***$25k PRICE IMPROVEMENT - FIRST HOME FOR SALE ON THIS BLOCK IN NEARLY 3 YEARS!*** This picture perfect all-stone Cape Cod is the jewel of the street with 4 bedrooms (2 up + 2 on the main level), gorgeous redone original hardwood oak floors, new paint, a classic slate roof, a detached garage, a rear covered patio and a fenced yard. Another unique feature is a second floor balcony/roofwalk off the rear facing bedroom which overlooks the spacious back yard. This home offers wonderful charm and character including a large basement with walk-up and lots of potential. While it needs some updating, opportunities like this in 16th Street Heights are rare at this price point. Sellers have owned this gem since 1969 and now it's time for another lucky owner to make it their own. Don't wait or another buyer will be calling this picture perfect home their own. Call your agent and schedule a showing before it’s gone...or before interest rates go back up!
Sold for $812,500 on 12/15/25
$812,500
1428 Oglethorpe St NW, Washington, DC 20011
4beds
2,955sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,508 Square Feet Lot
$808,800 Zestimate®
$275/sqft
$3,843 Estimated rent
Home value
$808,800
$768,000 - $849,000
$3,843/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: December 15, 2025 at 06:11am
Listed by:
John Young 301-732-5867,
RE/MAX Excellence Realty
Bought with:
Ben Dominguez, SP40003270
Pearson Smith Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2223766
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Radiator, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Efficiency, Bar, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Partial,Interior Entry,Full,Walk-Out Access,Windows,Space For Rooms,Rough Bath Plumb,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,955
- Total interior livable area: 2,955 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,789
- Finished area below ground: 1,166
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Concrete, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 7,508 sqft
- Features: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2724//0806
- Zoning: R-1B/SH
- Zoning description: Residential real property with no more than 2 dwelling units, where first $2.5M is taxed at the lower rate and the amount above
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: 16th Street Heights
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Sold | $812,500-1.5%$275/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2223766 | ||
| 11/14/2025 | Contingent | $824,900$279/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2223766 | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $824,900-2.9%$279/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2223766 | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Price change | $849,900-4.5%$288/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2223766 | ||
| 9/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $889,900$301/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2223766 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,487 +1.7% | $1,007,330 +0.8% |
| 2024 | $3,430 +1.6% | $999,820 +5.9% |
| 2023 | $3,376 +1.3% | $943,690 +9.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Sixteenth Street Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Brightwood Education CampusGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Ida B. Wells Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Coolidge High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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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