1254 VAN BUREN ST NW Open House Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Washington,DC 20012
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Sat Oct 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Sun Oct 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,748 sqft
Price per Sqft $486
Subdivision Brightwood
MLS Listing ID DCDC2226566
Style Colonial,Traditional
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,276
Year Built 1940
Annual Tax Amount $6,562
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 5,227 Sqft
Acres 0.12
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Relaunching this Beautifully Updated Single-Family Home in Brightwood!
Welcome to 1254 Van Buren St NW — a lovingly maintained and move-in-ready single-family home nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street in Brightwood. This classic DC residence offers timeless character, modern upgrades, and comfortable living across three finished levels.
The main level features gleaming hardwood floors, a spacious and sun-filled living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a separate dining area, and an updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and abundant storage.
Upstairs, you'll find three inviting bedrooms and a fully renovated bathroom (October 2025) featuring modern tile work, new fixtures, and stylish finishes. The fully finished lower level provides flexible living space — perfect for a recreation room, guest suite, or home office — with new carpeting (October 2025) and a full bathroom. Not an inch of space is wasted in the basement, which includes a large laundry/storage room and a convenient closet beneath the stairs.
Right off the kitchen, step outside to a large refurbished deck (2025) — ideal for relaxing and entertaining. The fenced-in yard is the true showstopper of this property. With an oversized storage shed and expansive lawn, there's room for a playset, fire pit, or vegetable garden — the options are endless! While street parking is abundant in this neighborhood, the gated off-street parking in the back adds an extra level of privacy and convenience. The lower level also offers walkout access to the backyard.
Other notable recent upgrades include: a new roof (2023), new dishwasher (2022), new high-efficiency AC system (2021), and new washer and dryer (2020).
Location Highlights:
Ideally located near The Parks at Walter Reed — home to the new Whole Foods Market, local dining, shopping, and open green spaces — this property also offers convenient proximity to Fort Stevens and Takoma Rec Centers, Rock Creek Park, and is under a mile to the Takoma Metro. Experience Brightwood's welcoming sense of community paired with modern urban convenience.
Location
State DC
County Washington
Zoning R-1B
Rooms
Other Rooms Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 1,Bathroom 1
Basement Connecting Stairway,Daylight, Partial,Drain,Fully Finished,Interior Access,Outside Entrance,Rear Entrance,Windows
Interior
Interior Features Bathroom - Stall Shower,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Carpet,Dining Area,Floor Plan - Traditional,Kitchen - Gourmet,Recessed Lighting,Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Brick,Wood
Equipment Built-In Microwave,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer,Water Heater,Stove,Oven/Range - Electric
Fireplace Y
Appliance Built-In Microwave,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer,Water Heater,Stove,Oven/Range - Electric
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Basement,Lower Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s)
Garage Spaces 1.0
Fence Chain Link,Fully,Rear
Water Access N
Roof Type Architectural Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Deck(s)
Total Parking Spaces 1
Garage N
Building
Story 3
Foundation Slab
Above Ground Finished SqFt 1276
Sewer No Septic System
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial,Traditional
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District District Of Columbia Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 2946//0035
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 1748
Special Listing Condition Standard