$5,937 Closing Credit¹
#DCDC2190038, Geneita A Russell, Listing Office: R.E.D Homes LLC
$499,900 List price
1518 W St SE Washington, DC 20020
$5,936
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,714 sqft
0.06 acres
$292 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1518 W St SE
New price! Open Sunday 4/27 from 1 to 3 pm. Own a perfectly restored piece of DC history in the heart of the vibrant and ever-evolving Anacostia neighborhood. This historic 1890 home has been brought back to life by the L’Enfant Trust with a $500,000 renovation using tasteful and stylistic finishes designed to preserve the original character of the home. 1518 W Street SE is a single-family, wood frame, Queen Anne home with a full width porch featuring Eastlake detailing, scalloped shingles in the gable, bracketed eaves under the roof with a ridge pole, and a hipped roof front porch. A quintessential cottage-style dwelling iconically Anacostia and located just one block from the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. This is an amazing opportunity for the lucky new owners. Just as amazing... this home qualifies for a 3% down loan with a fixed interest rate at 5.875% with 0 points!!! And you'll have no mortgage insurance! On top of all this you'll get a $1,500 grant towards your closing costs. There are no income limits with this program. Inquire for more details.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Central
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
Size1,714 sqft
Lot size0.06 Acres
Year built1905
ParkingOn Street
MLS #DCDC2190528
ViewCity
Summary
- MLS Number: DCDC2190528
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: RLAH @properties
- Office Phone: (202) 518-8781
- Listing Agent: Amanda S Hursen
- Agent Phone: (240) 476-9959
- Agent Email: mandy.hursen@rlathome.com
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$499,900
1518 W St SE
$5,936
closing credit¹
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2021 | Home Sold | $410,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $573,210 | $4,258 |
| 2022 | $525,530 | $3,798 |
| 2021 | $490,350 | $1,840 |
| 2020 | $173,590 | $- |
| 2019 | $163,050 | $- |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Ketcham Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.2 mi
•1919 15th St SE
2
Moten Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.5 mi
•1565 Morris Rd SE
3
Savoy Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.6 mi
•2400 Shannon Pl SE
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 $41,509. The majority of Washington, DC residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
42%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
62%
Single, No Kids
19%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Pro Boxing
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Burlington
Foot Locker
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Popeyes
White Castle
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Nissan
Kia
Honda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1518 W St SE
This home is located at 1518 W St SE in Washington, DC and zip code 20020 in the Southeast neighborhood. This 1,714 square foot home, which was built in 1905, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $499,900.
In March 2025 more than 66 listings in Washington, DC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 81 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 170 were sold below. The number of listings in Washington, DC increased by 40.4% between February and March 2025. While the average time on the market in March 2025 was 55 days, the median list price was $672,196.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.