Property
Washington, DC 20012 1254 Van Buren Street NW
$845,000



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Presented By: Northgate Realty, LLC
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Home Details
Welcome to 1254 Van Buren Street NW, a beautifully updated brick Colonial in the heart of Brightwood. This inviting three-bedroom, two-bath home blends timeless character with thoughtful modern upgrades, offering the perfect balance of comfort and style.
Step into a sunlit living room with a wood-burning fireplace, original built-ins, and rich hardwood floors that extend throughout the main level. A bright den provides flexible space for a home office, playroom, or cozy reading nook. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a Bosch dishwasher added in 2022.
The finished lower level includes a full bath, guest space, laundry room, and generous storage. A beautifully maintained home with a new roof (2023), upsized return air vent to accommodate a new, higher-efficiency AC system (2021), and a relined fireplace with a new cap (2021). The deck was fully refurbished this summer (2025). Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard with a private deck and off-street parking.
Recent updates also include a new washer and dryer (2020). The fireplace was enhanced with fresh brickwork, and the deck was upgraded with new footings, replaced planks, a new trellis, and fresh stainjust completed in summer 2025.
Ideally located just blocks from the new Whole Foods at The Parks, neighborhood farmers market, tennis courts, and Takoma Metrowith Rock Creek Park and its Van Buren trail entrance nearbythis home offers classic charm, modern ease, and a vibrant Brightwood lifestyle.
Presented By: Northgate Realty, LLC
Interior Features for 1254 Van Buren Street NW
Bedrooms
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels3
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 13
Total Bedrooms3
Bathrooms
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 11
Bathrooms Full Lower Level 11
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels1
Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 11.00
Bathrooms Count Lower Level 11.00
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels1
Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels1
Total Baths2
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAssessor
Below Grade Unfin Area UnitsSquare Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT100
Below Grade Unfin SQFT SourceAssessor
Above Grade Finished Area1276
Above Grade Finished Area SourceAssessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
BasementFully Finished, Outside Entrance, Connecting Stairway, Side Entrance, Walkout Stairs
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area472
Below Grade Finished Area SourceAssessor
Below Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Central Air Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NYes
Heating FuelNatural Gas
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterNatural Gas
Total Fireplaces1
Other Rooms
Room TypeLiving Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Room Details for 1254 Van Buren Street NW
Bathroom 1
level
Upper 1
description
Flooring - Tile/Brick, Bathroom - Tub Shower
Bathroom 2
level
Lower 1
description
Flooring - Tile/Brick
Bedroom 1
level
Upper 1
description
Flooring - HardWood
Bedroom 2
level
Upper 1
description
Flooring - HardWood
Bedroom 3
level
Upper 1
description
Flooring - HardWood
Den
level
Main
description
Flooring - HardWood
Dining Room
level
Main
description
Flooring - HardWood
Family Room
level
Lower 1
description
Basement - Finished, Flooring - Other
Kitchen
level
Main
description
Flooring - Tile/Brick, Countertop(s) - Granite, Kitchen - Electric Cooking
Living Room
level
Main
description
Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
General for 1254 Van Buren Street NW
AccessibilityNone
Architectural StyleColonial
CityWASHINGTON
Condo/Coop Association Y/NNo
Construction MaterialsBrick
Cool FuelElectric
CoolingCentral A/C
CountyWASHINGTON
Directions16th St to Van Buren
Full Baths2
Garage Y/NNo
HOANo
HeatingForced Air
Legal SubdivisionBrightwood
Levels3
Lot Size Square Feet5257.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
ModificationTimestamp2025-09-04T13:59:24
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionSettlement
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG662.23
Property TypeResidential
School DistrictDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusACTIVE
Structure TypeDetached
Subdivision NameBRIGHTWOOD
Tax Annual Amount6562.0
Tax Assessed Value780050.0
Tax Lot35
Tax Year2024
Total SQFT1848
TransportationBus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
Water Access Y/NNo
Year Built1940
Year Built SourceAssessor
ZoningR-1-B
Exterior for 1254 Van Buren Street NW
Foundation DetailsBlock
Land Assessed Value405470.00
Land Use Code
Lot Size Acres0.12
Lot Size SourceAssessor
Navigable Water Y/NNo
PoolNo Pool
Soil TypesUdorthents
Type of ParkingDriveway, On Street
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
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