1638 Kramer St NE, Washington, DC, 20002
About This Home
Welcome to 1638 Kramer St NE, Washington, DC! Beautifully upgraded 2BR, 1.5BA home offering the perfect blend of style, comfort, and peace of mind. This move-in ready property features a bright and inviting layout with fresh interior and exterior paint, custom built-ins, wood stairs, and a stunning fireplace with new mantle and updated stonework. Major system upgrades completed in 2022 include a new furnace, A/C, water heater, and improved ductwork—eliminating big-ticket concerns for years to come. Additional improvements include a new drainage system, professionally sealed crawl space in 2025, and structural updates including a new sill plate. Roof resealed and new skylight installed in 2025. Ideally located in a growing NE DC neighborhood with convenient access to commuter routes, shopping, and dining. A rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully updated and well-maintained home ready to enjoy from day one. Mortgage savings may be available for buyers of this listing.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Microwave,Cooktop,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer Stacked,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Upper Level
Basement
- Area: 0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Features
- Recessed Lighting,Upgraded Countertops,Combination Dining/Living,Ceiling Fan(s)
- Window features: Skylight(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 960
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 4540//0198
- Zoning: *
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 600 sqft
- Features: Urban Land-Beltsville-Chillum
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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
- Cold Wave
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- 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 | $2,904 | $34,848 |
| Home Insurance * | $132 | $1,584 |
| Property Taxes | $351 | $4,212 |
| Electricity | $79 | $954 |
| Total | $3,466 | $41,592 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
District of Columbia FAIR Plan Programs
District of Columbia Property Insurance Facility
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Price change | $574,500 |
| 2026-06-15 | Price change | $579,000 |
| 2026-05-14 | Listed for sale | $580,000 |
| 2022-07-07 | Sold | $545,000 |
| 2022-06-27 | Pending sale | $565,000 |
| 2022-06-21 | Contingent | $565,000 |
| 2022-05-26 | Price change | $565,000 |
| 2022-05-07 | Price change | $595,000 |
| 2022-04-29 | Listed for sale | $609,000 |
| 2018-03-03 | Sold | $507,000 |
| 2018-01-22 | Listed for sale | $515,000 |
| 2017-09-27 | Listing removed | $520,000 |
| 2017-08-02 | Price change | $520,000 |
| 2017-06-07 | Price change | $530,000 |
| 2017-05-07 | Listed for sale | $550,000 |
| 2000-05-08 | Sold | $45,000 |
| 1994-09-07 | Sold | $20,000 |
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