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#DCDC2209418, Tyler Garrison, Listing office: Compass
$624,000 List price
1251 Emerson St NE Washington, DC 20017
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,541 sqft
0.05 acres
$246 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 1251 Emerson St NE
Welcome to your completely renovated Semi-Detached Home. Enjoy this fully finished 3-Level Townhouse in the heart of DC’s prime location of Riggs Park. The charm of this home is a must see. State of the art features include but are not limited to a Smart thermostat equipped with WI-FI, the kitchen has a gas stove but is pre-wired to be switched to electric if desired, the main floor's half bath has pocket doors, the laundry area washer and dryer hookups are on the upper level next to the bedrooms, the kitchen has a microwave oven, center island with sink and bar stool space. From your kitchen you'll exit to your beautifully designed relaxing morning room to your private sanctuary backyard and a covered carport and private fences. The upper level of your townhouse has 3 bedrooms with a marble tiled bathroom, hardwood floors are throughout the house on the upper level, the main level and both staircases leading up stairs and to your lower level. In your fully finished basement enjoy your entertainment room, fully finished bathroom and a den/bedroom equipped with a separate private door to the staired areaway that leads to your backyard. You’ll appreciate the convenient living nearby amenities like, the close proximity of the Fort Totten Metro Station for commuting, One-life Fitness, Walmart, Restaurants and so much more. Don’t miss the chance to be apart of the Wonders of Washington, DC—schedule a tour today!
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,541 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.05 Acres
Year builtNew Const., 1950
ParkingDetached Carport,Off Street,Parking Lot
MLS #DCDC2211520
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Detached Carport,Off Street,Parking Lot
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $624,000
- Price/SqFt: $245
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,185
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From South Dakota to Sargent to right on Emerson St. to house on your right
- Year Built: 1950
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 2,541 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.05 Acres
- MLS Number: DCDC2211520
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Price Homes Real Estate
- Office Phone: (301) 653-2909
- Office Email: pricehomes@pricehomesre.com
- Listing Agent: Wanda T. Price
- Agent Phone: (301) 674-0677
- Agent Email: pricehomes@pricehomesre.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2024 | Home Sold | $430,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $452,920 | $1,185 |
| 2022 | $426,420 | $1,179 |
| 2021 | $410,330 | $1,132 |
| 2020 | $404,300 | $1,081 |
| 2019 | $382,020 | $1,033 |
| 2018 | $361,140 | $989 |
| 2017 | $329,880 | $903 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Chillum Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.6 mi
•1420 Chillum Rd
1
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School
Public Charter PK-6
0.8 mi
•1240 Randolph St NE
7
Lasalle-Backus Education Campus
Public District EE-5
1.0 mi
•501 Riggs Rd NE
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 $62,901. Residents of Washington, DC typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
16%
<35k
54%
35k-100k
29%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
55%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
10%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
25%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis
Live Theatre- Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
The Cheesecake Factory
Boston Market
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Mercedes
BMW
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative
Jazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1251 Emerson St NE
The listing price of 1251 Emerson St NE property is $624,000.
The property 1251 Emerson St NE is a townhouse located in Washington, undefined, 20017.
Active Listing: 1251 Emerson St NE is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1251 Emerson St NE are: Chillum Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Lasalle-Backus Education Campus (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Brookland Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Perry Street Preparatory Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Creative Minds International Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Luke C. Moore High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Washington Latin Public Charter School - Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Capital City Public Charter School - High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,185 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 23, 2024 for $430,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1251 Emerson St NE has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1251 Emerson St NE is 2,541 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1251 Emerson St NE is 1950.
This home is located at 1251 Emerson St NE in Washington, DC and zip code 20017 in the Northeast neighborhood. This 2,541 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $624,000.
Between May and June 2025, Washington, DC real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 42.2%. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 83 days, the median list price was $626,435.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.