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.
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Price
$2,395,000
Days On Site
1 Day
Bedrooms
5
Inside Area (SqFt)
2,301 sqft
Total Baths
6
Full Baths
5
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
0.05 Acres
Year Built
1900
MLS® Number
DCDC2284978
Status
Active
Property Tax
$13,994
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
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General Features
Acres
0.05
Foundation
Permanent
Levels
Three Or More
Parking
PrivateDriveway
Parking Spaces
2
Property Sub Type
Townhouse
Security
Smoke Detector(s)Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)Security System
Sewer
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances
Standard
SqFt Above
2301
SqFt Total
2301
Style
Victorian
Water Source
Public
Zoning
RF-1
Interior Features
Appliances
RangeGas RangeGas OvenCooktopWasherGas Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalRange HoodRefrigeratorStainless Steel Appliance(s)Microwave
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