OCCUPIED - Do not disturb the owner. Security Sytem in use. 4 level Craftsman style house ready to be revived. Loads of the original 1908 architectural features such as an open foyer with a beautiful staircase, back staircase from upstairs to kitchen (partially blocked but still there), 2 sets of french doors, fireplace, transom windows, millwork, 4 window bay window in dining room, wood floors, and more. This home has a main level with a lovely foyer, french doors into the Livingroom with fireplace, French doors to dining room with bay window, updated kitchen, and full bath on this main level. The 1st level up has 4 independent bedrooms including one with 4 window bay window design, 1 full bath, and the back stairs to the kitchen (although partially blocked off but perhaps can be opened back up). 2nd level up is stairs with landing to attic with a skylight. Attic can be one open space or can be two different bedrooms as this is how it was used at one time. While the basement is no longer completely finished it had a full bath and the plumbing may still be available. While this home is ready for renovation it has a Dual Zone HVAC system which was recently serviced for the season . There is off-street parking for 2 cars.
Est. $3,768 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 431 Rittenhouse St NW
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2194108
Apr 2, 2026
Sold
$550,000
$178/sq ft
Jan 2, 2026
Contingent
—
Nov 16, 2025
Price Changed
$715,000
$232/sq ft
Aug 20, 2025
Price Changed
$760,000
$246/sq ft
Jul 11, 2025
Listed
$824,000
$267/sq ft
Jul 8, 2025
Coming Soon
$824,000
$267/sq ft
MRIS #DC2080911
Oct 10, 1997
Delisted
—
Jan 21, 1997
Listed
*
Public Records
Jan 22, 1981
Sold
$156,000
$51/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 10, 1980
Sold
$40,000
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,223 (−9.6%)
$387,980 + $439,980
$827,960
2024
$6,885 (+7.3%)
$386,020 + $435,940
$821,960
2023
$6,415 (+12.5%)
$380,150 + $429,820
$809,970
2022
$5,701 (+5.7%)
$366,320 + $388,420
$754,740
2021
$5,391 (+1.8%)
$324,600 + $346,120
$670,720
2020
$5,297 (+0.6%)
$319,770 + $314,480
$634,250
2019
$5,267 (+0.5%)
$300,300 + $319,390
$619,690
2018
$5,242 (+6.0%)
$289,200 + $327,460
$616,660
2017
$4,943 (+7.5%)
$289,200 + $327,460
$616,660
2016
$4,598 (+10.9%)
$263,220 + $318,380
$581,600
2015
$4,145 (+12.6%)
$220,580 + $267,100
$487,680
2014
$3,681 (+1.2%)
$180,770 + $252,370
$433,140
2013
$3,636 (+0.2%)
$180,770 + $252,370
$433,140
2012
$3,630 (+8.3%)
$185,730 + $242,000
$427,730
2011
$3,351 (−5.8%)
$185,320 + $241,730
$427,050
2010
$3,557 (−17.6%)
$187,730 + $206,480
$394,210
2009
$4,316
$198,840 + $219,660
$418,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,550 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,244
Year built
1908
Style
Single Family Residential
County
District of Columbia
APN
3268 0061
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 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.
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
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator
Door Features: French
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Outside Entrance
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1020
Improvement Assessed Value: $435,940
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 65 x 75 (DCGIS)
Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $386,020
Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,244
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 180
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 840
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $6,515
Tax Assessed Value: $821,960
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $6,515
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: WHITTIER EDUCATION CAMPUS
Middle Or Junior School: IDA B. WELLS
High School: COOLIDGE SENIOR
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: When traveling on Missouri Avenue NW go North on 5th St. NW to the corner of 5th and Rittenhouse St. NW where the property at the corner.
Location Type: Corner Lot/Unit
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,244
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 4,550 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: —
County: District of Columbia
APN: 3268 0061
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Whittier Education Campus
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Ida B. Wells Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
6/10
Coolidge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
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