# 1261 U Street SE, Washington, DC 20020 > **TL;DR:** 3bd/2ba townhouse, $399,500 ($298/sqft), built 1905, 1,340 sqft. > Solar, A/C. Est. $2,137/mo. Listed 15 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $399,500 | | Price/sqft | $298 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 full, 1 half | | Square Feet | 1,340 | | Year Built | 1905 | | Lot Size | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) | | Stories | 2 | | Property Type | Townhouse (Townhouse) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 15 | ## Why This Home Stands Out - **Solar Panels** - Solar panels listed ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $2,020 | | Estimated Insurance | $117 | | **Total** | **$2,137** | ## Key Amenities - Solar - A/C ## Property Highlights - Built in 1905 - 0.03 acre lot - 2 stories ## Description ### Agent Description Historic Anacostia porch-front charmer facing "Rosie's row" checks all the boxes. Three full bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms above grade, plenty of private outdoor space for grilling, beautiful hardwood floors and custom shed for all of your unmet storage needs. The home sits just one block from Busboys and Poets, a morning stroll away from Grounded coffee shop/yoga. Meet friends at the Atlas Brewery and playground or access city-wide running and bike trails. Transportation is easy - just a 10-minute walk to Anacostia metro green line or 10-minute bike ride to the orange/silver line; bus stop two blocks away runs from Union Market through Capitol Hill and down to Congress Heights. rooftop solar panels. Call us for a private tour! ## Location - **Address:** 1261 U Street SE, Washington, DC 20020 - **County:** WASHINGTON - **Neighborhood:** ANACOSTIA HISTORIC DISTRICT - **Coordinates:** 38.86614, -76.98753 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=38.86614,-76.98753 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** LeeAnna Melton · **License:** SP200205917 - **Brokerage:** Allegiance Realty Partners, LLC - **Phone:** (703) 824-4800 - **Broker Phone:** (703) 824-4800 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1261-U-St-SE_Washington_DC_20020_M53824-85748?f=listhub&s=TRENDPA&m=DCDC2282662&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![1261 U Street SE - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4eb0b43877d4e7afb26acddf96c25442l-f3765702984r.jpg) ![1261 U Street SE - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4eb0b43877d4e7afb26acddf96c25442l-f1161739179r.jpg) ![1261 U Street SE - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4eb0b43877d4e7afb26acddf96c25442l-f518889698r.jpg) ![1261 U Street SE - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4eb0b43877d4e7afb26acddf96c25442l-f360684870r.jpg) ![1261 U Street SE - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4eb0b43877d4e7afb26acddf96c25442l-f2209359438r.jpg) ![1261 U Street SE - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4eb0b43877d4e7afb26acddf96c25442l-f2876360854r.jpg) ![1261 U Street SE - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4eb0b43877d4e7afb26acddf96c25442l-f197428166r.jpg) ![1261 U Street SE - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4eb0b43877d4e7afb26acddf96c25442l-f1867275683r.jpg) ![1261 U Street SE - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4eb0b43877d4e7afb26acddf96c25442l-f2415433095r.jpg) ![1261 U Street SE - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4eb0b43877d4e7afb26acddf96c25442l-f377743613r.jpg) ![1261 U Street SE - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4eb0b43877d4e7afb26acddf96c25442l-f1900954634r.jpg) ![1261 U Street SE - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4eb0b43877d4e7afb26acddf96c25442l-f773387013r.jpg) ![1261 U Street SE - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4eb0b43877d4e7afb26acddf96c25442l-f1788838627r.jpg) ![1261 U Street SE - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4eb0b43877d4e7afb26acddf96c25442l-f1241729496r.jpg) ![1261 U Street SE - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4eb0b43877d4e7afb26acddf96c25442l-f734263306r.jpg) ![1261 U Street SE - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4eb0b43877d4e7afb26acddf96c25442l-f2740224036r.jpg) ![1261 U Street SE - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4eb0b43877d4e7afb26acddf96c25442l-f3821215902r.jpg) ![1261 U Street SE - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4eb0b43877d4e7afb26acddf96c25442l-f1272331306r.jpg) ![1261 U Street SE - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4eb0b43877d4e7afb26acddf96c25442l-f4154666027r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** DCDC2282662 | **Updated:** 2026-09-24 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1261-u-street-se-washington-dc-20020-c2282662) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1261-u-street-se-washington-dc-20020-c2282662#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1261-u-street-se-washington-dc-20020-c2282662", "name": "1261 U Street SE, Washington, DC 20020", "description": "Historic Anacostia porch-front charmer facing \"Rosie's row\" checks all the boxes. Three full bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms above grade, plenty of private outdoor space for grilling, beautiful hardwood floors and custom shed for all of your unmet storage needs. The home sits just one block from Busboys and Poets, a morning stroll away from Grounded coffee shop/yoga. 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