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5 Beds
6 Baths
2,301 sqft

$2,395,000

1816 13th Street NW, Washington DC, 20009

Price per sqft$1,040.85
Built in1900
Property size2,301 sqft
Property typeTownhomes

Overview

Active

Listed Oct 2, 2026

Updated 1h ago

Built in 1891 and just under 17.5 feet wide, this distinguished Victorian row home at 1816 13th Street NW is a notable residence within the Greater U Street Historic District. The home was the residence of teenage Duke Ellington and his family from 1915 to 1917, a formative period during which he formed “The Duke’s Serenaders.” Fully renovated in 2023, the home offers versatile living spaces, with a gracious front bay, formal living and dining rooms, and a rare rear TV room providing additional space for everyday living or entertaining. A commercial-grade appliance package complements the updated kitchen, while the historic character and proportions of the original home remain central to its appeal. The four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath main residence features en-suite bedrooms on the upper levels. A one-bedroom, one-bath English basement apartment provides flexibility for guests, extended family, or potential rental income. Outdoor spaces include a rear garden with two-car parking, a porch off the TV room, and balconies on both the second and third floors.

$15,934/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $2,395,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
DCDC2284978
Available since
October 2, 2026

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.05 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$13,994
Tax Frequency
Annually

 Courtesy of Brian Smith | TTR Sotheby's International Realty

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