1228 Fairmont St NW Washington, DC 20009
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About 1228 Fairmont St NW
Welcome to this Grande Dame townhome - a unique and special offering with multiple outstanding features. Located on a quiet street yet near all the action in the Columbia Heights neighborhood, this fine residence offers 3600-plus square feet of grand updated and refreshed living space on 4 levels, with 9 bedrooms, 6 renovated full baths and ample off-street parking for 2 cars. The current owner recently completed the renovation of the lower level of the home, creating a beautiful 2-bedroom 2 bathroom apartment with a den/office, washer/dryer hook-up, high ceilings and a certificate of occupancy to provide for significant rental income and/or multi-generational living. Enter the main level of the residence to enjoy its generous open living spaces- a grand living room with lovely bay window and fireplace, large dining room and kitchen. There is an additional kitchenette behind the main kitchen, providing potential for a catering kitchen, or for the creation of an additional apartment, incorporating the existing bedroom and bath at the rear of the main level. Up the elegant stairwell to the first upper level, there is a spacious, sunlit primary bedroom with its own fireplace and ensuite bathroom, plus 3 additional bedrooms, a private deck, a hallway bath and laundry facilities. On the top level of the residence, a private bedroom with bay window, additional bedroom and bathroom provide space for family members or guests and complete the interior of this grand home. A deck on the main level provides for outdoor living space, with steps down to the yard and patio. Set back from the street with a landscaped front yard and terrace, the brick residence has an imposing presence and architectural detailing reflecting the quality and taste of an earlier era. The rear of the residence has a sizable yard, patio and a parking pad for 2 cars plus extra parking space. Do not miss this unique opportunity to live in sought-after Columbia Heights in an elegant home with legal lower level apartment. Schedule your private tour today!
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- MLS Number: DCDC2171080
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Washington Fine Properties, LLC
- Office Phone: (202) 944-5000
- Office Email: info@wfp.com
- Listing Agent: James Gregory
- Agent Phone: (240) 447-7701
- Agent Email: jgregorydc@gmail.com
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1228 Fairmont St NW
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $1,064,030 | $8,419 |
2022 | $1,031,960 | $8,102 |
2021 | $1,007,640 | $7,915 |
2020 | $950,090 | $7,432 |
2019 | $907,400 | $6,837 |
2018 | $858,760 | $6,227 |
2017 | $842,710 | $5,668 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Tubman Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.3 mi
•3101 13th St NW
4
H. D. Cooke Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.5 mi
•2525 17th St NW
7
Marie Reed Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.7 mi
•2201 18th St NW
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $81,690. Most Washington, DC residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 1228 Fairmont St NW
This home is located at 1228 Fairmont St NW in Washington, DC and zip code 20009 in the Columbia Heights / Park View neighborhood. This 3,359 square foot home, which was built in 1912, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 7, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,475,000.
Washington, DC housing market in February 2025 saw over 93 listings sold above listed price, more than 106 sold at listed price and over 203 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Washington, DC increased by 17% between January and February 2025. In February 2025 median list price was $676,408 and the average listing age was 51 days.