Historic Washington Living — With Income Built In
Behind the Victorian façade of 1826 15th Street NW is something increasingly difficult to find in central Washington: a substantial historic residence with private parking and a legally established income-producing second dwelling under one roof.
Spanning approximately 2,772 square feet, the home offers five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, two kitchens, multiple living spaces, and a private two-car parking pad, all near Logan Circle, Dupont Circle, 14th Street, and the U Street corridor.
The defining feature is the English basement.
This is not simply finished lower-level space. It is a separately established dwelling with its own Certificate of Occupancy, private access, kitchen, bath, and living accommodations. Currently tenant occupied, it generates approximately $30,000 per year in rental income.
For an owner occupant, that creates unusual flexibility: continue the existing tenancy, use the space for extended family or guests, or—subject to D.C. licensing requirements—explore short-term rental use.
Above, the main residence retains the proportions and character of a late-19th-century Washington rowhouse, with a traditional floor plan, hardwood floors, built-ins, architectural detailing, abundant natural light, and a fireplace.
At the rear, a private two-car parking pad provides a valuable convenience in one of Washington’s most walkable neighborhoods.
The proposition is simple:
2,772 SF
5 bedrooms
3½ baths
2 kitchens
2-car parking pad
Legally separate English-basement residence
Approximately $30,000 in annual rental income
1826 15th Street NW is more than a historic townhouse—it is a primary residence with income built in.
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Price
$2,250,000
Days On Site
0 Days
Bedrooms
5
Inside Area (SqFt)
3,640 sqft
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
0.04 Acres
Year Built
1870
MLS® Number
DCDC2284990
Status
Coming Soon
Property Tax
$13,281
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
Assessor
Friends & Family
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Recent Activity
7 hours ago
Listing first seen on site
7 hours ago
Listing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres
0.04
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Levels
Three Or More
Parking
Off Street
Pets
Yes
Property Sub Type
Townhouse
Sewer
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances
Standard
SqFt Above
2772
SqFt Below
868
SqFt Total
3736
Style
Victorian
Water Source
Public
Zoning
RF-2
Interior Features
Appliances
Gas Water HeaterWasherDryer
Cooling
Central AirHeat PumpElectric
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
1
Furnished
Unfurnished
Heating
ElectricForced AirHeat Pump
Interior
Built-in Features
Laundry Features
Upper Level
Window Features
Window CoveringsWindow Treatments
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Exterior Features
Construction Details
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Exterior
BarbecueLighting
Pool Features
None
Roof
CompositionShingle
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Windows/Doors
Window CoveringsWindow Treatments
Community Features
School District
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Schools
School District
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
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Listing courtesy of TTR Sotheby's International Realty