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523 Oglethorpe Street NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20011
  • $529,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 26 Days
  • ID#: DCDC2174284
UPDATED: 55 min ago
$529,000
  • 3
    BEDS
  • 0.04
    ACRES
  • 1
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 1,600
    SQFT
  • $331
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Townhouse
Built:
1936
County:

School Information

Elementary School:
High School:

Description

Bring Back the Charm of This Brightwood Classic! This interior attached rowhome offers an incredible opportunity to transform a classic property into your vision. Ideal for a first-time investor, developer, or owner-occupant looking to build sweat equity, this home is brimming with possibilities. Choose a budget-friendly renovation to preserve the existing floor plan, complete with a large kitchen, separate living and dining areas, and original hardwood floors, or reimagine the space as a modern marvel by opening up the layout for contemporary living. The rear of the home offers space to add a sun deck off the kitchen, expanding your outdoor living options. Skip the underpinning. The lower level, featuring generous ceiling height and a separate entrance, offers endless possibilities to create a mother-in-law suite/ADU, legal second unit, or additional living space.This property also features rare two-car parking at the rear, accessible via an alleyway, and a welcoming covered front porch. Located in an established, tree-lined neighborhood, the home is minutes from Walmart, Rock Creek Park Golf Course, trails, and shopping. Commuting is simple with easy access to both Green Line and Red Line Metro stations with parking. Surrounded by multiple schools, including charter options, this home is perfectly positioned for families and professionals alike. Check the comps and see the true equity potential"this could be your next home run. With good bones and endless potential, this Brightwood gem is ready to shine again. Sold AS-IS.

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523 Oglethorpe Street NW WASHINGTON, DC 20011

  • Price: $529,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 26 Days
  • Updated: 55 min ago
  • ID#: DCDC2174284
3
Beds
1
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.04
Acres
1,600
SQFT
$331
$/SQFT
1936
Built
Neighborhood:
Brightwood
County:
Washington
Elementary School:
Truesdell
Middle School:
Brightwood Educational Campus
High School:
Coolidge Senior
School District:
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Property Description
Bring Back the Charm of This Brightwood Classic! This interior attached rowhome offers an incredible opportunity to transform a classic property into your vision. Ideal for a first-time investor, developer, or owner-occupant looking to build sweat equity, this home is brimming with possibilities. Choose a budget-friendly renovation to preserve the existing floor plan, complete with a large kitchen, separate living and dining areas, and original hardwood floors, or reimagine the space as a modern marvel by opening up the layout for contemporary living. The rear of the home offers space to add a sun deck off the kitchen, expanding your outdoor living options. Skip the underpinning. The lower level, featuring generous ceiling height and a separate entrance, offers endless possibilities to create a mother-in-law suite/ADU, legal second unit, or additional living space.This property also features rare two-car parking at the rear, accessible via an alleyway, and a welcoming covered front porch. Located in an established, tree-lined neighborhood, the home is minutes from Walmart, Rock Creek Park Golf Course, trails, and shopping. Commuting is simple with easy access to both Green Line and Red Line Metro stations with parking. Surrounded by multiple schools, including charter options, this home is perfectly positioned for families and professionals alike. Check the comps and see the true equity potential"this could be your next home run. With good bones and endless potential, this Brightwood gem is ready to shine again. Sold AS-IS.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Federal Construction Materials Brick Garage YN No Parking Features Concrete Driveway Parking Types Driveway Pool No Pool Property Condition Major Rehab Needed Road Responsibility PublicCity/County Road Surface Type Black Top Roof Flat Soil Types Unknown Water Access YN No Water View YN No Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Above Grade Fin SQFT 1280 Basement UnfinishedConnecting StairwayRear Entrance Basement YN Yes Below Grade Finished Area 320 Below Grade Unfinished Area 464 Cooling None Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 1 Flooring Hardwood Furnished No Heating Hot Water Heating YN Yes Levels 3 Main Level Bedrooms 3 Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions Spa YN No Walls Ceilings HighPlaster Walls

Property Features

Acceptable Financing CashConventionalFHAVA Accessibility Features None Association YN No Central Air YN No Condo YN No Cooling Fuel None Cross Street 7th Street NW Electric 100 Amp Service Federal Flood Zone YN No Foundation Details Brick/Mortar Heating Fuel Natural Gas Historic YN No Horse YN No Hot Water Natural Gas Lease Considered YN No Navigable Water YN N New Construction YN No Original MLSNumber 803563316624 Ownership Interest Fee Simple Pets Allowed YN Yes Sale Type Standard Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Structure Design Type Interior Row/Townhouse Tax Annual Amount 4771.00 Tax Lot 226 Transportation Bus Stop less than 1 mileMetro/Subway Station 1 to 3 milesCommuter Rail Station 1 to 5 milesCommuter Lots less than 5 miles Utilities Electric AvailableNatural Gas AvailableWater AvailableSewer AvailableCable TV AvailablePhone Available Vacation Rental YN No Water Source Public Zoning R4

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©2025 Bright MLS, All Rights Reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold, or are no longer being offered for sale. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Speicher Group of Real Broker LLC. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. Data last updated: 2025-02-07T15:54:17.487.
 
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