116 5th Street Southeast

Closed 6/20/25

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Last Sold Price

$1,600,000

4 beds4 baths2,631 sqft

116 5th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

TownhouseProperty Type

0.04 acresLot Size

1908Year Built

$608/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Discover timeless charm and modern comfort in this picturesque Capitol Hill residence, nestled on a serene tree-lined street. Built in 1908, this elegant 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home offers over 2,630 square feet of beautifully finished living space across three levels. >> From the inviting front garden to the expansive backyard, this home is ideal for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying city living. Step through original French doors into a light-filled vestibule where 10-foot ceilings, original...Discover timeless charm and modern comfort in this picturesque Capitol Hill residence, nestled on a serene tree-lined street. Built in 1908, this elegant 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home offers over 2,630 square feet of beautifully finished living space across three levels. >> From the inviting front garden to the expansive backyard, this home is ideal for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying city living. Step through original French doors into a light-filled vestibule where 10-foot ceilings, original hardwood floors, and custom trim work evoke the home’s historic roots. >> The open-concept main level features a spacious living room with a striking bay window and a formal dining area adorned with a crystal chandelier and vintage tin wallpaper. The well-appointed kitchen is a chef’s dream, boasting stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a generous breakfast bar for four, and direct access to the private backyard. A convenient powder room and a washer/dryer complete this level. >> Upstairs, the sun-drenched Primary Suite offers a peaceful retreat with a bay window and a luxurious ensuite bath. Two additional bedrooms—one with its own private deck—share a stylish full bathroom. >> The versatile lower level, with private entrances, provides a flexible layout ideal for a den, in-law suite, or potential rental unit. This space includes a kitchenette, a third full bath, and a utility room with ample storage and a second laundry. >> Recent updates include HVAC/split system, cooktop, and dishwasher (2024). >> Ideally located just blocks from the Capitol, Metro, Eastern Market, Union Station, Stanton Park, neighborhood shops and dining, and in-bounds for Brent Elementary—this exceptional home combines the best of historic elegance and modern living in an unbeatable location.

Listing closed: 06/20/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DCDC2194592

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Property Information for 116 5th Street Southeast

Property Details

Taxes: $11,699 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: District of Columbia
Tax ID Number: 0842//0025
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Style: Victorian
Levels/Stories: 3
Furnished: No
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Expected On Market Date: 05-01-2025
Subdivision: CAPITOL HILL
Subdivision: CAPITOL HILL (WASHINGTON DC)
Legal Subdivision: Capitol Hill
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,786.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 845.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 845.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1908
Lot Size: 0.04 AC / 1,576 SF

Location

In City Limits: Yes
Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile

School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District County ID: 121140357950
SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
Elementary School: BRENT (WASHINGTON DC)
ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
Middle Or Junior School: JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY (WASHINGTON DC)
MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
High School: EASTERN (WASHINGTON DC)
HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
County: WASHINGTON

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: $1,509,080

Year Assessed: 2025
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $806,480
City Town Tax: $11,699
Land Assessed Value: $702,600
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: RF-3
Tax Lot: 25
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Recessed, Lighting - Pendants, Window Treatments

Room 2

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Marble

Room 3

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Balcony Access, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Recessed, Window Treatments

Room 4

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Marble, Window Treatments

Room 5

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 6

Room Type: Half Bath
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Countertop(s) - Granite, Double Sink, Window Treatments, Wet Bar, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Recessed

Room 8

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Recessed, Window Treatments

Room 9

Room Type: Bathroom 3
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile

Room 10

Room Type: Laundry
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 11

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Built-Ins, Flooring - HardWood, Window Treatments

Room 12

Room Type: Laundry
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 13

Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Breakfast Bar, Window Treatments

Room 14

Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Built-Ins, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Tile, Lighting - Recessed, Window Treatments, Wet Bar

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,631.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,631.00
Total SQFT: 2,631.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8038/0146/2266/803801462266_512_384_WM_e_WPiuCS7qh42kjx.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Paneled Walls
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Tile
Basement Type: Fully Finished, Interior Access, Outside Entrance
Foundation Details: Permanent
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum

Fencing: Wrought Iron, Wood
Parcel ID: 15988380
Additional Parcels: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street

Interior Features

Interior Features: Wood Floors, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Window Treatments, Wet/Dry Bar, Wainscotting, Bar, Dining Area, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Galley, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Kitchenette, Breakfast Area
Fireplace: No

Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Microwave, Dryer - Front Loading, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Cooktop, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater, Cooktop - Down Draft, Oven - Wall, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector
Door Features: Double Entry, French
Window Features: Transom, Double Hung, Skylights, Bay/Bow
Laundry Type: Basement, Main Floor
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mq1qwfidpplg57n362cy4/116-5th-St-SE-UNBRANDED.mp4?rlkey=n4skc05k9v792z1e9zcb6phyi&raw=1

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)

Pool: No Pool
Horse: No

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 116 5th Street Southeast

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 20, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2194592	$1,600,000	—
Jun 17, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1902233202	$1,600,000	+3.9% / yr
May 15, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2194592		—
May 15, 2025	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2194592		—
May 1, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2194592	$1,635,000	—
Mar 9, 2018	Closed BRIGHT #1005198187	$1,210,000	—
Mar 2, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #619373728	$1,210,000	+4.5% / yr
Feb 13, 2018	Pending BRIGHT #1005198187		—
Jan 25, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005198187	$1,250,000	—
Apr 12, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #351065651	$975,000	+1.7% / yr
Apr 11, 2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003371870	$975,000	—
Mar 14, 2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003371870		—
Mar 1, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003371870	$999,000	—
Dec 31, 2012	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009714732		—
Nov 5, 2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009714732	$999,000	—
Jun 28, 2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243793711	$870,000	—
Jun 28, 2006	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC128108	$870,000	—
Apr 28, 2006	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC128108		—
Apr 21, 2006	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC409164	$924,900	—
Apr 21, 2006	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC409164		—
Apr 21, 2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC128108	$889,000	—
Feb 9, 2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC409164	$989,000	—
Apr 15, 2002	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC197836	$665,000	—
Feb 1, 2002	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC197836		—
Jan 18, 2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC197836	$699,000	—
Sep 15, 1999	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC287278	$439,000	—
Jul 26, 1999	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC287278		—
May 14, 1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC287278	$487,500	—
May 28, 1998	Expired BRIGHT #DCDC323738	$385,000	—
May 29, 1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC323738	$385,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/20/2025	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2194592	$1,600,000
06/17/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1902233202	$1,600,000 +3.9% / yr
05/15/2025	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2194592	—
05/15/2025	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2194592	—
05/01/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2194592	$1,635,000
03/09/2018	Closed BRIGHT #1005198187	$1,210,000
03/02/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #619373728	$1,210,000 +4.5% / yr
02/13/2018	Pending BRIGHT #1005198187	—
01/25/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005198187	$1,250,000
04/12/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #351065651	$975,000 +1.7% / yr
04/11/2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003371870	$975,000
03/14/2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003371870	—
03/01/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003371870	$999,000
12/31/2012	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009714732	—
11/05/2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009714732	$999,000
06/28/2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #243793711	$870,000
06/28/2006	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC128108	$870,000
04/28/2006	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC128108	—
04/21/2006	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC409164	$924,900
04/21/2006	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC409164	—
04/21/2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC128108	$889,000
02/09/2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC409164	$989,000
04/15/2002	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC197836	$665,000
02/01/2002	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC197836	—
01/18/2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC197836	$699,000
09/15/1999	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC287278	$439,000
07/26/1999	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC287278	—
05/14/1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC287278	$487,500
05/28/1998	Expired BRIGHT #DCDC323738	$385,000
05/29/1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC323738	$385,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 116 5th Street Southeast

Taxable ValueLand$702,600Additions$806,480Total$1,509,080

Tax Record2025$12,063 ($1,005 / month)

Home Facts

Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,786 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,786 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,576 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1908Year Renovated1998ZoningRF-1/CAPCountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN0842 0025Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 116 5th Street Southeast

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Brent Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.3 mi
5/10	Jefferson Middle School Academy	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.4 mi
3/10	Eastern High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
6/10	Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	3.4 mi
NR	River Terrace Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	3 to 12	2.2 mi
8/10	Dorothy I. Height Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	4.2 mi
NR	Waterfront Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.9 mi
NR	Capitol Learning Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 4	0.6 mi
NR	Capitol Hill Day School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Brent Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
5/10	Jefferson Middle School Academy Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.4 mi
3/10	Eastern High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
6/10	Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) Public9 to 12 Nearby school	3.4 mi
NR	River Terrace Elementary School Public3 to 12 Nearby school	2.2 mi
8/10	Dorothy I. Height Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	4.2 mi
NR	Waterfront Academy PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	Capitol Learning Academy PrivateK to 4 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Capitol Hill Day School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.5 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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