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5 beds2,486 sqft$617/sqft
217 5th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
TownhouseProperty Type
1,769 sq ftLot Size
1870Year Built
$617/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Open Sunday 1-3. Big, flexible Victorian Queen. In a prime walking location. Location; One of the best spots on Capitol Hill, a few blocks from Capitol South & Easter Market Metros and steps from the U. S. Capitol, Library of Congress, restaurants, shops, entertainment, and in the Brent School Catchment, between Stanton and Seward Parks. Memorable pubs, menus, meeting venues and fun sites nearby. Description: 11' ceilings, original variable width hardwood floorboards, and repurposed joists & beams,...Open Sunday 1-3. Big, flexible Victorian Queen. In a prime walking location. Location; One of the best spots on Capitol Hill, a few blocks from Capitol South & Easter Market Metros and steps from the U. S. Capitol, Library of Congress, restaurants, shops, entertainment, and in the Brent School Catchment, between Stanton and Seward Parks. Memorable pubs, menus, meeting venues and fun sites nearby. Description: 11' ceilings, original variable width hardwood floorboards, and repurposed joists & beams, add to the old-world feel of this expansive, yet private home. 217 5th is not your usual "cookie-cutter" clone renovation. The open LR/DR area has 2 fireplaces, exposed brick & original 1880s wood features. Refinished Joists compose the Breakfast Bar, framing a spacious stainless, stone, and wood Chef's Kitchen w/ yards of counters, and more than adequate cabinetry. A wet bar w/ fridge, a "stow-away" prep island, and extensive lighting provide the kitchen with an expansive setting for entertaining, cooking, and everyday dining. An in-law suite w/ new walk-in shower, twin basins and sitting room overlooks the pvt rear patio. Of course the home has CAC, radiator heat and tank-less Hot Water Heater. Two 'party animals', from a decades-old DC Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser, and reflecting a more temperate political atmosphere, adorn the front yard (and tree box!) will convey if desired. History: Built in 1870 during the boom years after the civil war, the population of DC nearly doubled to 130,000 and again in 1900 to 270K. The city expanded with not only a growing, diverse population but new government buildings, expanding commercial endeavors and improved infrastructure. A plate on the
corner of Independence provides a date in the 1800s when it was laid. Several neighbors' homes date from a similar period and later, the architecture variable but beautiful. The Capitol Hill experience is addicting; former residents return again & again, stating freely “To HILL with the Suburbs!”
  • Listed by: John P Smith 202.262.6037 jsmithteam@gmail.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
  • Listed by: Aaron W Smith 202.498.6794 aaron.smith@penfedrealty.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Listing closed: 01/30/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DCDC2145608

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Property Information for 217 5th Street Southeast

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,582 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 0819//0818
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Entry Floor Number: 1
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Style: Victorian
  • Levels/Stories: 3
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: City, Garden/Lawn, Bay, Trees/Woods
  • Garage: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 06-30-2024
  • Subdivision: CAPITOL HILL
  • Subdivision: CAPITOL HILL (WASHINGTON DC)
  • Cross Street: Independence and Seward sq st , SE
  • Legal Subdivision: Capitol Hill
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,926.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: 560.00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 560.00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,120.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Excellent, Very Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Lot Size: 0.04 AC / 1,769 SF
Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121140357950
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: BRENT (WASHINGTON DC)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: WASHINGTON
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,278,930
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $539,930
  • City Town Tax: $10,582
  • Land Assessed Value: $739,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: R4
  • Tax Lot: 818
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Den, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Fireplace - Other, Lighting - Track, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Electric, Lighting - Track, Lighting - Ceiling
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Recessed, Attached Bathroom
Room 4
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-Ins
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 8
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Countertop(s) - Granite, Countertop(s) - Recycled Content, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Wet Bar, Lighting - Track, Lighting - Ceiling, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Breakfast Bar
Room 9
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Jack and Jill Bathroom, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Recessed, Lighting - Wall sconces
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Lighting - Recessed, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Room 13
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Lighting - Wall sconces, Lighting - Recessed
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,486.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,926.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,046.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Floors In Unit Count: 3
  • Main Entrance Orientation: East
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Unknown, Composite
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Brick, Plaster Walls
  • Flooring Type: Solid Hardwood, Partially Carpeted, Ceramic Tile
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Front Entrance, Rear Entrance, Daylight, Partial, Interior Access, Walkout Stairs, Windows, Partial, Fully Finished
  • Basement Finished Percent: 60.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 60.00
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Crawl Space, Slab
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-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: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
  • Road Responsibility: City/County
  • Fencing: Fully, Board, Wrought Iron
  • Location Type: Urban
  • Parcel ID: 15987701
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
  • Parking Features: Public
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional, Bar, Floor Plan - Open, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Upgraded Countertops, Wet/Dry Bar
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Fireplace - Glass Doors
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Built-In Microwave, Water Heater - Tankless, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Exhaust Fan
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Double Pane, Energy Efficient
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor, Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: BBQ Grill, Chimney Cap(s), Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Outbuilding(s)
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tankless
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Internet Services: Cable
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.john.smith.pcragent.com

Property History for 217 5th Street Southeast

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 30, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1552135402

$1,535,000

+6.1% / yr

Jan 30, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2145608

$1,535,000
Dec 20, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2145608

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/30/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1552135402

$1,535,000

+6.1% / yr

01/30/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2145608

$1,535,000
12/20/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2145608

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

Public Records for 217 5th Street Southeast

Taxable ValueLand$739,000Additions$539,930Total$1,278,930
Tax Record2025$10,107 ($842 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,926 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,926 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,769 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1870Year Renovated2016ZoningRF-1/CAPCountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN0819 0818Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 217 5th Street Southeast

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brent Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Jefferson Middle School Academy
Public6 to 8

Eastern High School
Public9 to 12

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