1238 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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OFF MARKET

$890,000

Last sold price
  • 8 Beds
  • 3,164 sqft

1238 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Trinidad
Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 12, 2025 for $890,000

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1254 Simms Pl NE, Washington, DC
0.25
Multi-Family Home
$985,000
01/12/26
8
-
3,360
1635 Montello Ave NE, Washington, DC
0.12
Multi-Family Home
$1,200,000
10/03/25
8
-
2,652
1258 Simms Pl NE, Washington, DC
0.25
Multi-Family Home
$951,000
10/03/25
7
4
2,800
1719 W Virginia Ave NE, Washington, DC
0.27
Multi-Family Home
$840,000
10/24/25
4
-
3,100
1649 Trinidad Ave NE, Washington, DC
0.19
Multi-Family Home
$850,000
08/21/26
4
-
2,870
1408 Holbrook St NE, Washington, DC
0.23
Multi-Family Home
$740,000
11/07/25
4
-
2,730
1601 Holbrook St NE, Washington, DC
0.25
Multi-Family Home
$685,000
10/10/25
4
4
2,720
1208 Raum St NE, Washington, DC
0.20
Multi-Family Home
$565,000
06/08/26
4
4
2,550
1211 Simms Pl NE, Washington, DC
0.22
Multi-Family Home
$1,220,000
01/13/26
3
4
3,472

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1247 Penn St NE #4, Washington, DC 20002
0.03
$324,800
3
1
625
Off Market
1264 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002
0.04
$499,000
3
2
1,550
Recently Sold
1230 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002
0.01
-
8
-
3,164
Off Market
1266 Penn St NE #1, Washington, DC 20002
0.05
$472,100
2
2.5
1,000
Off Market
1271 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002
0.06
$621,100
2
2.5
1,452
Off Market
1236 Owen Pl NE, Washington, DC 20002
0.04
$810,000
4
3.5
2,052
For Sale
1250 Queen St NE, Washington, DC 20002
0.05
$1,145,000
12
4
3,376
For Sale
1238 Queen St NE #3, Washington, DC 20002
0.04
$216,000
2
1.5
748
Recently Sold
1226 Owen Pl NE, Washington, DC 20002
0.04
$650,000
3
2.5
1,949
For Sale
1266 Owen Pl NE, Washington, DC 20002
0.06
$878,900
4
3.5
2,106
Off Market
1281 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002
0.07
$650,000
3
2
1,380
For Sale

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1939
3,164 sqft
Open Parking

About this House

90k Price drop! Entire building is vacant and ready for new owner. Four 2 bedroom 1 bath units- Units are metered separately for electric and water. Washer and dryer in each unit, fenced rear shared yard. Could be a buy and hold or condo conversion- they are all over the street! Easy access to Gallaudett, H Street Corridor, Union Market, Cap Hill and all major local roads+highways. Bus route at bottom of street.
1238 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002 is a 8 bedroom, 3,164 sqft multi-family in Trinidad, built in 1939. It last sold for $890,000 on Sep 12, 2025 (1% below the $899,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Chris Sartwell, (240) 353-3164
RLAH @properties
Bought with: Randy Louis, (240) 277-8515, Jason Mitchell Group
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DCDC2137054

Home Details for 1238 Penn St NE

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 20Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 8
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3164 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: None
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: Crawl SpaceNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1939
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: Interior Row/TownhouseArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 4057//0201

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $899,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Sep 18 2025Possession Timing: Immediate

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: WASHINGTONCommunity: Trinidad
School Information
Elementary School District: District Of Columbia Public SchoolsJr High / Middle School District: District Of Columbia Public SchoolsHigh School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3164 Square Feet

Community

Number Of Vacant Units: 3

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2703 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Agency

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: DCDC2137054

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 12, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2137054
Sold
$890,000
Jun 4, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2137054
Pending
$899,900
May 15, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2137054
Contingent
$899,900
Apr 15, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2137054
PriceChange
$899,900
Price decreased by 4%
Feb 5, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2137054
PriceChange
$939,900
Price decreased by 5%

Market trends in Washington

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$681K
$8.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$508
$1MoM
Available listings
2829
237MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

Trinidad
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What Locals Say about Trinidad

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 100 % Say there are community events

  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 100 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 100 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 100 % Say kids play outside

  • 100 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 100 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

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  • Jacob West
    "Notice a lot of historical landmarks and culture throughout the neighborhood. This area is obviously a nice place for someone who is a working class citizen."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great access to buses and the red line at union station. Great location to get to the Wharf, Eastern Market, or H easily. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It's a great place with a wonderful farmers market weekends. Kid and pretty friendly. You'll live it"
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  • Trulia User
    "Friendly environment and close parks. Walking distances to stores and schools. Very Quiet neighborhood. "
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  • Tracey P.
    "This neighborhood is a great place to live. The people are friendly and it’s close to restaurants and bars. It’s also growing rapidly and makes it an exciting place to live."
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  • Tracey P.
    "I’ve lived in Trinidad for three years and love the neighborhood. It’s walking distance to amazing restaurants and bars and close to the rapidly growing union market area and Ivy City. "
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  • Shavonna J. W.
    "The neighborhood school is not the best but the lottery helps with that. As far as diversity goes this community has it hand over fist. "
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  • Shavonna J. W.
    "This neighbor is amazing. I like my neighbors and their kids/pets. The metro is frequent and the mail lady is like clockwork always on time. You will love it here "
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  • Ibnabu
    "Green space is plenty . Everything is clean. Very neighborly fun convenient and safe. Many students in area. We all love each other. Still affordable "
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  • SA
    "I'd say living here is a tad socially uncomfortable. but there's totally people walking dogs around during the day"
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  • Six
    "Just moved here and love the area! Best part is the short walk to bars and restaurants on H street. 5 min drive to Ivy City too."
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  • Clarencewturneriv
    "It's okay. It's in a good location. There is plenty to do around here. Public transportation is readily available. There are regular street cleanings."
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  • iris n. c.
    "Safety for the children.. very good schools.. how far is the playgrounds from home.... family area... recreation center.. "
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  • Jobblow
    "Centrally located to H St, Union Market, the distilleries in Ivy City, but still has affordable homes."
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  • Jenny r.
    "It’s very close to everything you need restaurants, grocery stores, etc. I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 25 years. "
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Frequently asked questions about 1238 Penn St NE

  • What is the price history for 1238 Penn St NE?
    1238 Penn St NE in Washington, DC last sold for $890,000 in September 2025.
  • Is Washington a buyer's or seller's market?
    Washington is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Washington?
    The median sale price in Washington is $681K. That is up $8.5K from the prior month.
  • What are the closest schools to 1238 Penn St NE?
    The closest schools to 1238 Penn St NE in Washington, DC are Dunbar High School (rated 3/10), Wheatley Education Campus (Pre-K/Elementary/Middle, rated 4/10).
  • Does 1238 Penn St NE have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1238 Penn St NE in Washington, DC has air conditioning.
  • Does 1238 Penn St NE have parking?
    Yes, 1238 Penn St NE in Washington, DC has on-site parking.

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