1633 16th St NW, Washington, DC, 20009
About This Home
Listing Description Rare opportunity to acquire an iconic Romanesque Revival mansion in the heart of Logan Circle’s Historic District. Formerly home to the Bolivian and Ecuadorian embassies, this ±10,000 SF property offers flexible zoning, strategic corner visibility on 16th and R Streets, and Victorian architectural character in one of DC’s most prestigious, walkable neighborhoods. The Shehan Mansion at 1633 16th St NW in Washington, DC is a historic and versatile property offering multiple living spaces. The estate currently includes four distinct suites totaling 10,539 square feet. The main residence spans 6,800 SF across four levels and features over eight bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Additional accommodations include a 2-bedroom, 1,250 SF carriage house suite with a side parking space, a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom garden apartment measuring 1,400 SF, and a 450 SF studio unit. The property also includes two 350 SF garages, offering added functionality. Sales Highlights : | 8+ Bedrooms, 6.5 Bathrooms Across 6,700 SF and 4 Floors | Detached 2-BD, 1-BA Carriage House (1,250 SF) with Private Entry | 2-BD, 2-BA Garden Apartment (1,400 SF) with Private Access | Prominent Corner Lot along DC’s Embassy Row | Property to be sold in its present condition, 'As Is,' with no warranties expressed or implied by the seller Rezoning is currently in progress. Please contact the listing agent for the latest updates and additional details.
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Very Limited Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Good
- Year built: 1885
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar,Stone,Wood
- Construction materials: Brick
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2022
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partial
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 12
- Bathrooms: 11
- Full bathrooms: 10
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Finished area above ground: 9,339
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Forced Air,Electric
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 9,339
- Total interior livable area: 9,339 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 0193//0150
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Zoning: RA-9
- Zoning description: high-density residential development, typically in the form of mid- to high-rise apartment buildings.
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 2,750 sqft
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side,Driveway,Attached,Attached Carport
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across District of Columbia Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $22,729 | $272,748 |
| Home Insurance * | $1,991 | $23,892 |
| Property Taxes | $3,345 | $40,140 |
| Electricity | $774 | $9,288 |
| Total | $28,839 | $346,068 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
District of Columbia FAIR Plan Programs
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Wildfire
Hail
WindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-04 | Listed for sale | $4,700,000 |
| 2026-04-03 | Listing removed | $4,700,000 |
| 2025-11-20 | Pending sale | $4,700,000 |
| 2025-09-13 | Listed for sale | $4,700,000 |
| 2024-08-17 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-01-12 | Price change | $4,900,000 |
| 2023-09-23 | Listed for sale | $5,100,000 |
| 2021-12-30 | Sold | $3,900,000 |
| 2021-01-22 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2020-12-10 | Price change | $3,995,000 |
| 2020-10-05 | Listed for sale | $4,500,000 |
| 2020-07-11 | Listing removed | $10,000 |
| 2020-05-31 | Listed for rent | $10,000 |
| 2020-05-13 | Sold | $4,000,000 |
| 2020-01-20 | Listing removed | $3,800,000 |
| 2020-01-10 | Pending sale | $3,800,000 |
| 2019-11-20 | Listed for sale | $3,800,000 |
| 2019-10-04 | Listing removed | $3,300 |
| 2019-08-22 | Listed for rent | $3,300 |
| 2019-03-22 | Listing removed | $10,000 |
| 2018-09-11 | Listed for rent | $10,000 |
| 2017-12-16 | Listing removed | $10,000 |
| 2017-08-03 | Price change | $10,000 |
| 2017-08-01 | Listed for rent | $3,600 |
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