OFFERS DUE ON MONDAY, 9/30/24, BY 5:00 PM. PRIME LOCATION, HISTORIC CHARM, AND SPACIOUS OUTDOOR LIVING! Welcome to 1812 Upshur St NW, a charming center-stair Colonial in the coveted Crestwood neighborhood of Washington, DC. The home features 3+ bedrooms and 3 baths, blending history and modern conveniences in a peaceful, tucked-away setting. Enjoy the tranquility of low traffic and proximity to Rock Creek Park, making it an obvious choice to call home. The main level features the recently renovated and spacious eat-in kitchen which has SS appliances and quartz countertops, and offers direct access to the backyard, while the inviting dining room is large enough to host family gatherings. The bright living room features a fireplace and large windows that fill the space with natural light and opens to a solarium/sunroom. The enclosed solarium can serve as an office, relaxation area, or sun porch. The upper level has three bedrooms (one with ensuite bath), and two bathrooms. There is a carpeted attic accessible by stairway, perfect for a playroom or upstairs activity room. The versatile basement is newly carpeted and includes a cozy activity room with a fireplace, garage access, a laundry room, a third bath, and ample storage. The backyard is large, level, and fenced, and has a paved parking pad (4 cars easily), private driveway, and an attached one-car garage. The house was freshly painted, and all wood floors refinished; HVAC system is recent, durable slate roof and concrete basement. This lovely home, which was previously owned by the inspiring and pioneering journalist and civil rights activist, Dorothy Butler Gilliam, beautifully combines charm and modern convenience—come see it for yourself! With recent interest rate decreases, now is the perfect time to invest in this exceptional property. Don't miss your chance to call this stunning home yours!
Sold
$1,432,700
1812 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011
3beds
2,236sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
5,043 sqft lot
$1,753,500 Zestimate®
$641/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 30, 2024 at 09:17am
Listed by:
Leigh Slaughter 202-420-1820,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Ross Vann, 0225091943
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2159628

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 512
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Attic, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Garage Access,Exterior Entry,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,236
- Total interior livable area: 2,236 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,724
- Finished area below ground: 512
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Basement, Concrete, Enclosed, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,043 sqft
- Features: Near National Park, Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Has additional parcels: Yes
- Parcel number: 2638//0821
- Zoning: R-1A--RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Good,Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
- Major remodel year: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Electric Alarm
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Crestwood
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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