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Sold on 02/16/2023

1281 Simms Pl NE, Washington, DC 20002

$1,492,000

Last sold 02/16/2023 for $1.5M

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    bed

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    bath

  • 5,540

    Sqft ($271/Sqft)

Multi-family not for sale

About 1281 Simms Pl NE

Property type Multi-family
Neighborhood
Year built 1934
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 3,485 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Rental estimate
Property description
Amazing opportunity to purchase four, two-level units with loads of renovations having already been done, two units need some finishing work to shine but great opportunity for investors or handyman! Secure main door leads into an entry vestibule with doors to each unit. Two units are 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 1,340 square feet and two are 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bath units with 750 square feet. Building is fenced and on a corner with greenspace and outdoor living space for the tenants. High ceilings, open floor plans, an abundance of windows, soft neutral color palettes, hardwood floors, shaker style cabinetry, quartz counters, upgraded lighting, fixtures, doors, knobs, designer finishes, and so much more. Walk to Gallaudet University, Metro, minutes to Union Market, Whole Foods, H Street Corridor, shopping, dining, entertainment, National Arboretum and more. Rental comps are $2,200 for the 750 square foot units and around $3,000 for the 1,350 square foot units!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Jennifer D Young
Listing Office - Keller Williams Chantilly Ventures, LLC
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DCDC2076422 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 11 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Electric
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Multi-Family
Virtual Tour N/A
SubType Quadruplex
Status Closed
SqFt 5540
Lot Size (SqFt) 3559
Lot Size (Acres) 0.08
County Tax 0, Annually
City/ Town Tax 42901
Tax: Assessed Value 936360
Annual Property Tax 42901
Year Built 1934
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) Y
Interior
Basement Fully Finished, Partially Finished, Walkout Stairs, Windows
Walls/ Ceilings 9'+ Ceilings, High
Interior Features 2nd Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Construction Brick
Foundation Permanent
Parking Desc On Street
Exterior Features Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool No Pool
Security Features Main Entrance Lock
Location
Subdivision TRINIDAD
Water Source Public
High School DUNBAR
Elementary School WHEATLEY EDUCATION CAMPUS
School District DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Middle School WHEATLEY EDUCATION CAMPUS
Directions New York Ave NE To Right On Florida Ave., Left On Trinidad Ave NE, The Building Is On The Corner Of Simms And Trinidad Ave NE.
Zoning MULTI UNIT
Multifamily Details
# 2-Bedroom Units 2
# 3-Bedroom Units 2
# Units Vacant 4
Lot/ Land Details
Soil Types Unknown
$1.49M
Range: $984K-$1.99M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $1,203/month
Gross rent multiplier: 103.9
  • Feb 2023
    Public Records
  • Feb 21, 2023 Sold
    $1,500,000
  • Feb 2023
    mls logo MLS # DCDC2076422
  • Feb 16, 2023 Sold
    $1,500,000 (-1.6%)
  • Dec 14, 2022 Active
    —
  • Nov 30, 2022 Listed
    $1,524,400 (+3.0%)
  • Sep 2022
    Public Records
  • Sep 28, 2022 Sold
    $1,480,000 (-25.1%)
  • Feb 2021
    mls logo MLS # DCDC506814
  • Feb 4, 2021 Listed
    $1,976,000 (+394.1%)
  • Jul 2020
    mls logo MLS # DCDC477940
  • Jul 17, 2020 Listed
    $399,900 (-26.6%)
  • Sep 2017
    Public Records
  • Sep 21, 2017 Sold
    $545,000
  • Feb 2016
    Public Records
  • Feb 2, 2016 Sold
    $545,000
  • Jan 2016
    mls logo MLS # 1001338079
  • Jan 29, 2016 Sold
    $545,000 (-0.9%)
  • Apr 4, 2015 Listed
    $549,950 (+14.6%)
  • Jan 2014
    Public Records
  • Jan 8, 2014 Sold
    $480,000
  • Dec 2013
    mls logo MLS # 1003775832
  • Dec 20, 2013 Sold
    $480,000 (-4.0%)
  • Nov 25, 2013 Listed
    $499,990
  • Nov 2013
    mls logo MLS # DC8230997
  • Nov 25, 2013 Cntg
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  • Nov 25, 2013 Listed
    $499,990
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $12,964 +1.7%
    $1,525,210 +3.43%
  • 2023
    $12,749 -70.3%
    $1,474,620 +71.86%
  • 2022
    $42,901 +571.7%
    $858,020 +14.19%
  • 2021
    $6,387 +6.6%
    $751,370 +6.62%
  • 2020
    $5,990 +10.2%
    $704,730 +10.19%
  • 2019
    $5,436 +16.3%
    $639,550 +16.32%
  • 2018
    $4,674 +12.7%
    $549,830 +12.74%
  • 2017
    $4,145 +17.4%
    $487,700 +17.36%
  • 2016
    $3,532 +10.1%
    $415,570
  • 2015
    $3,208
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  • 1281 Simms Pl NE
    $1.5M
  • Trinidad - Langston
    $407K -18% y/y
  • 20002
    $569K -10% y/y
  • Washington
    $549K -5% y/y
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Wheatley Education Campus
public Grades PK, K-8
District Of Columbia Public Schools
4/10
Dunbar High School
public Grades 9-12
District Of Columbia Public Schools
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