1260 Kearny Street NE, Washington, DC 20017
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Sqft
- 2,513
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Overview
Did you ever want to be a part of history? Your opportunity is here! Part of the Jehiel Brooks Farm, this area was first subdivided into Brookland in 1887; Catholic U, Fransican Monastery, & St Anthony's Church all became part of the original development, urging immigrants to settle here. 1260 Kearny St was built sometime between 1900-1905, & was originally a stop for farmers from NC bringing their wares to the North to sell. The nearby streetcar and B&O train gave access to the western states--making it a perfect place to stop & also gave folks a reason to move 'out of the city' as commuting was easy to do. In the roaring 20s this home doubled as a speakeasy hidden in the top floor attic! Life at 1260 Kearny pivoted in the 40s and 50s to being a rooming house, family residence, & eventually rental housing for several notable punk rock bands and musicians of the 80s. Check out the Banned in DC book in the home featuring pictures taken inside the house!
The late 80s brought the prop
Location
Full feature list
Basic info
- Property type
- House
- Number of bedrooms
- 3
- Number of bathrooms
- 2
- Square feet
- 2,513
- Lot size (acres)
- 0.17
- Year built
- 1905
Interior features
- Basement
- Yes, Unfinished
Utilities
- Heating
- Natural gas, Forced air
- Cooling
- Ceiling fan(s), Window unit(s), Electric
- Sewer
- Public sewer
- Water
- Public
Taxes
- Tax Annual Amount (2025)
- $5,999
Public schools
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