For SaleOpen House42d on marketOpen HouseHistoric · 111 yrs
221 M St NW
Washington, DC, 20001 • Mount Vernon Square • District of Columbia
$1,195,000
$420/sqft
Down payment assistance available
5Beds
4Baths
2,846Sqft
0.05 acLot
1915Built
Property DNA
Traditional,Victorian Style
Built 1915 · 111 years of history
Mount Vernon Triangle
Mount Vernon Square
Outdoor Living
Patio · Deck
3 Fireplaces
Gas/Propane · Decorative
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
Hardwood & Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is getting attention
Listed 42 days ago · 863 views · 28 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
863 views
People checking out this listing
28 saves
Buyers have saved this home
42 days on market
Established listing
$420/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
ModerateThis home ranks in the top 44% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Townhouse · Built 1915 · Historic
Welcome to 221 M Street, a Victorian gem in the midst of DC. Boasting a 3 bed 2.5 bath main unit and a just redone 2 bedroom English basement, this house is perfect for families looking to offset their mortgage, or investors looking for steady rental income. Fantastic original features throughout the upper unit, refinished wooden floors, three fireplaces, back patio, off street parking. Coupled with a rare two bedroom lower unit that has just been updated, perfect for renters. A walk score of 93, and a transit score of 94, minutes from the metro, restaurants, Union Station, and Georgetown Law Center (renter supply chain). Straddling all that Mount Vernon and Truxton Circle have to offer, this house is perfectly situated between two of the cities most vibrant neighborhoods.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights off street parking, refinished wooden floors, and three fireplaces as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$7,794/month
Principal & Interest$6,201
Property Tax$1,195
Insurance$398
Down payment20% ($239,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $956,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1915
HeatingForced Air, Electric
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Parking1 Open Parking space
Lot2,178 sqft
Days on Zillow42 Days
Price/sqft$420
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleTraditional,Victorian
Year built1915
Stories3
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Electric
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingEnclosed, Driveway, Secured, Alley Access, Off Street
BasementEnglish,Front Entrance,Walk-Out Access,Side Entrance,Rear Entrance,Windows
Fireplaces3
Lot2,178 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodMount Vernon Square
ZoningSEE TAX RECORDS
Annual tax$8,466
Parcel05550806
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
16 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Area
Formal/Separate Dining Room
Kitchen - Gourmet
Recessed Lighting
Appliances
Microwave
Built-In Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Oven/Range - Electric
Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Washer
Electric Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Laundry
Dryer In Unit
Upper Level
Washer In Unit
Fireplace
Gas/Propane
Decorative
Windows
Skylight(s)
Window Treatments
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Exterior
Lighting
Balcony
Parking
Enclosed
Driveway
Secured
Alley Access
Off Street
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Patio
Deck
Lot Features
Chillum-Urban Land Complex
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
9 rooms detailed
Bedroom1
UpperBedroom1
LowerBedroom2
UpperBedroom2
LowerBedroom3
UpperBathroom1
UpperListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market42
Est. value$1,154,600
Est. rent$6,438/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$420
On marketFeb 26, 2026
PostedFeb 26, 2026
Last sold$355,000
MLS updatedApr 9, 2026
Tour days9
Views863
Favorites28
How are the schools in Washington?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20001
Price history
14 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Feb 26, 2026Listed For Sale$1,195,000$420Bright MLS
Dec 19, 2025Listing Removed$1,200,000$422Bright MLS
Sep 11, 2025Listed For Sale$1,200,000$422Bright MLS
Sep 1, 2025Listing Removed$1,200,000$422Bright MLS
Jun 13, 2025Price Change$1,200,000$422Bright MLS
Feb 28, 2025Listed For Sale$1,375,000$483Bright MLS
Jun 3, 2024Listing Removed——Bright MLS
May 27, 2024Listed For Rent$4,300$2Bright MLS
May 24, 2024Listing Removed——Bright MLS
Mar 11, 2024Listed For Rent$4,300$2Zillow Rentals
Feb 12, 2021Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Manager
Jan 6, 2021Price Change$4,150$1Bright MLS
Aug 28, 2020Listed For Rent$4,390$2City Chic Real Estate
Aug 14, 2003Sold$355,000$125Public Record
Listed For Sale$1,195,000
Feb 26, 2026•$420/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$1,200,000
Dec 19, 2025•$422/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$1,200,000
Sep 11, 2025•$422/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$1,200,000
Sep 1, 2025•$422/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$1,200,000
Jun 13, 2025•$422/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$1,375,000
Feb 28, 2025•$483/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Jun 3, 2024•Bright MLS
Listed For Rent$4,300
May 27, 2024•$2/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
May 24, 2024•Bright MLS
Listed For Rent$4,300
Mar 11, 2024•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Feb 12, 2021•Zillow Rental Manager
Price Change$4,150
Jan 6, 2021•$1/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Rent$4,390
Aug 28, 2020•$2/sqft•City Chic Real Estate
Sold$355,000
Aug 14, 2003•$125/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2025$8,530$1,003,470
Apr 9, 2024$8,466$995,990
Apr 9, 2023$8,393$987,430
Apr 9, 2022$8,062$948,440
Apr 9, 2021$7,846$923,080
Apr 9, 2020$7,616$895,950
Apr 9, 2018$7,187$845,570
Apr 9, 2017$6,593$775,670
Apr 9, 2016$5,767$678,420
Apr 9, 2015$4,876$573,640
Apr 9, 2014$4,310$507,080
Apr 9, 2013$4,219$496,410
Apr 9, 2012$4,325$508,840
Apr 9, 2011$4,325$508,840
Apr 9, 2010$4,876$573,610
Apr 9, 2009$4,915$578,210
Apr 9, 2007$4,128$469,110
Apr 9, 2006$3,970$431,500
Apr 9, 2005$3,478$362,240
Apr 9, 2004$1,145$119,220
Apr 9, 2003$516$91,490
Apr 9, 2002$413$73,000
Apr 9, 2001$413$73,000
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Washington, DC • District of Columbia
Nearby neighborhoods
Adams MorganCapitol HillColumbia HeightsDupont CircleFoggy BottomLogan CirclePetworthSixteenth Street HeightsSouthwest WaterfrontWashington Highlands
Nearby cities
Washington
Nearby zip codes
20001200022000320009200102001120016200192002020032
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