Sold: Sep 15, 2026 - Short Sale - Primary on Main
Address
405 Van Buren Street Nw, Washington, DC
Price
$ 660,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#DCDC2271888
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status CLOSED
- CountyWASHINGTON
- CityWashington
- NeighborhoodBrightwood
- Zip20012
- StyleCape Cod
- Year Built1917
- Taxes$ 2144
- Price$ 660,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1220
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JULY 19th NOON=3pm Fabulous Cape Cod offering an incredible opportunity for an owner-occupant looking to build equity or an investor seeking their next renovation project. With hardwood floors ready to be refinished, fresh interior paint, kitchen updates, and a little TLC, this diamond in the rough can truly shine. This all-brick home features four spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a separate formal dining room, a cozy living room with a fireplace, and central air conditioning. The solid layout and classic charm provide the perfect canvas to create your dream home. Ideally situated in a highly desirable neighborhood directly across from the Takoma Community Aquatic Center and Takoma Playground, residents enjoy easy access to tennis courts, a fitness center, tot lot, open green space, and a variety of recreational amenities. Just a 10-minute walk to the heart of Takoma Park, you'll find an outstanding selection of local favorites, including the weekend farmers market, Motorkat Restaurant, Busboys and Poets, Starbucks, CVS, Ace Hardware, and an array of shops and restaurants. .
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General Features
| Cooling | Central A/C |
|---|---|
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Historic Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 6042.00 |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| City | WASHINGTON |
| Accessibility | None |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 532.79 |
| New Construction | No |
| Year Built | 1917 |
| Tax Assessed Value | 708510.0 |
| Living Area | 1220 |
| Legal Subdivision | Brightwood |
| Zoning | RESIDENTIAL |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N | No |
| County | WASHINGTON |
| Total SQFT | 1220 |
| Other Structures | Above Grade |
| Close Price | 660000.00 |
| HOA | No |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 1.00 |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Utilities | Water Available,Sewer Available,Natural Gas Available,Electric Available |
| Property Condition | Below Average |
| Subdivision Name | BRIGHTWOOD |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Electric | 200+ Amp Service |
| Buyer Financing | Conventional |
| Standard Status | Closed |
| Disclosures | Lead Based Paint - Federal,Lead Based Paint - State,Prop Disclosure |
| Status | CLOSED |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| Total Rooms | 8 |
| Possession | 31-60 Days CD,Settlement |
| Tax Annual Amount | 2144.0 |
| Contingency Type | Home Inspection |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Construction Materials | Brick |
| Cool Fuel | Electric |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Year Built Source | Estimated |
| Levels | 1.5 |
| Directions | Take Whittier to 4th Street,travel 1 block south and right turn on Van Buren St |
| Bathrooms Full Main Level | 1 |
| Water Access Y/N | No |
| Garage Spaces | 1.00 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| School District | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
Interior Features
| Bathrooms Count Lower Level 1 | 1.00 |
|---|---|
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1220 |
| Hot Water | Natural Gas |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Total Baths | 2 |
| Basement | Garage Access,Interior Access,Windows |
| Central Air Y/N | Yes |
| Interior Amenities | Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Estimated |
| Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels | 1 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 2 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full Lower Level 1 | 1 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 2 |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| LivingAreaSource | Estimated |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Water Oriented Y/N | No |
|---|---|
| Off Street - # of Spaces | 2 |
| Total Parking Spaces | 3 |
| # of Attached Garage Spaces | 1 |
| Soil Types | Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum |
| Foundation Details | Block |
| Pool | No Pool |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.00 |
| Lot Size Source | Estimated |
| Spa | No |
| ModificationTimestamp | 2026-09-16T00:04:27 |
| Navigable Water Y/N | No |
| Garage Features | Built In |
| Water View Y/N | No |
| Days on Market | 11 |
| Water Source | Public |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Type of Parking | Attached Garage,Off Street |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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