1278 Oates St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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SOLD
MAR 13, 2026

$458,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,604 sqft

1278 Oates St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Trinidad
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 13, 2026 for $455,000 (1% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$458K
Since last month
Increased$8K (+1.7%)
Since last year
Increased$21K (+4.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$4K (+0.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by 0% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$459K
August 2026$458K
July 2026$452K
June 2026$453K
May 2026$457K
April 2026$453K
March 2026$454K
February 2026$448K
January 2026$449K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1230 Oates St NE, Washington, DC
0.08
Townhouse
$510,000
08/12/26
3
1.5
1,685
1264 Penn St NE, Washington, DC
0.09
Townhouse
$499,000
06/25/26
3
2
1,550
1308 Trinidad Ave NE, Washington, DC
0.06
Townhouse
$735,000
02/20/26
3
2
1,614
1227 Owen Pl NE, Washington, DC
0.09
Townhouse
$625,000
07/07/26
4
2
1,605
1235 Owen Pl NE, Washington, DC
0.07
Townhouse
$520,000
03/13/26
4
2
2,013
1269 Oates St NE, Washington, DC
0.03
Townhouse
$415,000
06/25/26
3
1
1,552
1403 Orren St NE, Washington, DC
0.09
Townhouse
$550,000
10/07/25
3
2
2,264
1277 Oates St NE, Washington, DC
0.03
Townhouse
$454,750
05/29/26
3
1
1,294
1273 Holbrook Ter NE, Washington, DC
0.13
Townhouse
$565,000
05/05/26
4
2
1,891

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1277 Owen Pl NE, Washington, DC 20002
0.02
$723,800
4
3.5
1,910
Off Market
1285 Owen Pl NE, Washington, DC 20002
0.02
$614,000
3
3
1,480
Off Market
1266 Owen Pl NE, Washington, DC 20002
0.05
$873,800
4
3.5
2,106
Off Market
1270 Owen Pl NE, Washington, DC 20002
0.04
$745,900
3
2
1,811
Off Market
1412 Trinidad Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
0.02
$934,400
3
1
1,723
Off Market
1277 Oates St NE, Washington, DC 20002
0.03
$454,750
3
1
1,294
Recently Sold
1273 Oates St NE, Washington, DC 20002
0.03
$885,000
4
3.5
1,294
Recently Sold
1269 Oates St NE, Washington, DC 20002
0.03
$415,000
3
1
1,552
Recently Sold
1279 Oates St NE, Washington, DC 20002
0.03
$894,999
4
3.5
1,805
For Sale
1426 Trinidad Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
0.05
$876,000
4
3.5
1,972
Off Market
1242 Oates St NE, Washington, DC 20002
0.06
$699,000
4
3
1,685
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1925
1,604 sqft
$284/sqft
Open Parking

About this House

Buyer could not perform - BACK ON MARKET! Still a deal - This spacious Trinidad row home is priced to motivate and ready for a buyer with a vision to upgrade this ready-to-renovate gem into a diamond. Three levels of living space provide opportunities for an open layout, huge bedrooms, and a separate basement unit. The massive main level provides ample space for living, lounging and entertaining. The lower level with separate entry provides additional living space and potential for a separate unit. The upper level provides a massive owners suite and two additional bedrooms to combine into larger resting quarters or leave separate to make space for a home office. Alley-accessible parking for one car. Front yard offers space for growing greenery. Potential after renovation value of $700k+ OR possible monthly rental income over $3,500/mo. Run the numbers and let's make a deal - sellers are motivated but the numbers need to work. Make this Trinidad treasure yours today!
1278 Oates St NE, Washington, DC 20002 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,604 sqft townhouse in Trinidad, built in 1925. It last sold for $455,000 on Mar 13, 2026 (1% above the $449,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $458,200, with a rent estimate of $3,505/month.
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Jessamyn Spain, (703) 577-8369
RE/MAX Distinctive Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with: Crystal Crittenden, (202) 246-0931, Compass
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DCDC2232422

Home Details for 1278 Oates St NE

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: OtherNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1604 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: In Basement,Dryer In Unit,Washer In UnitRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot Water,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),Window Unit(s),ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Door: Storm Door(s)Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile/Brick, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: ThreeAccessibility: NoneFloors: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile Brick, Wood
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No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Architectural ShinglePatio / Porch: Patio, Deck, ScreenedFencing: Chain Link, Back YardOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeExterior: Awning(s), Stone Retaining WallsFoundation: Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Driveway,On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Septic
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1294 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 310 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925Year Renovated: 2012
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: Interior Row/TownhouseArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: AverageParcel Number: 4060//0046

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $449,000Price Per Sqft: $284/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Mar 16 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: WASHINGTONCommunity: Washington Dc
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: 1941 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1298 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Private Financing Available

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DCDC2232422Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1294

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display: Y

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 13, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2232422
Sold
$455,000
Nov 29, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2232422
Pending
$449,000
Nov 20, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2232422
Listed For Sale
$449,000
Nov 14, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2175966
ListingRemoved
$449,000
Sep 24, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2175966
Contingent
$449,000

Market trends in Washington

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$669K
$1.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
Price per sq ft
$506
$3MoM
Available listings
3058
185MoM

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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 1278 Oates St NE

  • What is 1278 Oates St NE estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1278 Oates St NE in Washington, DC is $458,200.
  • What is the price history for 1278 Oates St NE?
    1278 Oates St NE in Washington, DC last sold for $455,000 in March 2026.
  • 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 $669K. That is down $1.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 1278 Oates St NE have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1278 Oates St NE in Washington, DC has air conditioning.
  • Does 1278 Oates St NE have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1278 Oates St NE in Washington, DC has in-unit laundry.

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