SMART INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Estate Sale - Classic 2-Unit Building in Vibrant Trinidad on Deep Lot with Off-street Parking and Private Outdoor Space at Purse-pleasing Price! Steps from Union Market, Ivy City, H Street and Capitol Hill, Arboretum and More! This income-generating duplex is priced below the current $541K assessment and offers two rewarding rental apartments in one building. The upper unit is a recently restored and in turn-key condition, a tenant-occupied 1-bedroom + 1-bathroom residence with updated gourmet kitchen, refinished bath, with separate electric and gas meters. Roll up your sleeps, the lower unit needs to be put back together but offers a clean slate for an easy renovation, quick rental and value return. Access to nearby Menus, Shopping and Transportation Options makes this one a slam dunk rental or a great home with an attached income generating unit. Priced Aggressively 10% Under DC Tax Assessment Value. Check recent nearby sales and make your offer today!
For sale
$498,999
1280 16th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
2beds
1,200sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1951
1,460 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$416/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Off-street parkingRefinished bathUpdated gourmet kitchenPrivate outdoor space
- 57 days |
- 178 |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 25, 2025 at 10:18pm
Listed by:
Peter Grimm 202-270-6368,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2227564
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Kitchen, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry
Features
- Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Doors: Storm Door(s), Insulated
- Windows: Double Hung, Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Surface, Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,460 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Urban Land-Cristiana-Sunnysider
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 4083//0026
- Zoning: RF-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Fixer,Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Trinidad
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $416/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $542,070
- Annual tax amount: $4,607
- Date on market: 10/15/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA 203(k),Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,024/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Price change | $498,9990%$416/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2227564 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2025 | Price change | $499,000-3.1%$416/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2213984 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $515,000-6.4%$429/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2213984 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2021 | Listing removed | $550,000$458/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC524190 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2021 | Listed for sale | $550,000+22.2%$458/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC524190 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,608 -2.5% | $542,070 -2.5% |
| 2024 | $4,724 +5.3% | $555,810 +5.3% |
| 2023 | $4,486 +7.5% | $527,730 +7.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,372/mo
Principal & interest
$1935
Property taxes
$262
Home insurance
$175
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Trinidad
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Wheatley Education CampusGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Dunbar High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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