4-Bedroom Riggs Park Townhouse for Sale: 1225 Gallatin St NE, Washington DC 20017
A fully renovated corner-unit row home one mile from Fort Totten Metro — priced at $654,900
1225 Gallatin St NE is a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath semi-detached brick row home in Riggs Park, Northeast Washington DC, listed at $654,900. Fully gut-renovated in 2017, this three-level corner unit offers 1,692 square feet of finished living space, a gourmet kitchen with Calacatta marble waterfall countertop, coffered ceilings, a fully finished basement suite, and a private 2-car driveway — all less than one mile from Fort Totten Metro Station (Red, Yellow, and Green lines). It is zoned in-bounds for Bunker Hill Elementary, which offers universal Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 with free before- and after-school care. At $387 per square foot, this home is priced below many comparable renovated properties in the surrounding Northeast DC neighborhoods.
Property Snapshot
What Makes This Home Stand Out
A handful of details set 1225 Gallatin apart from typical renovated row homes in the Fort Totten–Riggs Park corridor:
Corner semi-detached position: extra windows on the side elevation flood the home with natural light, and the wraparound fenced yard is far larger than a standard mid-block rowhouse lot.
Calacatta marble waterfall island: this is a high-end kitchen finish typically found in homes priced $100,000–$200,000 higher. The coffered ceilings add the same level of distinction.
Fully finished basement suite with soaring ceilings, a luxury walk-in shower, wet bar, and private rear entrance — ideal as an in-law suite, au pair quarters, or a mortgage-helper rental.
Private 2-car paved driveway with alley access: off-street parking for two vehicles is a meaningful practical advantage in a neighborhood where street parking competes with nearby apartment density.
No HOA: there are no monthly dues or association restrictions. What you pay is what you keep.
In-bounds for Bunker Hill Elementary universal Pre-K: one of very few DC schools offering free, universal Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 with free extended care — a direct financial benefit to families with young children.
For Buyers: Why Riggs Park Is Worth a Serious Look in 2026
Riggs Park has spent the past decade quietly closing the gap with higher-profile Northeast DC neighborhoods like Brookland and Takoma, and the investment is now plainly visible.
The Fort Totten Development Story
Art Place at Fort Totten — the Cafritz Foundation's two-million-square-foot mixed-use development on South Dakota Avenue NE — represents one of the most significant neighborhood investments in northeast DC in a generation. Phase I delivered 520 residential units and 93,000 square feet of retail anchored by Onelife Fitness. Phase II broke ground with an Aldi grocery store opening in December 2024, and plans include a performing arts center, a children's museum under the Explore! brand, a food collective, and additional residential units. This kind of sustained, institutional-backed investment reshapes property values in the surrounding blocks for years to come.
1225 Gallatin St NE sits less than one mile from this development corridor — close enough to access it easily, far enough to sit on a quiet residential street.
Metro Access: Three Lines, One Station
Fort Totten Metro offers something rare: service on three separate lines — Red, Yellow, and Green — from a single station. That means direct access to downtown DC, the National Mall, Crystal City, and Maryland suburbs without transfers. For buyers who work anywhere along these corridors, Fort Totten competes favorably with far pricier neighborhoods like Columbia Heights or Petworth that offer similar transit access at substantially higher price points.
What the Market Is Telling Us
According to Redfin data for the Fort Totten–Riggs Park area, the average home price in March 2026 was $489,000, with homes averaging 78 days on the market. A fully renovated, 4-bedroom corner unit with this list of finishes at $654,900 positions itself clearly at the top of the neighborhood range — but with the renovation already done, the risk of hidden costs is materially lower than buying a 1950s-era home that needs work. For buyers weighing renovation projects vs. move-in-ready homes, that calculus matters.
Buyer Insight from Ryan Hehman: In my experience, fully renovated homes in emerging DC neighborhoods tend to hold value better through market softness than partially updated properties. The combination of a no-HOA structure, private parking, and a quality basement suite here gives a buyer multiple options — live in it as a family, use the basement for guests or family, or eventually rent the basement suite to offset carrying costs.
For Home Sellers: What This Listing Demonstrates About Modern DC Marketing
If you're a homeowner in Riggs Park, Fort Totten, Brookland, or the surrounding Northeast DC neighborhoods thinking about selling, this listing is worth studying — not for the property itself, but for what it shows about how homes get sold in this market.
