UNBEATABLE INVESTOR / END USER OPPORTUNITY IN PRIME 13TH STREET LOCATION! Renovate your own dream residence. This expansive historic 5 bed, 1.5 bath rowhome located in Logan Circle is available for the first time in decades. This Victorian house was built in 1891. Duke Ellington and his parents lived in this house from 1915-1917, and it was during this time that he first began playing piano publicly and writing music. This four-level rowhome offers a large open layout with multiple living areas, a large basement with front and rear walk outs, hardwood floors & large windows throughout, multiple fireplaces, spacious bedrooms, high ceilings, a large backyard, potential parking in rear & classic rare features! In close proximity to Logan Circle’s best dining, entertainment, and shopping options. Sold as is! Highly detailed architectural drawings and plans available as well! All square footage and dimensions, though compiled from sources deemed reliable, are estimates.
Sold
$1,475,000
1816 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
5beds
3,054sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
2,088 sqft lot
$2,673,100 Zestimate®
$483/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 23, 2025 at 06:15am
Listed by:
Margaret Babbington 240-460-4007,
Compass,
Co-Listing Agent: Jeff Chreky 301-455-1441,
Compass
Bought with:
Margie Halem
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2047892

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Basement
- Area: 853
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: English
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,154
- Total interior livable area: 3,054 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,301
- Finished area below ground: 753
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,088 sqft
- Features: Urban Land Not Rated
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0238//0094
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Logan Circle
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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