For Sale34d on marketHistoric · 112 yrs
1208 Shepherd St NW
Washington, DC, 20011 • Sixteenth Street Heights • District of Columbia
$829,000
$482/sqft
-$20,950 since Apr 6, 2026
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
4Baths
1,720Sqft
0.03 acLot
1914Built
Property DNA
Federal Style
Built 1914 · 112 years of history
Columbia Heights
Sixteenth Street Heights
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
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Listed 34 days ago · 1,311 views · 59 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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34 days on market
Established listing
$482/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Townhouse · Built 1914 · Historic
Welcome to 1208 Shepherd St NW in the heart of Columbia Heights. This classic DC rowhome offers 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms across three levels, blending historic character with thoughtful modern updates. The main level features bright living and dining spaces that flow seamlessly into a functional kitchen—ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, spacious bedrooms include a private primary suite with en-suite bath. The finished lower level offers flexible space perfect for a guest suite, recreation room, home office, or potential rental opportunity. Recent upgrades include a new HVAC system and hot water heater installed in 2025, both with warranty, providing added comfort and peace of mind. Located just minutes from Columbia Heights Metro, restaurants, parks, and shopping, this home offers the best of city living with convenient access to everything DC has to offer.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights spacious bedrooms and functional kitchen as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,407/month
Principal & Interest$4,302
Property Tax$829
Insurance$276
Down payment20% ($165,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $663,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1914
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot1,159 sqft
Days on Zillow34 Days
Price/sqft$482
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleFederal
Year built1914
Stories3
Systems
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Private Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street
BasementConnecting Stairway,Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access
Lot1,159 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSixteenth Street Heights
ZoningRF-1
Annual tax$7,304
Parcel29070033
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s)
Combination Dining/Living
Family Room Off Kitchen
Kitchen - Gourmet
Kitchen Island
Primary Bath(s)
Recessed Lighting
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Hot Water
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
On Street
Construction
Brick
Lot Features
Chillum-Urban Land Complex
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
540 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market34
Est. value$822,100
Est. rent$4,255/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$482
On marketMar 6, 2026
PostedMar 6, 2026
Last sold$540,000
MLS updatedApr 6, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,311
Favorites59
How are the schools in Washington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20011
Price history
27 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 6, 2026Price Change$829,000$482Bright MLS
Mar 30, 2026Price Change$849,950$494Bright MLS
Mar 6, 2026Listed For Sale$849,990$494Bright MLS
Dec 12, 2025Sold$540,000$314Bright MLS
Nov 18, 2025Contingent$599,900$349Bright MLS
Oct 22, 2025Price Change$599,900$349Bright MLS
Sep 18, 2025Price Change$639,900$372Bright MLS
Aug 11, 2025Listed For Sale$649,900$378Bright MLS
Aug 5, 2025Contingent$649,900$378Bright MLS
Jul 10, 2025Price Change$649,900$378Bright MLS
Jun 13, 2025Price Change$699,900$407Bright MLS
May 13, 2025Listed For Sale$749,900$436Bright MLS
Jul 20, 2023Sold$846,711$492Public Record
Dec 7, 2022Listing Removed$750,000$436Bright MLS
Apr 1, 2021Listing Removed——Bright MLS
Feb 13, 2021Pending Sale$750,000$436Bright MLS
Jan 11, 2021Listing Removed——Bright MLS
Dec 19, 2020Listed For Rent$3,250$2Select Premium Properties, Inc
Dec 10, 2020Listing Removed$750,000$436Taylor Properties
Dec 5, 2020Price Change$750,000$436Taylor Properties
Dec 1, 2020Price Change$775,000$451Taylor Properties
Nov 20, 2020Listed For Sale$795,000$462Taylor Properties
Dec 16, 2015Listing Removed$664,500$386Select Premium Properties Inc
Sep 29, 2015Listed For Sale$664,500$386Select Premium Properties Inc
Jul 16, 2015Listing Removed$664,500$386Select Premium Properties, Inc
May 13, 2015Pending Sale$664,500$386Select Premium Properties, Inc
May 11, 2015Listed For Sale$664,500$386Select Premium Properties Inc
Price Change$829,000
Apr 6, 2026•$482/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$849,950
Mar 30, 2026•$494/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$849,990
Mar 6, 2026•$494/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$540,000
Dec 12, 2025•$314/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$599,900
Nov 18, 2025•$349/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$599,900
Oct 22, 2025•$349/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$639,900
Sep 18, 2025•$372/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$649,900
Aug 11, 2025•$378/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$649,900
Aug 5, 2025•$378/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$649,900
Jul 10, 2025•$378/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$699,900
Jun 13, 2025•$407/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$749,900
May 13, 2025•$436/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$846,711
Jul 20, 2023•$492/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed$750,000
Dec 7, 2022•$436/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Apr 1, 2021•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$750,000
Feb 13, 2021•$436/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Jan 11, 2021•Bright MLS
Listed For Rent$3,250
Dec 19, 2020•$2/sqft•Select Premium Properties, Inc
Listing Removed$750,000
Dec 10, 2020•$436/sqft•Taylor Properties
Price Change$750,000
Dec 5, 2020•$436/sqft•Taylor Properties
Price Change$775,000
Dec 1, 2020•$451/sqft•Taylor Properties
Listed For Sale$795,000
Nov 20, 2020•$462/sqft•Taylor Properties
Listing Removed$664,500
Dec 16, 2015•$386/sqft•Select Premium Properties Inc
Listed For Sale$664,500
Sep 29, 2015•$386/sqft•Select Premium Properties Inc
Listing Removed$664,500
Jul 16, 2015•$386/sqft•Select Premium Properties, Inc
Pending Sale$664,500
May 13, 2015•$386/sqft•Select Premium Properties, Inc
Listed For Sale$664,500
May 11, 2015•$386/sqft•Select Premium Properties Inc
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2025$42,986$859,710
Apr 9, 2024$7,304$859,240
Apr 9, 2023$7,201$847,230
Apr 9, 2022$6,884$809,850
Apr 9, 2021$6,746$793,680
Apr 9, 2020$6,611$777,720
Apr 9, 2018$36,543$730,850
Apr 9, 2017$20,909$714,830
Apr 9, 2016$4,792$665,030
Apr 9, 2015$3,420$438,040
Apr 9, 2014$1,758$351,170
Apr 9, 2013$1,607$335,820
Apr 9, 2012$1,473$334,320
Apr 9, 2011$1,473$334,320
Apr 9, 2010$1,217$358,050
Apr 9, 2009$865$385,240
Apr 9, 2007$797$342,090
Apr 9, 2006$758$279,650
Apr 9, 2005$1,017$191,670
Apr 9, 2004$908$156,080
Apr 9, 2003$810$123,870
Apr 9, 2002$648$97,534
Apr 9, 2001$579$90,309
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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
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