$9,441

closing credit¹

231 Upshur St NW Washington, DC 20011

$795,000
3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,325 sqft
0.02 acres
$342 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 231 Upshur St NW

Fantastic 2-unit mixed-use investment opportunity. On the second floor is a fully updated and until recently leased 2br/1ba residential apartment. The first floor and basement consists of an occupied two level retail space with an open floor plan and modern light-industrial decor. The current use is retail/office. Offering flexibility for a new owner-occupant or "house hack" investor with a low down payment FHA loan. The residential unit is currently vacant but has been steadily occupied over the past 10+ years. This 2BR/1BA apartment offers comfortable living with a full kitchen and in unit washer dryer. The location on Upshur Street in Petworth is close to Green/Yellow Line Metro, bus lines and driving access to North Capitol. Perfect location with Petworth's best amenities within walking distance including green/yellow line metro, Slash Run, Timber Pizza, Cinder BBQ and the Petworth Farmers Market. Street parking is readily available. Showings will be accompanied and are available for those with significant interest and advance notice.

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
HeatingBaseboard, Forced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,325 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1923
ParkingPublic, On Street
MLS #DCDC2167360

Summary

  • MLS Number: DCDC2167360
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Engel & Volkers Washington, DC
  • Office Phone: (202) 525-5236
  • Listing Agent: Nicolas Ross Makris

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 28, 2013
Home Sold
$380,000
Sep 30, 2008
Home Sold
$100,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2020$600,920$8,312
2019$462,030$6,391
2018$419,860$5,808
2017$382,320$6,308

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Barnard Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.4 mi

430 Decatur St NW

9

E.L. Haynes Public Charter School - Elementary School

Public Charter PK-4

0.4 mi

4501 Kansas Ave NW

7

Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School

Public Charter PK-5

0.6 mi

220 Taylor St NE

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 $77,016. The most common annual income of people living in Washington, DC is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

22%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
34%
100k-200k
4%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

60%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • TennisTennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolvoVolvo
  • ToyotaToyota
  • BMWBMW

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • JazzJazz
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 231 Upshur St NW

This home is located at 231 Upshur St NW in Washington, DC and zip code 20011 in the Brightwood Park / Crestwood / Petworth / 16th Street Heights neighborhood. This 2,325 square foot home, which was built in 1923, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 5, 2024 and is currently priced at $795,000.

In December 2024 more than 103 listings in Washington, DC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 113 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 258 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Washington, DC increased by 0.4% between November and December 2024. In December 2024, listings were on the market for 58 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $676,667.

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

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