old City. Walk mere blocks to Union Market, NoMa Metro Station, REI, Trader Joe's, Harris Teeter & Whole Foods. Hop on the Metropolitan Branch Bike Trail! This charming brick townhome features an open floorplan including living room with Bay window and window seat and large eat-in kitchen with fireplace on the main level; two bedrooms (including a spacious owner's bedroom with ample closets and window seat) storage and full bathroom on the upper level; and third bedroom or Rec Room, full bathroom, laundry room, plenty of storage and walk-out front and back doors on the lower level. The fenced backyard offers wonderful gardening and outdoor entertaining options! The plentiful cranes in the sky testify to the exciting development of this quintessential DC neighborhood. Enjoy old world charm with all the modern neighborhood amenities. Property available to show by appointment only. Please schedule online or call, email or text the listing agent.
Public Records
Jul 14, 2000
Sold
$153,000
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,135 (−0.2%)
$484,710 + $329,020
$813,730
2025
$6,147
$484,710 + $329,020
$813,730
2024
$6,153 (+4.0%)
$482,290 + $330,770
$813,060
2023
$5,918 (+5.0%)
$479,900 + $331,010
$810,910
2022
$5,637 (+176.5%)
$473,020 + $307,220
$780,240
2021
$2,038 (+62.2%)
$438,630 + $303,270
$741,900
2020
$1,257 (+4.7%)
$434,280 + $279,890
$714,170
2019
$1,201 (+4.4%)
$389,170 + $259,510
$648,680
2018
$1,149 (+9.7%)
$366,050 + $248,560
$614,610
2017
$1,048 (+9.6%)
$366,050 + $248,560
$614,610
2016
$956 (+9.9%)
$348,120 + $240,260
$588,380
2015
$870 (+9.5%)
$251,850 + $202,770
$454,620
2014
$795 (−45.4%)
$196,960 + $208,780
$405,740
2013
$1,455 (+9.0%)
$196,960 + $208,780
$405,740
2012
$1,335 (+10.0%)
$193,580 + $185,220
$378,800
2011
$1,214 (+10.0%)
$178,180 + $199,900
$378,080
2010
$1,104 (+10.0%)
$179,570 + $139,130
$318,700
2009
$1,003
$185,610 + $138,080
$323,690
Tax history for 409 M St NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,135 (−0.2%)
$484,710 + $329,020
$813,730
2025
$6,147
$484,710 + $329,020
$813,730
2024
$6,153 (+4.0%)
$482,290 + $330,770
$813,060
2023
$5,918 (+5.0%)
$479,900 + $331,010
$810,910
2022
$5,637 (+176.5%)
$473,020 + $307,220
$780,240
2021
$2,038 (+62.2%)
$438,630 + $303,270
$741,900
2020
$1,257 (+4.7%)
$434,280 + $279,890
$714,170
2019
$1,201 (+4.4%)
$389,170 + $259,510
$648,680
2018
$1,149 (+9.7%)
$366,050 + $248,560
$614,610
2017
$1,048 (+9.6%)
$366,050 + $248,560
$614,610
2016
$956 (+9.9%)
$348,120 + $240,260
$588,380
2015
$870 (+9.5%)
$251,850 + $202,770
$454,620
2014
$795 (−45.4%)
$196,960 + $208,780
$405,740
2013
$1,455 (+9.0%)
$196,960 + $208,780
$405,740
2012
$1,335 (+10.0%)
$193,580 + $185,220
$378,800
2011
$1,214 (+10.0%)
$178,180 + $199,900
$378,080
2010
$1,104 (+10.0%)
$179,570 + $139,130
$318,700
2009
$1,003
$185,610 + $138,080
$323,690
*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: 574
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Covering Type: Rubber/Elastomeric
Roof Shape Type: Flat
Building Type: Row Type
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CHARLES GESSFORD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,148
Building Sq. Ft: 1,722
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 880
Legal Lot Number: 67
Legal Block Number: 805
Municipality Name: OLD CITY NO 1
Acres: 0.0202
Zoning Code: RF1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY ROW
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,558
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 880 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 2000
County: District of Columbia
APN: 0805 0067
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 20, 2021
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
J.O. Wilson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Stuart-Hobson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Eastern High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
3/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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