Sold951d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs
838 Delafield Pl NW
Washington, DC, 20011 • Petworth • District of Columbia
$625,000
$404/sqft
3Beds
1Baths
1,546Sqft
0.03 acLot
1925Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1925 · 101 years of history
Petworth
Petworth
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
Premium Finishes
Crown Molding
Hardwood & Tile/Brick & Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 951 days ago · 2 views · Top 4% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
2 views
People checking out this listing
951 days on market
Established listing
$404/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 4% 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 1925 · Historic
OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED - UNDER CONTRACT! Welcome home to 838 Delafield Pl NW, an incredible porch-front row home in the heart of Petworth. This home is a perfect blend of original 1925 charm and recent renovations. From the front porch, step right into the living room with hardwood floors and big windows. The adjacent dining room leads into the bright and airy kitchen that has been recently renovated with new appliances, bonus pantry storage and even space for a breakfast table. Upstairs you'll find two sizeable bedrooms with a bonus third bedroom through bedroom two. Renovated full hall bathroom with great storage completes the top floor. The finished basement provides wonderful flex space for a casual living room, overflow guest space or home office. The fully-fenced backyard is not to be missed! Hardscape and lush planting offer space for entertaining or play. Ample street parking and walkable to Sherman Circle, exciting restaurants and retail on Georgia Ave and Upshur St NW plus just minutes from Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro, and Rock Creek Park.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights hardwood floors, great storage, and big windows as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,076/month
Principal & Interest$3,243
Property Tax$625
Insurance$208
Down payment20% ($125,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $500,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1925
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
CoolingWindow Unit(s), Electric
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot1,440 sqft
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleColonial
Year built1925
Stories3
Systems
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
CoolingWindow Unit(s), Electric
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street
BasementWalk-Out Access,Partially Finished,Rear Entrance,Windows,Workshop,Interior Entry
Lot1,440 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodPetworth
Zoning00
Annual tax$3,690
Parcel30100182
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Breakfast Area
Ceiling Fan(s)
Crown Molding
Dining Area
Floor Plan - Traditional
Kitchen - Table Space
Appliances
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Microwave
Oven/Range - Gas
Washer
Water Heater
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile/Brick
Wood
Heating
Hot Water
Natural Gas
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Electric
Laundry
In Basement
Windows
Window Treatments
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
On Street
Construction
Brick
Lot Features
Unknown Soil Type
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
868 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market951
Est. value$639,200
Est. rent$2,769/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$404
On marketAug 6, 2023
PostedAug 6, 2023
Last sold$625,000
MLS updatedJan 25, 2024
Tour days6
Views2
How are the schools in Washington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20011
Price history
8 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 1, 2023Sold$625,000$404Bright MLS
Aug 12, 2023Contingent$619,000$400Bright MLS
Aug 9, 2023Listed For Sale$619,000$400Bright MLS
Sep 22, 2022Listing Removed$639,900$414Bright MLS
Sep 16, 2022Listed For Sale$639,900$414Bright MLS
May 9, 2016Sold$390,000$252Public Record
Mar 12, 2016Pending Sale$405,000$262Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Feb 22, 2016Listed For Sale$405,000$262Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Sold$625,000
Sep 1, 2023•$404/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$619,000
Aug 12, 2023•$400/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$619,000
Aug 9, 2023•$400/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$639,900
Sep 22, 2022•$414/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$639,900
Sep 16, 2022•$414/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$390,000
May 9, 2016•$252/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$405,000
Mar 12, 2016•$262/sqft•Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listed For Sale$405,000
Feb 22, 2016•$262/sqft•Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$4,376$604,680
Apr 10, 2024$4,229$584,620
Apr 10, 2023$4,009$572,710
Apr 10, 2022$3,690$512,810
Apr 10, 2021$3,465$489,330
Apr 10, 2020$3,155$462,520
Apr 10, 2018$2,625$403,520
Apr 10, 2017$2,394$354,100
Apr 10, 2016$2,465$325,800
Apr 10, 2015$2,565$301,720
Apr 10, 2014$2,038$239,760
Apr 10, 2013$6,841$233,870
Apr 10, 2012$7,114$243,210
Apr 10, 2011$2,067$243,210
Apr 10, 2010$2,410$283,480
Apr 10, 2009$2,719$319,830
Apr 10, 2007$2,306$262,060
Apr 10, 2006$1,932$209,980
Apr 10, 2005$1,676$174,620
Apr 10, 2004$1,519$158,260
Apr 10, 2003$996$103,778
Apr 10, 2002$980$102,131
Apr 10, 2001$1,156$100,483
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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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