Sold762d on market
1263 Van Buren St NW
Washington, DC, 20012 • Brightwood • District of Columbia
$655,000
$363/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
1,804Sqft
0.08 acLot
1940Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1940 · 86 years of history
Brightwood
Brightwood
1 Fireplace
Cozy heat source
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
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Listed 762 days ago · 12 views
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
762 days on market
Established listing
$363/sqft
Price per square foot
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ModerateThis home ranks in the top 42% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1940
Welcome to 1263 Van Buren Street NW, a charming home in need of a little TLC nestled in the sought-after Brightwood neighborhood. Located one block away from The Parks at Walter Reed, this solid brick detached home represents tremendous value for the savvy home buyer or investor. The Parks at Walter Reed features the city’s newest Whole Foods Market, a brand new Jinya Ramen Bar and many more restaurants and stores coming next spring with several amenities very soon. Enjoy hours of running, biking riding or hiking in Rock Creek part with two trailheads and one street entrance less than a ½ mile away. This home features 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom on the 2nd floor, a kitchen, dining and living rooms on the 1st floor and a basement that has tall ceilings, a full bathroom and is currently configured with a kitchen. It’s the ideal basement for you to create a recreation room with a wet bar to host your weekly movie and game nights or create an in-law suite with a separate entrance. Bring your vision and imagine yourself with the ability to walk to Safeway, CVS, Whole Foods or Walmart to go shopping or enjoy a weekend brunch at Busboy’s and Poet’s and farmer’s market in downtown Takoma which a 5-minute drive and a 15-minute walk. Play tennis, basketball, soccer and baseball at Ft. Steven’s Recreation Center which is a block away and swim at the Takoma Aquatics Center which is just over a ½ mile away on the same street. Conveniently located to many areas for shopping, recreation and entertainment: within steps of Rock Creek park, Whole Foods, Jinya Ramen Bar, Starbucks, CVS and Safeway; less than a mile to Takoma Metro Station; 2 miles away from Downtown Silver Spring and Petworth DC areas; 5 miles to Downtown DC and Bethesda MD areas; 12 minutes to I-495; 15 minutes to Downtown Bethesda & Northern Virginia! Don't miss the opportunity to make this charming home your own. Contact us today to schedule a private showing and experience all that 1263 Van Buren Street NW has to offer.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights whole foods, recreation room, and wet bar as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,272/month
Principal & Interest$3,399
Property Tax$655
Insurance$218
Down payment20% ($131,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $524,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1940
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
CoolingNone, Natural Gas
ParkingNone
Lot3,600 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial
Year built1940
Stories3
Systems
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
CoolingNone, Natural Gas
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingNone
BasementFull
Fireplaces1
Lot3,600 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodBrightwood
ZoningR-2
Annual tax$1,946
Parcel29470028
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
2nd Kitchen
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Central
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Natural Gas
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
None
Construction
Brick
Lot Features
Unknown Soil Type
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
624 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market762
Est. value$709,900
Est. rent$4,256/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$363
On marketDec 15, 2023
PostedDec 15, 2023
Last sold$655,000
MLS updatedMar 8, 2024
Tour days6
Views12
How are the schools in Washington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20012
Price history
10 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 8, 2024Sold$655,000$363Bright MLS
Feb 1, 2024Contingent$655,000$363Bright MLS
Dec 15, 2023Listed For Sale$655,000$363Bright MLS
Jan 5, 2023Listing Removed$680,000$377Bright MLS
Nov 22, 2022Price Change$680,000$377Bright MLS
Oct 21, 2022Listed For Sale$695,000$385Bright MLS
May 17, 2016Listing Removed$625,000$346EXIT Right Realty
Apr 6, 2016Price Change$625,000$346EXIT Right Realty
Mar 22, 2016Listed For Sale$650,000$360EXIT Right Realty
Sep 24, 1993Sold$164,500$91Public Record
Sold$655,000
Mar 8, 2024•$363/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$655,000
Feb 1, 2024•$363/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$655,000
Dec 15, 2023•$363/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$680,000
Jan 5, 2023•$377/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$680,000
Nov 22, 2022•$377/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$695,000
Oct 21, 2022•$385/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$625,000
May 17, 2016•$346/sqft•EXIT Right Realty
Price Change$625,000
Apr 6, 2016•$346/sqft•EXIT Right Realty
Listed For Sale$650,000
Mar 22, 2016•$360/sqft•EXIT Right Realty
Sold$164,500
Sep 24, 1993•$91/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$4,665$638,730
Apr 10, 2024$1,988$630,000
Apr 10, 2023$1,962$597,720
Apr 10, 2022$1,946$536,580
Apr 10, 2021$1,876$517,740
Apr 10, 2020$1,843$509,230
Apr 10, 2018$1,778$491,770
Apr 10, 2017$1,654$472,160
Apr 10, 2016$1,506$449,600
Apr 10, 2015$1,370$406,150
Apr 10, 2014$1,251$364,520
Apr 10, 2013$1,170$366,470
Apr 10, 2012$1,070$382,060
Apr 10, 2011$1,070$382,060
Apr 10, 2010$884$394,870
Apr 10, 2009$1,608$434,770
Apr 10, 2007$1,433$402,060
Apr 10, 2006$1,362$336,340
Apr 10, 2005$1,484$280,280
Apr 10, 2004$1,325$260,480
Apr 10, 2003$1,183$153,225
Apr 10, 2002$1,183$153,225
Apr 10, 2001$1,183$153,225
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Washington, DC • District of Columbia
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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