$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
What an incredible opportunity for under $500k!! This historic 1890 home has been completely renovated while preserving the original character of the home. It 's located in the heart of the vibrant and ever-evolving Anacostia neighborhood and just one block from the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. If you haven't checked out Anacostia, you MUST! So much to see and do! History, food, art, and culture...The Anacostia Community Museum, The Big Chair, The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, The Anacostia Playhouse, The Anacostia Arts Center, the Anacostia Park roller skating pavilion and more! Looking for a great place to eat? Try DC's new Go-Go Museum and Cafe, DCity Smokehouse, Open Crumb, Busboys & Poets or Turning Natural. This is an amazing opportunity for the lucky new owners.... this home qualifies for a 3% down loan with a fixed interest rate at 5.875% with 0 points!!! And you'll have no PMI! 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
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
Size1,714 sqft
Lot size0.06 Acres
Year built1905
ParkingOn Street
MLS #DCDC2190528
ViewCity
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Floor Plan - Traditional, Wood Floors
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: On Street
- View: City
- Architectural Style: A-Frame
- Heating: Forced Air, Central
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- List Price: $499,900
- Price/SqFt: $291
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,258
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Back Yard
- Directions: MLK Jr Ave SE. Left onto Marion Barry Ave SE. Go for .3 miles. Right onto 15th St SE toward Frederick Douglass Historic Site. Go .2 mil. Left onto W St SE. go for 203 feet.
- Year Built: 1905
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,714 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.06 Acres
- 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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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. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
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
The listing price of 1518 W St SE property is $499,900.
The property 1518 W St SE is a house located in Washington, undefined, 20020.
Accepting Backup Offers: 1518 W St SE is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 1518 W St SE are: Ketcham Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Moten Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Savoy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Kramer Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Excel Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Anacostia High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Friendship Public Charter School - Technology Preparatory High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,258 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on February 26, 2021 for $410,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1518 W St SE has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1518 W St SE is 1,714 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1518 W St SE is 1905.
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.
The inventory of homes for sale in Washington, DC between April and May 2025 increased by 52.7%. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 78 days, the median list price was $634,869.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.