Off MarketHistoric · 97 yrs

521 Fern Pl NW

Washington, DC, 20012 • Takoma • District of Columbia

$863,500

$491/sqft

3Beds

1.5Baths

1,758Sqft

0.24 acLot

1929Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Character Home

Built 1929 · 97 years of history

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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$491/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1929 · Historic

This 1758 square foot single family home has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. This home is located at 521 Fern Pl NW, Washington, DC 20012.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$5,632/month

Principal & Interest$4,481

Property Tax$864

Insurance$288

Down payment20% ($172,700)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $690,800 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1929

HeatingOther, Other

CoolingNone

ParkingNo Data

Lot10,596 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1929

Systems

HeatingOther, Other

CoolingNone

RoofTile

Parking & Outdoor

BasementFinished

Lot10,596 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodTakoma

Annual tax$2,771

Parcel31810802

Features & details

4 categories of property features

Interior Features

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Other

Cooling

None

Exterior Features

Exterior

Stucco

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Est. value$863,500

Est. rent$3,541/mo

Tax rate0.65%

Price/sqft$491

Tour days6

How are the schools in Washington?

3 schools rated nearby

Takoma Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.3 mi

Ida B. Wells Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.8 mi

Coolidge High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.7 mi

Location

Washington, DC, 20012

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Tax history

23 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2025$2,771$851,680

Apr 10, 2024$2,728$843,360

Apr 10, 2023$2,687$796,990

Apr 10, 2022$2,657$703,860

Apr 10, 2021$2,547$677,100

Apr 10, 2020$2,428$647,060

Apr 10, 2018$2,373$631,630

Apr 10, 2017$2,231$597,460

Apr 10, 2016$2,077$560,370

Apr 10, 2015$1,349$515,710

Apr 10, 2014$1,231$469,640

Apr 10, 2013$1,123$475,060

Apr 10, 2012$1,027$493,580

Apr 10, 2011$1,027$493,580

Apr 10, 2010$849$481,270

Apr 10, 2009$772$555,930

Apr 10, 2007$689$483,990

Apr 10, 2006$1,310$303,040

Apr 10, 2005$1,434$281,370

Apr 10, 2004$1,281$200,120

Apr 10, 2003$1,144$149,121

Apr 10, 2002$1,096$144,195

Apr 10, 2001$1,049$139,269

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Washington, DC • District of Columbia

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$863,500

Est. rent$3,541/mo

Affordability$4,898/mo

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