1516 BUCHANAN ST NW Washington, DC 20011 Open Sun 12PM-2PM

UPDATED: 08/28/2026 12:02 PM ON MARKET: 2 days on market

$999,950

5 Beds4 Baths2,176 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Townhouse

Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,176 sqft

Price per Sqft $459

Subdivision 16Th Street Heights

MLS Listing ID DCDC2280522

Style Transitional

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 1,752

Year Built 1916

Annual Tax Amount $6,122

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 2,687 Sqft

Acres 0.06

Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse

Source BRIGHT

Location

State DC

County Washington

Zoning RF1

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room,Dining Room,Kitchen,Family Room,Foyer,Mud Room,Bonus Room

Basement Daylight, Partial,Front Entrance,Fully Finished,Heated,Improved,Outside Entrance,Rear Entrance,Windows

Interior

Interior Features Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Built-Ins,Ceiling Fan(s),Combination Dining/Living,Combination Kitchen/Dining,Combination Kitchen/Living,Crown Moldings,Floor Plan - Traditional,Recessed Lighting,Walk-in Closet(s),Window Treatments,Wood Floors

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Hot Water

Cooling Central A/C

Flooring Hardwood,Carpet,Tile/Brick

Fireplaces Number 1

Equipment Cooktop - Down Draft,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer - Front Loading,Oven - Single,Refrigerator,Six Burner Stove,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer - Front Loading,Washer/Dryer Stacked

Fireplace Y

Window Features Casement,Double Hung

Appliance Cooktop - Down Draft,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer - Front Loading,Oven - Single,Refrigerator,Six Burner Stove,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer - Front Loading,Washer/Dryer Stacked

Heat Source Natural Gas

Exterior

Parking Features Garage - Rear Entry,Garage Door Opener

Garage Spaces 1.0

Utilities Available Electric Available,Natural Gas Available,Water Available,Sewer Available

Water Access N

Roof Type Rubber

Accessibility None

Road Frontage City/County

Total Parking Spaces 1

Garage Y

Private Pool No

Building

Story 4

Foundation Concrete Perimeter,Brick/Mortar

Above Ground Finished SqFt 1752

Sewer Public Septic,Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Transitional

Level or Stories 4

Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade

Structure Type Dry Wall

New Construction N

Schools

School District District Of Columbia Public Schools

Others

Pets Allowed Y

Senior Community No

Tax ID 2702//0017

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 2176

Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector

Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional

Horse Property N

Listing Terms Cash,Conventional

Financing Cash,Conventional

Special Listing Condition Standard

Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions

Property Description

Classic 16th Street Heights residence with timeless rowhouse character...
Welcome to 1516 Buchanan Street NW, a classic Washington, DC rowhouse located in the sought-after 16th Street Heights area. Built in 1916, this brick residence offers approximately 2,608 square feet of updated living space, three bedrooms, and two-and-a-half baths in the main residence, plus a separately metered two-bedroom, one-bath potential income-producing basement unit. Historic neighborhood charm, hardwood flooring, a traditional two-story layout, a backyard deck designed for relaxed outdoor ambiance, and solar panels that add modern efficiency create a compelling opportunity for buyers seeking flexibility, space, and added rental potential in Northwest DC.
With its established address, solid proportions, inviting outdoor deck, energy-conscious solar panels, and income-producing lower-level unit, 1516 Buchanan Street NW presents an appealing opportunity in one of Northwest Washington's well-loved residential neighborhoods. Whether envisioned as a comfortable primary residence, or an investment-minded purchase, this home offers space, location, outdoor ambiance, rental potential, and classic DC appeal. Positioned in 16th Street Heights this property has convenient access to parks, transit corridors, neighborhood amenities, shops, and dining

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