1280 16th St Ne, Washington, DC 20002
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Community Realty
Listed by: peter d grimm
Office: berkshire hathaway homeservices penfed realty
MLS#:DCDC2227564
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$498,999
- Price per sq. ft.:$415.83
About this home
Estate Sale | Deep-Lot Trinidad Duplex with Parking, Income + Real Upside
In a neighborhood that keeps proving its momentum, this classic Trinidad two-unit property offers something increasingly rare: space to grow, income to offset, and zoning that gives you options.
Set on an unusually deep RF-1 lot with rear access, the property supports true off-street parking for 2–4 vehicles. For buyers thinking longer term, the lot depth opens the door to a meaningful rear expansion while still retaining two-car parking, subject to zoning and permitting.
Both units are separately metered for gas and electric, creating clean operational lines and flexibility for future use.
Upper Unit
Tenant-occupied at market rent. Renovated 1BR/1BA with updated kitchen and bath. Stable income from day one.
Lower Unit
Fully gutted and ready for its next chapter. No guesswork, no piecemeal demo. A blank canvas to design, build, and reposition with intention.
This property works for multiple strategies:
• Live upstairs, renovate below
• Hold as a long-term income asset
• Rebuild and reconfigure for stronger returns
• Expand thoughtfully within RF-1 guidelines
Located moments from Union Market, Ivy City, H Street, Capitol Hill, and the U.S. National Arboretum, the fundamentals are solid and the trajectory is clear.
Offered approximately 10% below the current $541,000 DC tax assessment and sold strictly as-is.
Opportunities with this combination of depth, parking, zoning flexibility, and existing income are not common. Tour it. Run your numbers. Then decide how you want to play it....
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Home facts
- Year built:1951
- Listing ID #:DCDC2227564
- Added:283 day(s) ago
- Updated:May 15, 2026 at 01:48 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Bathrooms Description:Bathroom 1
- Living area:1,200 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1951
- Building area:1,200 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.03 Acres
- Lot Features:Front Yard, Rear Yard
- Architectural Style:Federal
- Construction Materials:Brick
- Exterior Features:Porch(es)
- Foundation Description:Brick/Mortar
- Levels:2 Stories
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$498,999
- Price per sq. ft.:$415.83
- Tax amount:$4,607 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Has Laundry
- Amenities:Double Hung Windows, Double Pane Windows
Parking
- Parking description:Off Street, Surface
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