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$500,000

1397 Morris Rd SE Washington, DC 20020

3 beds
1 full
1,680 sqft
0.2 acres
$298 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 1397 Morris Rd SE

INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS -Walking distance to Anacostia Metro Station and major redevelopment anchors -Great price point under $500K with strong upside potential -Public sidewalk and street lighting along frontage -Ideal for adaptive reuse or small-scale redevelopment, owner occupant, residential redevelopment, and community-use -Rare urban infill property with structure and zoning flexibility in an opportunity-rich submarket -Flat, buildable lot EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The property is located in Washington, DC's Ward 8, on a corner lot with street frontage on Morris Road SE and Stanton Terrace SE in the Opportunity-Rich Anacostia submarket and is positioned near major redevelopment corridors such as Barry Farm, Skyland Town Center, and St. Elizabeth's East. This property is very walkable and convenient to Metro and major redevelopment anchors. The neighborhood is currently experiencing a strong revitalization momentum while repositioning in a fast-transforming urban market.

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
HeatingHot Water
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
Size1,680 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1913
ParkingDriveway
MLS #DCDC2212304

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Parking: Driveway
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $500,000
  • Price/SqFt: $297
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,911
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: 1397 Morris Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Living Area: 1,680 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
  • MLS Number: DCDC2212304
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Samson Properties
  • Office Phone: (443) 542-2251
  • Listing Agent: Andrea Nicolle George
  • Agent Phone: (301) 806-1981
  • Agent Email: andreageorge.realty@gmail.com

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 09, 2024
Home Sold
$270,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$342,560$2,911
2022$314,560$2,673
2021$304,090$2,584
2020$291,500$2,477
2019$269,980$2,294
2018$258,770$2,199
2017$230,890$1,962

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Kipp Dc - Heights Academy Public Charter School

Public Charter 1-4

0.3 mi

2600 Douglass Rd SE

3

Savoy Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.4 mi

2400 Shannon Pl SE

2

Moten Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.4 mi

1565 Morris Rd SE

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $52,639. Typical income of Washington, DC residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

36%
<35k
46%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

58%
Single, No Kids
28%
Single, with Kids
6%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

18%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • H&MH&M
  • Foot LockerFoot Locker

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • HondaHonda
  • DodgeDodge

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1397 Morris Rd SE

The listing price of 1397 Morris Rd SE property is $500,000.

The property 1397 Morris Rd SE is a townhouse located in Washington, undefined, 20020.

Active Listing: 1397 Morris Rd SE is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1397 Morris Rd SE are: Kipp Dc - Heights Academy Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Savoy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Moten Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Excel Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Johnson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Anacostia High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Friendship Public Charter School - Technology Preparatory High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,911 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on September 9, 2024 for $270,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1397 Morris Rd SE has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1397 Morris Rd SE is 1,680 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1397 Morris Rd SE is 1913.

This home is located at 1397 Morris Rd SE in Washington, DC and zip code 20020 in the Sheridan / Barry Farm / Buena Vista neighborhood. This 1,680 square foot home, which was built in 1913, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $500,000.

The number of listings in Washington, DC increased by 42.2% between May and June 2025. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $626,435, while the average time on the real estate market was 83 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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