1629 R St SE, Washington, DC, 20020
About This Home
This 2-bedroom townhome offers a fantastic opportunity for investors or buyers looking to add value. Featuring classic hardwood floors throughout, the home has solid bones and timeless character ready to be brought back to life. While it does require renovation, the potential is undeniable—whether you’re planning a full remodel or a strategic update. Conveniently located near local shops, dining, and transit, this property combines location, charm, and tremendous upside.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Rear Entrance,Exterior Entry
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Breakfast Room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
Features
- Kitchen - Galley,Dining Area
- Finished area below ground: 310
- Finished area above ground: 832
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,248
- Total interior livable area: 1,142 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Main
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 5608//0182
- Zoning: R3
- Special condition: Short Sale
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 1,338 sqft
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
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 | $1,157 | $13,884 |
| Home Insurance * | $61 | $732 |
| Property Taxes | $114 | $1,368 |
| Electricity | $94 | $1,135 |
| Total | $1,426 | $17,112 |
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Listed for sale | $229,000 |
| 2006-08-22 | Sold | $232,000 |
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