Welcome to this charming semi-detached Colonial located in the desirable Riggs Park community! This well-maintained 3-level home offers 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, providing a flexible layout perfect for comfortable living or multi-generational use. The main level features a bright and inviting living space, while the upper level offers well-sized bedrooms and a full bath. The fully finished basement adds additional living space with a bedroom and full bathroom—ideal for guests, a home office, or potential rental opportunity. Enjoy the classic brick exterior, front porch, and corner lot with surrounding greenery, offering both charm and privacy. Additional features include central A/C, forced air heating, public utilities, and convenient on-street parking. Prime location! Situated in Washington, DC, just minutes from major commuter routes, shopping, dining, and parks. This home combines comfort, convenience, and value—perfect for homeowners or investors alike.
For sale
$510,000
251 Nicholson St NE, Washington, DC 20011
4beds
1,418sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
2,205 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$360/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully finished basementForced air heatingWell-sized bedroomsFront porchClassic brick exterior
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 27, 2026 at 11:57am
Listed by:
Freddie Ovalle 240-432-4015,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2252502
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Description: Percent Finished: 100.0
- Area: 577
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Dry Wall, Paneled Walls, Plaster Walls
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Screens, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,521
- Total interior livable area: 1,418 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 944
- Finished area below ground: 474
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Garden, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 2,205 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Wooded, Vegetation Planting, Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3711//0096
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Combination, Masonry
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Electric Alarm, Main Entrance Lock
- Subdivision: Riggs Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $360/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $253,440
- Annual tax amount: $2,154
- Date on market: 3/26/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,032/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $510,000+218.9%$360/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2252502 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2013 | Listing removed | $159,900$113/sqft |
Source: UnionPlus Realty, Inc. #DC7991654 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2013 | Listed for sale | $159,900-51.5%$113/sqft |
Source: UnionPlus Realty, Inc. #DC7991654 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2006 | Sold | $330,000$233/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,140 +1.7% | $459,230 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,087 +5.1% | $450,270 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,938 +8.3% | $441,250 +6.2% |
| 2022 | $2,712 +9.2% | $415,600 +3.7% |
| 2021 | $2,483 +9.8% | $400,740 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $2,263 +19.9% | $394,690 +12.4% |
| 2018 | $1,887 +9.6% | $351,030 +9.4% |
| 2017 | $1,723 +9.6% | $320,740 +14.1% |
| 2016 | $1,572 +9.8% | $281,100 +16.9% |
| 2015 | $1,431 +9.1% | $240,510 +7.1% |
| 2014 | $1,311 +0.7% | $224,490 +1% |
| 2013 | $1,302 -6.6% | $222,270 -4% |
| 2012 | $1,393 | $231,420 |
| 2011 | $1,393 -19.1% | $231,420 -14.3% |
| 2010 | $1,722 -12.3% | $270,120 -9.5% |
| 2009 | $1,965 +142% | $298,620 +28.4% |
| 2007 | $812 +110.4% | $232,590 +25% |
| 2006 | $386 -16.5% | $186,130 +20.4% |
| 2005 | $462 +12% | $154,560 +23.6% |
| 2004 | $412 +12% | $125,080 +17.2% |
| 2003 | $368 +1.8% | $106,727 +1.3% |
| 2002 | $362 +1.8% | $105,359 +1.3% |
| 2001 | $355 | $103,990 |
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Est. payment
$2,906/mo
Principal & interest
$2630
Property taxes
$276
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Riggs Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lasalle Backus Education CampusGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Ida B. Wells Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Coolidge High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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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