This 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath-row house built in 1939 has wonderful potential. An opportunity to revive its classic Federal style charm in the vibrant H Street Corridor community. H St to 16th Street and just one block to Gales. Home needs a full rehab. Sold As-Is. Call lister with questions.
Pending
$259,900
1609 Gales St NE, Washington, DC 20002
2beds
1,120sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1939
1,040 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$232/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 105 days |
- 18 |
- 0 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kathy Georganas 301-219-3699,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2235596
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,120
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,040 Square Feet
- Features: Chillum-Urban Land Complex
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 4540//0152
- Zoning: R4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $232/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $592,090
- Annual tax amount: $29,109
- Date on market: 12/30/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2026 | Pending sale | $259,900$232/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2235596 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $259,900+197%$232/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2235596 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2000 | Sold | $87,500+98.9%$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/1998 | Sold | $44,000-6.6%$39/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/1995 | Sold | $47,125$42/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,109 +2142.7% | $582,170 +0.6% |
| 2024 | $1,298 +1% | $578,930 +1.7% |
| 2023 | $1,285 +0.2% | $569,140 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $1,282 +4.2% | $518,910 +4.9% |
| 2021 | $1,231 +4.8% | $494,820 +5.3% |
| 2020 | $1,175 +9.3% | $470,110 +8.4% |
| 2018 | $1,075 +9.6% | $433,580 +5.1% |
| 2017 | $980 +9.6% | $412,590 +11% |
| 2016 | $894 +9.8% | $371,630 +13.2% |
| 2015 | $814 +9.3% | $328,200 +15% |
| 2014 | $745 +9.3% | $285,410 +4.3% |
| 2013 | $681 +8.9% | $273,620 -1% |
| 2012 | $626 | $276,320 |
| 2011 | $626 +21% | $276,320 -9.1% |
| 2010 | $517 +100.4% | $304,090 -3.4% |
| 2009 | $258 -47.4% | $314,940 +24.1% |
| 2007 | $491 +5.2% | $253,850 +47.5% |
| 2006 | $466 | $172,060 +13.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $152,130 +39.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $109,370 +19.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $91,290 +10% |
| 2002 | -- | $82,990 +16.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $71,188 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,481/mo
Principal & interest
$1340
Property taxes
$141
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Kingman Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Miner Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Eliot-Hine Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Eastern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Washington, DC
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- 20002
- Kingman Park
- 1609 Gales St NE
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