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Sold on 02/07/2025

1253 Sumner Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020

$317,000

Last sold 02/07/2025 for $280K

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,296

    Sqft ($216/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 1253 Sumner Rd SE

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1923
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 1,742 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Rental estimate
Property description
Sold Strictly "As-Is" Seller will not make repairs of any kind. Property needs work but presents tremendous value in the up and coming Barry Farm Community. Property is Zoned RA-1 for future development opportunity. Property previously used as profitable single family rental property. 2 unit conversion potential. This property has near immediate access to I-295 and the beautiful Frederic Douglas bridge entering The Navy Yard, Buzzards Point Neighborhood and Capital Hill. Downtown DC within minutes via Green line metro rail, car or even by foot or bicycle via the Anacostia River Trail system. Access to Maryland via Suitland Parkway or easy drive to the south featuring National Harbor and MGM Casino. Old town Alexandria, Virginia and National airport also within 20 minutes. This is truly an ideal location for the future. Don't miss out on this opportunity to buy today at a bargain price for the Nations Capitol.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Terrence N Brown
Listing Office - RE/MAX Allegiance
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DCDC2159164 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Electric
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Residential
Status Closed
SqFt 1296
Lot Size (SqFt) 1644
Lot Size (Acres) 0.04
City/ Town Tax 3135
Tax: Assessed Value 370470
Annual Property Tax 3135
Year Built 1923
Condition Average, Good, Below Average
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 2
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Exterior
Construction Frame
Foundation Block
Parking Desc On Street
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade
Fencing Picket
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool Yes - Community
Security Features Security Gate
Community Pool Heated, Lap/Exercise, Negative Edge/Infinity, Other
Location
View City
Subdivision BARRY FARMS
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
Elementary School SAVOY
School District DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Location Urban
Directions Martin Luther King Junior Avenue To Sumner Road SE. Property Is Across The Street From The Barry Farms Recreation Center And Swimming Pool.
Zoning RA-1
Lot/ Land Details
Soil Types Urban Land-Cristiana-Sunnysider
$317K
Range: $212K-$421K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $1,969/month
Gross rent multiplier: 11.9
  • Mar 2025
    Public Records
  • Mar 11, 2025 Sold
    $280,000
  • Feb 2025
    mls logo MLS # DCDC2159164
  • Feb 11, 2025 Sold
    $280,000 (-6.5%)
  • Jan 14, 2025 Active
    —
  • Oct 23, 2024 Price Change
    $299,500 (-14.4%)
  • Sep 15, 2024 Listed
    $350,000 (+94.4%)
  • Mar 2011
    Public Records
  • Mar 8, 2011 Sold
    $180,000 (+150.0%)
  • May 2010
    Public Records
  • May 27, 2010 Sold
    $72,000
  • May 2010
    mls logo MLS # 1005446498
  • May 10, 2010 Sold
    $72,000 (+2.9%)
  • Aug 1, 2009 Listed
    $70,000 (-68.2%)
  • Apr 2005
    Public Records
  • Apr 28, 2005 Sold
    $220,100 (+17.7%)
  • Oct 2004
    Public Records
  • Oct 8, 2004 Sold
    $187,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $3,135 +1.3%
    $368,820 +2.59%
  • 2023
    $3,095 +10.5%
    $359,510 +9.04%
  • 2022
    $2,802 +5.2%
    $329,690 +5.17%
  • 2021
    $2,665 +0.8%
    $313,470 +0.75%
  • 2020
    $2,645 +7.8%
    $311,130 +7.78%
  • 2019
    $2,454 -0.7%
    $288,670 -0.74%
  • 2018
    $2,472 +0.1%
    $290,830 +0.1%
  • 2017
    $2,470 +16.5%
    $290,540 +16.54%
  • 2016
    $2,119 +13.2%
    $249,310
  • 2015
    $1,873
    —
  • 1253 Sumner Rd SE
    $280K
  • Anacostia
    $375K -12% y/y
  • 20020
    $349K -7% y/y
  • Washington
    $549K -6% y/y
No chart available
Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1259 Sumner Rd Se, Washington, DC 20020 $719,000 4/2 2,320 0.01
1263 Sumner Rd Se, Washington, DC 20020 $348,000 5/3 1,548 0.02
2605 Wade Rd Se, Washington, DC 20020 $319,000 3/1 948 0.03
2609 Wade Rd Se, Washington, DC 20020 $285,000 4/2 638 0.03
2613 Wade Rd Se, Washington, DC 20020 $314,000 2/1 1,056 0.03
1269 Sumner Rd Se, Washington, DC 20020 $445,000 4/2 1,586 0.03
2617 Wade Rd Se, Washington, DC 20020 $361,000 2/1 816 0.04
2621 Wade Rd Se, Washington, DC 20020 $319,000 2/1 996 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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Savoy Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-5
District Of Columbia Public Schools
4/10
Kramer Middle School
public Grades 6-8
District Of Columbia Public Schools
4/10
Anacostia High School
public Grades 9-12
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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