This is a home with genuinely strong bones: a gut renovation, premium finishes, a standout kitchen, and a basement suite that serves multiple buyer types. But none of those features matter if buyers can't find the listing, understand its value, or picture themselves in it.
At Compass, the approach to selling a home like this starts well before the property goes live on MLS. The Private Exclusive program allows qualified buyers to see a home during preparation — before the public listing creates pressure — and the three-phase marketing strategy ensures the property builds market awareness at every stage. For a home with a basement suite, two parking spaces, and a sought-after school boundary, the right buyer pool is broader than you might expect: it includes families, move-up buyers, remote workers who want a dedicated workspace, and buyers with multi-generational household needs.
If you own a similar home in this corridor and want to understand what your property might sell for in today's market, the conversation starts with a no-obligation valuation — not a Zestimate, but a real assessment based on actual comparable sales and the specific characteristics of your home.
Riggs Park & Fort Totten: Neighborhood at a Glance
School Information for 1225 Gallatin St NE
School boundaries matter — both to families making buying decisions and to sellers marketing their homes. 1225 Gallatin St NE falls within the following DC Public School boundaries:
Bunker Hill Elementary : PK–5, Universal Pre-K3 & Pre-K4; free before & after care, 0.7 mi
Brookland Middle School: Grades 6–8, .9 mi
Dunbar High School: Grades 9-12, 3.3 Miles
For families with young children, the Bunker Hill Pre-K benefit deserves special attention. Universal Pre-K with free extended care in DC typically costs $15,000–$25,000 per year per child in private programs. Being in-bounds for a school that offers this at no cost is a direct, calculable financial benefit — and a differentiator that most MLS listings fail to communicate clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1225 Gallatin St NE a good buy in the current DC market?
At $654,900 for a gut-renovated 4-bedroom home with private parking, no HOA, and a fully finished basement suite under a mile from a three-line Metro station, the price reflects strong value for what you're getting. The Fort Totten–Riggs Park market median was $489,000 in March 2026, so this home is priced above the neighborhood median — but the renovation quality, bedroom count, and school boundary justify the premium for the right buyer.
How far is 1225 Gallatin St NE from Fort Totten Metro?
Less than one mile — approximately a 15–18 minute walk or a short bike ride. Fort Totten Station serves the Red, Yellow, and Green lines, offering direct access to downtown DC, Union Station, Reagan National Airport, and Maryland suburbs without a transfer.
What are the property taxes on this home?
Annual property taxes are $5,227, or approximately $436 per month. The DC-assessed value is $699,690. There is no HOA fee.
Does this home have parking?
Yes — a private 2-car paved driveway with alley access. Off-street parking for two vehicles is a significant practical benefit in a neighborhood where surrounding apartment density (including the Art Place at Fort Totten complex) increases street parking competition.
What schools serve this address?
Bunker Hill Elementary (Pre-K through Grade 5, with universal Pre-K3/Pre-K4 and free extended care), Brookland Middle School (Grades 6–8), and Dunbar High School (Grades 9–12). School boundaries should always be independently verified with DC Public Schools at myschooldc.com.
Is Riggs Park a good neighborhood to buy in 2026?
It's one of the most compelling value propositions in northeast DC right now. The Art Place at Fort Totten development has brought over 520 residential units, a fitness center, an Aldi, and a performing arts center to within walking distance. The neighborhood has three-line Metro access, stable residential brick construction, and pricing that remains below comparable neighborhoods like Brookland and Petworth — with similar transit access.
Is there a basement apartment or rental unit?
The basement is a fully finished suite with soaring ceilings, a luxury stall shower, a wet bar, a private rear entrance, and a fourth bedroom. It is not currently configured as a separate legal rental unit, but the layout and entrance make it well-suited for in-law or au pair use. DC basement conversion rules and permitting requirements apply for anyone pursuing a formal rental configuration.
Ready to See This Home — or Sell One Like It?
I'm Ryan Hehman, a Compass agent specializing in Northeast DC, Prince George's County, and the Route 1 corridor. Whether you're a buyer looking to tour 1225 Gallatin or a seller in this neighborhood wanting to understand what your home is worth today — let's talk.
Call or text: 443-990-1230
Email: Ryan.Hehman@Compass.com