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2008 R Street NW

Washington, DC 20009

5 beds
5 baths
3,976 sqft
1,633 sqft lot
$565 per sqft
1900 build

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Amongst the oldest of the Dupont historic properties, this home was built in 1886 by Benjamin H. Warder who founded an agricultural machinery company which later contributed to the formation of International Harvester in 1902. This landmark property combines the character and beauty of historic architecture with modern amenities. These amenities include an elevator and newly renovated bathrooms and a fully legal rental unit with a Certificate of Occupancy. Located just steps off of Connecticut Avenue, one first sees the beautiful, stone facade with stone steps to the entrance. This building has been set up with space on the main level which can be used as office space to compliment the many varied businesses, embassies, galleries, and restaurants nearby. On the second floor is a great room and the kitchen with a private deck. The third floor features two bedrooms and two baths and the third floor is a bedroom or hidden office/studio space. The private elevator can take you to office, living space or the bedroom levels. The property also features two car parking 2008 R is a grand home waiting for an owner who wants a piece of history.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 4, 2023 •

MLS# DCDC2097016 —

The Building

Year Built:

1900
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Stone
Structure Type:

Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural Style:

Victorian
Levels:

4
Accessibility Features:

Elevator
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Fully Finished, Front Entrance, Rear Entrance
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt:

1074
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

3010
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished SqFt:

966
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt:

108
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

3976

Interior

Fireplaces:

2
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

4084
Living Area SqFt:

3,976 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Buyer Financing:

Cash
Possession:

Negotiable

Location

Directions:

20th and R just one block west of Connecticut Ave.
Latitude:

38.91241000
Longitude:

-77.04586000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.04
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

1,633 Sqft
Zoning:

RA-8
In City Limits:

Yes
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Water View:

No
Soil Types:

Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

0093//0132
Tax Year:

2022
Tax Lot:

132
Tax Annual Amount:

$17,259
Tax Assessed Value:

$2,055,710
Year Assessed:

2022
City/Town Tax:

17259.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

5
Bedrooms Main Level:

1
Upper Level Bedrooms:

3
Lower Level Bedrooms:

1
Lower Level Bedrooms:

1
Bedrooms Upper Level:

2
Bedrooms Upper Level 3:

1

Baths

Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

2
Upper Level Half Baths:

1
Lower Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

3
Upper Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level 2 Total Baths:

2.00
All Lower Levels Total Baths:

1
Lower Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level 2 Full Baths:

2
Upper Level Half Baths:

1
Lower Level Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.5%
Buyer Agency Comp Type:

% Of Gross
Buyer Agency Comp Selection:

Percent

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Hot Water
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Schools

School District Name:

District Of Columbia Public Schools
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Dupont
Senior Community:

No
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

2
Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

Driveway, Off Street
Off Street - # of Spaces:

2

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

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Utility Costs

$278/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/3/23 Jul 3, 2023	Sold	BRIGHT	$2,250,000	-2.0%
6/14/23 Jun 14, 2023	Pending	BRIGHT	$2,295,000
6/5/23 Jun 5, 2023	Sold Subject To Contingencies	BRIGHT	$2,295,000

Townhouse Sold on 7/3/2023

$2,250,000

Listing provided by broker:

Jeffrey M Jackson

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

info@ttrsir.com

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2008 R Street NW

Washington, DC 20009