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Washington, D.C.'s oldest homes on the market, mapped

By Michelle Goldchain Updated
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By Michelle Goldchain Updated

To help curious homebuyers know which areas in Washington, D.C. have the oldest residences on the market, Curbed mapped each of them, ranging from a single-family home built in 1798 to a mixed-use shop constructed in 1880.

For history buffs, Curbed would suggest heading to Georgetown. Out of the 10 most historic homes currently on the D.C. market, almost half are located in the Northwest neighborhood.

MRIS, the only mid-Atlantic region’s real estate home search site, and national real estate brokerage Redfin provided Curbed the listings, which are mapped below from oldest to youngest. Neither source independently verified the year built for each listing.

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3425 Prospect Street NW (1798)

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Asking price: $8,500,000 Size: 9-bed, 9.5-bath single-family home

The skinny: This Georgetown single-family home was built by the nephew of George Mason. Now, it's on the market as one of the most expensive homes currently on the market. The bricks used to construct this home were imported from England. One previous resident included Senator Claiborne Pell.

3425 Prospect St, Washington, DC 20007

1809 12th Street NW (1800)

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Asking price: $1,100,000 Size: 3-bed, 2.5-bath, 1,844-square-foot townhome

The skinny: In the U Street Corridor, this recently renovated townhome is on the market with an enlarged kitchen, fully finished basement, and stone patio.

1809 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

101 North Carolina Avenue SE #408 (1800)

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Asking price: $289,000 Size: 0-bed, 1-bath, 437-square-foot condo

The skinny: To put it simply, the condo in this development isn't super stunning, but the building it's located in is over 200 years old, making it one of the oldest residential developments in the city. According to the listing, the pet-friendly unit offers a walk-in closet and stainless steel appliances. The monthly HOA dues total $415.

101 North Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

1309 35th Street NW (1805)

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Asking price: $3,150,000 Size: 3-bed, 4.5-bath, 1,936-square-foot single-family home

The skinny: In Georgetown, this roughly 2,000-square-foot residence, known as the Bussard-Newman House, comes with a separate two-story carriage house and off-street parking. Originally, the structure only had one story, but a second story was added in 1847. Central heating wasn't installed until 1920.

1309 35th St NW, Washington, DC 20007

3021 P Street NW (1813)

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Asking price: $3,149,000 Size: 3-bed, 3.5-bath, 3,900-square-foot townhome

The skinny: There are a total of four fireplaces throughout this listing along with highly sought out features for Georgetown like a large rear garden and a garage. The kitchen has been renovated, but the lower level still has "lots of potential."

3021 P St NW, Washington, DC 20007

1238 34th Street NW (1844)

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Asking price: $1,195,000 Size: 3-bed, 1.5-bath, 1,274-square-foot townhome

The skinny: In Georgetown, this townhome comes with a rear private patio and one parking space. The kitchen has been remodeled with stainless steel appliances. According to the listing, an Irish carpenter named Joshua Bateman constructed the property.

1238 34th St NW, Washington, DC 20007

1837 12th St NW (1870)

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Asking price: $1,895,000 Size: 7-bed, 5.5-bath, 3,676-square-foot townhome

The skinny: While dating all the way back to 1870, this townhome was rebuilt in 2014 with stainless steel appliances, a private deck, and multiple entertaining spaces. According to the listing, the buyer of this home also receives a $500 credit with District Title.

1837 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

1766 T Street NW (1875)

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Asking price: $1,199,000 Size: 3-bed, 2.5-bath, 1,232-square-foot townhome

The skinny: This historic home might be one of the most charming residences on this list. Along with a spacious front yard, there is also a private rear patio and off-street parking in the back. Inside, there are stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring, and built-ins.

1766 T St NW, Washington, DC 20009

409 H Street NE (1880)

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Asking price: $1,100,000 Size: 1-bed, 2-bath, 1,684-square-foot townhome

The skinny: This mixed-use, two-unit building can be used for a 900-square-foot shop on the ground-floor and an apartment on the upper level. The H Street townhome comes with built-ins, exposed brick, and a fenced-in, rear yard.

409 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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3425 Prospect Street NW (1798)

3425 Prospect St, Washington, DC 20007

Asking price: $8,500,000 Size: 9-bed, 9.5-bath single-family home

The skinny: This Georgetown single-family home was built by the nephew of George Mason. Now, it's on the market as one of the most expensive homes currently on the market. The bricks used to construct this home were imported from England. One previous resident included Senator Claiborne Pell.

3425 Prospect St, Washington, DC 20007

1809 12th Street NW (1800)

1809 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Asking price: $1,100,000 Size: 3-bed, 2.5-bath, 1,844-square-foot townhome

The skinny: In the U Street Corridor, this recently renovated townhome is on the market with an enlarged kitchen, fully finished basement, and stone patio.

1809 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

101 North Carolina Avenue SE #408 (1800)

101 North Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

Asking price: $289,000 Size: 0-bed, 1-bath, 437-square-foot condo

The skinny: To put it simply, the condo in this development isn't super stunning, but the building it's located in is over 200 years old, making it one of the oldest residential developments in the city. According to the listing, the pet-friendly unit offers a walk-in closet and stainless steel appliances. The monthly HOA dues total $415.

101 North Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

1309 35th Street NW (1805)

1309 35th St NW, Washington, DC 20007

Asking price: $3,150,000 Size: 3-bed, 4.5-bath, 1,936-square-foot single-family home

The skinny: In Georgetown, this roughly 2,000-square-foot residence, known as the Bussard-Newman House, comes with a separate two-story carriage house and off-street parking. Originally, the structure only had one story, but a second story was added in 1847. Central heating wasn't installed until 1920.

1309 35th St NW, Washington, DC 20007

3021 P Street NW (1813)

3021 P St NW, Washington, DC 20007

Asking price: $3,149,000 Size: 3-bed, 3.5-bath, 3,900-square-foot townhome

The skinny: There are a total of four fireplaces throughout this listing along with highly sought out features for Georgetown like a large rear garden and a garage. The kitchen has been renovated, but the lower level still has "lots of potential."

3021 P St NW, Washington, DC 20007

1238 34th Street NW (1844)

1238 34th St NW, Washington, DC 20007

Asking price: $1,195,000 Size: 3-bed, 1.5-bath, 1,274-square-foot townhome

The skinny: In Georgetown, this townhome comes with a rear private patio and one parking space. The kitchen has been remodeled with stainless steel appliances. According to the listing, an Irish carpenter named Joshua Bateman constructed the property.

1238 34th St NW, Washington, DC 20007

1837 12th St NW (1870)

1837 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Asking price: $1,895,000 Size: 7-bed, 5.5-bath, 3,676-square-foot townhome

The skinny: While dating all the way back to 1870, this townhome was rebuilt in 2014 with stainless steel appliances, a private deck, and multiple entertaining spaces. According to the listing, the buyer of this home also receives a $500 credit with District Title.

1837 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

1766 T Street NW (1875)

1766 T St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Asking price: $1,199,000 Size: 3-bed, 2.5-bath, 1,232-square-foot townhome

The skinny: This historic home might be one of the most charming residences on this list. Along with a spacious front yard, there is also a private rear patio and off-street parking in the back. Inside, there are stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring, and built-ins.

1766 T St NW, Washington, DC 20009

409 H Street NE (1880)

409 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Asking price: $1,100,000 Size: 1-bed, 2-bath, 1,684-square-foot townhome

The skinny: This mixed-use, two-unit building can be used for a 900-square-foot shop on the ground-floor and an apartment on the upper level. The H Street townhome comes with built-ins, exposed brick, and a fenced-in, rear yard.

409 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002