Sold426d on marketHistoric · 103 yrs
1253 Sumner Rd SE
Washington, DC, 20020 • Barry Farm • District of Columbia
$280,000
$216/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,296Sqft
0.04 acLot
1923Built
Property DNA
City Views
City
Colonial Style
Built 1923 · 103 years of history
Barry Farms
Barry Farm
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
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Listed 426 days ago · 9 views
Market activity
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People checking out this listing
426 days on market
Established listing
$216/sqft
Price per square foot
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ModerateThis home ranks in the top 34% 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 1923 · Historic
Sold Strictly "As-Is" Seller will not make repairs of any kind. Property needs work but presents tremendous value in the up and coming Barry Farm Community. Property is Zoned RA-1 for future development opportunity. Property previously used as profitable single family rental property. 2 unit conversion potential. This property has near immediate access to I-295 and the beautiful Frederic Douglas bridge entering The Navy Yard, Buzzards Point Neighborhood and Capital Hill. Downtown DC within minutes via Green line metro rail, car or even by foot or bicycle via the Anacostia River Trail system. Access to Maryland via Suitland Parkway or easy drive to the south featuring National Harbor and MGM Casino. Old town Alexandria, Virginia and National airport also within 20 minutes. This is truly an ideal location for the future. Don't miss out on this opportunity to buy today at a bargain price for the Nations Capitol.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,826/month
Principal & Interest$1,453
Property Tax$280
Insurance$93
Down payment20% ($56,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $224,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1923
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot1,644 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial
ConditionAverage,Good,Below Average
Year built1923
Stories2
Systems
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ConstructionFrame
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street
FencingPicket
Lot1,644 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodBarry Farm
ZoningRA-1
Annual tax$3,135
Parcel58670889
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Hot Water
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Accessibility
2+ Access Exits
Accessible Hallway(s)
Exterior Features
Parking
On Street
Construction
Frame
Lot Features
Urban
Urban Land-Cristiana-Sunnysider
Community
Pool
Security
Security Gate
Views
City
Pool Features
Community
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market426
Est. value$399,500
Est. rent$3,274/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$216
On marketSep 18, 2024
PostedSep 18, 2024
Last sold$280,000
MLS updatedFeb 11, 2025
Tour days6
Views9
How are the schools in Washington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20020
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Feb 7, 2025Sold$280,000$216Bright MLS
Jan 14, 2025Contingent$299,500$231Bright MLS
Jan 1, 2025Listed For Sale$299,500$231Bright MLS
Dec 6, 2024Listing Removed$299,500$231Bright MLS
Oct 23, 2024Price Change$299,500$231Bright MLS
Sep 18, 2024Listed For Sale$350,000$270Bright MLS
Mar 8, 2011Sold$180,000$139Public Record
May 27, 2010Sold$72,000$56Public Record
Jan 9, 2010Listed For Sale$70,000$54Anacostia River Realty
Mar 16, 2009Sold$85,000$66Public Record
Apr 28, 2005Sold$220,100$170Public Record
Oct 8, 2004Sold$187,000$144Public Record
Sold$280,000
Feb 7, 2025•$216/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$299,500
Jan 14, 2025•$231/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$299,500
Jan 1, 2025•$231/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$299,500
Dec 6, 2024•$231/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$299,500
Oct 23, 2024•$231/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$350,000
Sep 18, 2024•$270/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$180,000
Mar 8, 2011•$139/sqft•Public Record
Sold$72,000
May 27, 2010•$56/sqft•Public Record
Listed For Sale$70,000
Jan 9, 2010•$54/sqft•Anacostia River Realty
Sold$85,000
Mar 16, 2009•$66/sqft•Public Record
Sold$220,100
Apr 28, 2005•$170/sqft•Public Record
Sold$187,000
Oct 8, 2004•$144/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$3,149$370,470
Apr 10, 2024$3,135$368,820
Apr 10, 2023$3,056$359,510
Apr 10, 2022$2,802$329,690
Apr 10, 2021$2,665$313,470
Apr 10, 2020$2,645$311,130
Apr 10, 2018$2,472$290,830
Apr 10, 2017$2,470$290,540
Apr 10, 2016$2,119$249,310
Apr 10, 2015$1,873$220,300
Apr 10, 2014$1,854$218,090
Apr 10, 2013$1,771$208,370
Apr 10, 2012$1,671$196,640
Apr 10, 2011$1,671$196,640
Apr 10, 2010$1,860$218,860
Apr 10, 2009$1,955$230,010
Apr 10, 2007$1,197$218,290
Apr 10, 2006$1,138$183,690
Apr 10, 2005$678$89,620
Apr 10, 2004$795$82,780
Apr 10, 2003$481$50,110
Apr 10, 2002$433$45,144
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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