221 NICHOLSON STREET NE
Washington, DC 20011
$479,900
Welcome to 221 Nicholson Street NE in Riggs Park! This brick semi-detached home features three levels, two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, paid-off solar panels, and off-street parking. The solar panels can help lower electric bills and may provide extra income through solar energy credits. There is no solar lease payment.
Off the kitchen, a bonus room provides extra space for relaxing, dining, or working from home. The walkout basement has a full bathroom, walk-in closet, and laundry area, with flexible space for a family room or hobbies. The updated kitchen features wood cabinets, a decorative tile backsplash, and a gas stove. The rear deck is a great spot to relax or enjoy an outdoor meal. An 8-by-8-foot Amish-built storage shed provides extra space for tools, gardening supplies, and outdoor equipment.
Updates include six energy-efficient, double-pane replacement windows, a Lennox 90% efficient gas furnace with central air conditioning installed in 2016, and a 40-gallon gas water heater replaced in 2022. The upstairs bathroom includes a walk-in tub with built-in seating.
Nearby conveniences include Fort Totten Metro, the Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library, Walmart, and the Riggs-LaSalle Community Center. Minutes from the DC/MD line and major roads.
*** Extra living space, useful updates, and paid-off solar panels make this home a wonderful opportunity to add your own personal touch!***
Listing Courtesy of: Bennett Realty Solutions
240-475-0016
| Listing Id: | DCDC2289378 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $479,900 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 1,556 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $3,001 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 2,172.0 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.05 |
| Architectural Style: | Traditional |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Washington |
| Counties Or Regions: | Washington |
| Subdivision Name: | Riggs Park |
| Postal Code: | 20011 |
| Year Built: | 1952 |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right |
| Frequency: | Annually |
| Vacation Rental Yn: | No |
| Financing Types: | Cash, Conventional, Exchange, FHA, Negotiable |
| Mls List Date: | 2026-10-26 |
| Condo Yn: | No |
| Association?: | No |
| State Or Province: | DC |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 2509 |
| Legal Subdivision: | Riggs Park |
| Possession: | Immediate, Negotiable |
| Directions: | From Riggs Road NE, turn onto Nicholson Street NE. Continue to 221 Nicholson Street NE. |
| School District Key: | 121140357950 |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 1,124 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Finished Area: | 432 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source: | Estimated |
| Basement: | Windows, Walkout Level, Other |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Cooling: | Central A/C |
| Construction Materials: | Brick |
| Exterior Features: | Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Sidewalks, Street Lights |
| Foundation Details: | Slab, Concrete Perimeter |
| Accessibility Features: | Level Entry - Main |
| Garage?: | No |
| Heating: | 90% Forced Air |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source: | Estimated |
| Interior Features: | Combination Dining/Living, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Kitchen - Galley |
| Living Area Source: | Estimated |
| Parking Features: | Rented/Permit Required |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Deck, Patio, Brick |
| Levels: | 3 |
| Other Structures: | Above Grade, Below Grade |
| Year Built Source: | Assessor |
| Property Condition: | Good |
| Basement Yn: | Yes |
| Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Cooling Fuel: | Electric |
| Heating Fuel: | Natural Gas |
| Hot Water: | Natural Gas |
| Lower Level1 Full Baths: | 1 |
| Upper Level1 Bedrooms: | 2 |
| Upper Level1 Full Baths: | 1 |
| Story Types: | Lower 1, Main, Upper 1 |
| Type: | Twin/Semi-Detached |
| Central Air Yn: | Yes |
| Lower Level1 Total Baths: | 1.0 |
| Upper Level1 Total Baths: | 1.0 |
| Lower Levels Total Baths: | 1 |
| Lower Levels Total Full Baths: | 1 |
| Upper Levels Total Baths: | 1 |
| Upper Levels Total Bedrooms: | 2 |
| Upper Levels Total Full Baths: | 1 |
| Type Of Parking: | Off Street, On Street |
| Below Grade Area Total: | 432 |
| Source Of Measure Bg: | Estimated |
| Area Total: | 1,556 |
| Source Of Measure: | Estimated |
| Sub Structure Types: | Shed |
| Assessment Year: | 2026 |
| In City Limits Yn: | Yes |
| City Town Tax: | $3,001.00 |
| City Tax Frequency: | Annually |
| County Tax Frequency: | Annually |
| Tax Assessment Amount: | $443,810.00 |
| Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: | 1,313 |
| Tax Year: | 2026 |
| Zoning: | R-2 |
| Listing Tax: | 3711//0086 |
| Auto Update Tax Data Yn: | Yes |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Real Estate Owned Yn: | No |
| Special Listing Conditions: | Standard |
| Lot Size Source: | Assessor |
| Lot Size Units: | Square Feet |
| Pool Types: | No Pool |
| Senior Community?: | No |
| Soil Types: | Unknown |
| Water Access Yn: | No |
| Water Oriented Yn: | No |
| Laundry Types: | Basement |
| Tidal Water Yn: | No |
| Water View Yn: | No |
| Navigable Water Yn: | No |
| Riparian Rights Yn: | No |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Price Per Square Foot: | $426.96 |
| School District NameSchool District: | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Short Sales: | No |
| Fireplace?: | No |
| New Construction?: | No |
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