


Listing Courtesy of: BRIGHT IDX / Coldwell Banker Realty / Harry "Nicholas" Dunstan
1603 S Street NW Washington, DC 20009
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$2,249,900 (USD)
OPEN HOUSE TIMES
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OPENThu, Apr 22:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Description
Dupont Compound - an exceptional offering in the heart of Dupont Circle, featuring a main residence, separate English basement, and a detached carriage house with private parking. A rare combination of scale, architectural significance, and seamless income potential, all set in one of Washington’s most iconic locations. First public offering since 1965! The main residence features 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, complemented by a legal 1-bedroom, 1-bath English basement apartment, and a detached ADU carriage house with a large private garage and an upper-level studio.The main residence is defined by soaring ceilings and a light-filled open layout, anchored by a chef’s kitchen that flows seamlessly to a private rear deck, ideal for elevated indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs, the primary suite captures treetop views and a direct sightline to the iconic Scottish Rite Temple, while a second bedroom and bath offer flexibility and value-add potential. Expansion opportunities remain, with additional buildable space and plans that may convey.The separately metered English basement offers high ceilings, updated finishes, a full kitchen, fireplace, in-unit washer/dryer, and dual access, perfect for refined guest living or income.Completing the offering is the coveted detached carriage house, featuring a private garage and an upper-level studio apartment. Fully self-contained with a kitchen, bath and washer/dryer, providing exceptional privacy and versatility as a guest suite, home office, or premium rental. Both auxiliary units have been consistently leased, delivering strong, reliable income with flexibility for long- or short-term use.1603 S Street NW offers the perfect blend of location, scale, tranquility and income potential, with room to expand. A rare opportunity to own a true compound in one of DC’s most iconic neighborhoods. In a rapidly disappearing category of single-family homes with carriage houses, offerings like this are exceptionally scarce.
MLS #:
DCDC2252962
DCDC2252962
Taxes
$5,746(2025)
$5,746(2025)
Lot Size
1,795 SQFT
1,795 SQFT
Type
Townhouse
Townhouse
Year Built
1865
1865
Style
Victorian, Carriage House
Victorian, Carriage House
School District
District of Columbia Public Schools
District of Columbia Public Schools
Listed By
Harry "Nicholas" Dunstan, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source
BRIGHT IDX
Last checked Mar 30 2026 at 7:33 PM EDT
BRIGHT IDX
Last checked Mar 30 2026 at 7:33 PM EDT
Bathroom Details
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathroom: 1
Subdivision
- Dupont Circle
Property Features
- Above Grade
- Below Grade
- Foundation: Slab
Heating and Cooling
- Hot Water
- Central A/C
Basement Information
- English
Flooring
- Hardwood
Exterior Features
- Brick
Utility Information
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Fuel: Electric
Stories
- 3
Living Area
- 2,010 sqft
Location
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