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$659,900

  • For Sale
  • Under Contract
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 2,503 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 1 day ago
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Discover Comfort and Convenience in Brookland! Welcome to your new home in the sought-after Brookland community. This beautifully maintained property offers 4 bedrooms and 1 full bath and 2 half baths, with separate living and dining rooms that provide ample space for both everyday living and entertainment. Stay warm on crisp evenings with a charming, fully functional fireplace that adds to the cozy ambiance created by radiator heat. Gleaming hardwood floors flow throughout the first and second levels, giving the home a classic and timeless feel. Enjoy outdoor living in the spacious backyard, complete with a deck and outdoor TV-perfect for gatherings or quiet nights under the stars. This home has been freshly painted and new carpet. Recent updates include a one-year-old roof and a waterproofed basement for added peace of mind. Ideally located near shopping, dining, and entertainment, with easy access to Brookland and Fort Totten Metro stations, as well as major routes like South Dakota Ave., Michigan Ave., Missouri Ave., and the Maryland border. Your next chapter starts here!

Full Property Details for 1217 Varnum St NE

General

  • Price: $659,900
  • Taxes: $4,863 (2024)
  • Status: Under Contract
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DCDC2194722
  • Updated: 1/16/2026
  • Added to Site: 273 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Interior Features: Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Carpet, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Lower Floor Baths: 1
  • Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Upper: 4

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Basement, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Porch(es), Patio(s)

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Type: Driveway, On Street

Location

  • County: WASHINGTON
  • Subdivision: BROOKLAND
  • Driving Directions: GPS
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Construction: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished
  • Foundation: Block
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 2,503
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,975 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,658 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Below Grnd: 317 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Excellent

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,848
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: R
  • Fencing (Description): Partially

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $398.01
  • Assessment Year: 2024
  • City/TownTax: $4,863
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $688,010
  • Tax Amount: $4,863
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1975

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 69
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Schools serving 1217 Varnum St NE

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Bunker Hill Elementary School, Washington, DC
1401 Michigan Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20017
K-50.2 mi
Brookland MS
1150 Michigan Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20017
6-80.3 mi
Dunbar High School
101 N Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
9-122.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1217 Varnum St NE Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/17/2025
Price Reduced
$659,900
-2.81%
MLS
8/25/2025
Price Increased
$679,000
4.46%
MLS
4/19/2025
Listed
$650,000
261.11%
MLS
4/04/2006
Sold
$180,000
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Tax History for 1217 Varnum St NE

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,084
5%
$688,010
4%
2024
$4,863
3%
$659,180
4%
2023
$4,710
12%
$635,000
11%
2022
$4,188
3%
$571,440
3%
2021
$4,081
5%
$556,450
5%
2020
$3,876
10%
$532,270
5%
2019
$3,530
10%
$505,930
5%
2018
$3,221
10%
$483,130
5%
2017
$2,935
10%
$458,850
14%
2016
$2,674
10%
$402,730
4%
2015
$2,433
9%
$386,470
17%
2014
$2,222
—
$331,640
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1217 Varnum Street NE, Washington, DC 20017 (MLS# DCDC2194722) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 2 partial bathrooms. 1217 Varnum Street NE is currently listed for $659,900 and was received on April 19, 2025. This property is listed by Sheila Batey from our Crofton/Odenton Office.Want to learn more about 1217 Varnum Street NE? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Washington? You can browse all Washington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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