1239 5th St NW

4
Baths
1,784 Sq. Ft.
$603 / Sq. Ft.
1,784
Sq. Ft.
$603
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Fantastic opportunity to own this rarely available ​fully renovated TURN-KEY ​2-Unit Building. Great way to start investing in real estate and building wealth​ as you can live in one unit and rent the other, to help pay your mortgage.​This duplex​ is divided into 2 separately metered units​ the Main Level Unit​ ​(​A​) features ​2​BD/1​.5​BA ​and the Upper Level Unit ​(B) features 2BD/1​.5​BA.​ These ​fully remodeled units feature ​s​stacked W/D​'s​,recessed lights, updated kitchen with stainless...Fantastic opportunity to own this rarely available ​fully renovated TURN-KEY ​2-Unit Building. Great way to start investing in real estate and building wealth​ as you can live in one unit and rent the other, to help pay your mortgage.​This duplex​ is divided into 2 separately metered units​ the Main Level Unit​ ​(​A​) features ​2​BD/1​.5​BA ​and the Upper Level Unit ​(B) features 2BD/1​.5​BA.​ These ​fully remodeled units feature ​s​stacked W/D​'s​,recessed lights, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Quartz countertops, updated bathrooms and a rear exit to the fenced in backyard. Located in the Shaw/Mount Vernon neighborhoods with a walk score of 96 out of 100!​ ​ The appealing location is only a few blocks from Gallery Place /Chinatown with numerous dining and entertainment options, and close to Safeway, Apple Carnegie Library and CVS. The property is also very commuter-friendly with METRO and the Route 395 Tunnel only 2 blocks away.

Listing Agent

  1. Anousha Nikjouian

    Anousha Nikjouian

    Listing Agent

    Defined Real Estate

    P: (202)-802-5434

Property Details for 1239 5th Street Northwest

Tax ID Number
0513//0842
Ownership
Fee Simple
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Colonial
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Expected On Market Date
06-28-2023
Subdivision
MOUNT VERNON
LISTING UPDATED: 08/22/2023 10:57 AM

Property Details for 1239 5th Street Northwest

StatusClosed
MLS #DCDC2100716
Days on Market9
Taxes$5,922 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-Family / Fee Simple
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,280 SF
CountyDistrict of Columbia

Location

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Building Information for 1239 5th Street Northwest

Stories-Residences2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,280 SF

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Property Information for 1239 5th Street Northwest

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121140357950
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: WASHINGTON
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $722,210
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $180,680
  • City Town Tax: $5,922
  • Land Assessed Value: $541,530
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: R4
  • Tax Lot: 842
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $3,000
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Single Room Units Count: 0
  • One Bedroom Units Count: 0
  • Two Bedroom Units Count: 2
  • Three Bedroom Units Count: 0
  • Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2
  • Number Of Units Vacant: 2
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Type: Unit 1
  • Unit Type Occupied YN: No
  • Level: 1
  • Unit Type Lease Type: None
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Full Baths Count: 2
  • Total Rooms: 2
Unit 2
  • Type: Unit 2
  • Unit Type Occupied YN: No
  • Level: 2
  • Unit Type Lease Type: None
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Full Baths Count: 2
  • Total Rooms: 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Building Units Total: 2
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,784.00
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Parcel ID: 15981147
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Table Space
  • Fireplace: No
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
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Property History for 1239 5th Street Northwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 18, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2100716

$1,075,000
Aug 17, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1518460884

$1,075,000

+16.4% / yr

Aug 2, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2100716

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/18/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2100716

$1,075,000
08/17/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1518460884

$1,075,000

+16.4% / yr

08/02/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2100716

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Public Records for 1239 5th Street Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$551,400Additions$476,880Total$1,028,280
Tax Record2025$8,740 ($728 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,784 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,784 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,280 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1900Year Renovated2022ZoningRF-1CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN0513 0842

Schools near 1239 5th Street Northwest

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Walker-Jones Education Campus
PublicPK to 8

Dunbar High School
Public9 to 12

Benjamin Banneker High School
Public9 to 12

McKinley Technology High School
Public9 to 12

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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Historic heritage meets urban renewal. Shaw has long-standing residents that have spanned generations but is also attracting newer residents that appreciate the vitality of an urban lifestyle.

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