2518 Ralph Ellison Way Northeast

Closed 10/7/20Virtual Tour

Spacious living room with hardwood flooring

End-unit provides plenty of natural sunlight

Upper level master bedroom w/natural sunlight

Easy access to Fort Lincoln Park & Dakota Crossing

Last Sold Price

$750,000

4 beds4 baths2,728 sqft$275/sqft

2518 Ralph Ellison Way NE, Washington, DC 20018

Description

Welcome home to 2518 Ralph Ellison NE. This stunning end-unit townhouse with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a two-car garage is suburban living in the city at its best. With a spacious floor plan and 8 extra windows, this elegant home has one of the largest and brightest foot prints in NE DC! Entry/Ground Level offers a gorgeous guest suite with private full bath. Up the stairs to the Main Level where you are greeted by an open, light-filled space with living room, family room, dining area and large kitchen...Welcome home to 2518 Ralph Ellison NE. This stunning end-unit townhouse with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a two-car garage is suburban living in the city at its best. With a spacious floor plan and 8 extra windows, this elegant home has one of the largest and brightest foot prints in NE DC! Entry/Ground Level offers a gorgeous guest suite with private full bath. Up the stairs to the Main Level where you are greeted by an open, light-filled space with living room, family room, dining area and large kitchen with eat-in Island, new stainless steel appliances, and tons of counter & cabinet space. Upgraded hardwood flooring and wired intercom system throughout. The owner's suite is a true retreat with a den/sitting area, two (his and her) walk in closets and a large en-suite bathroom with soaking tub and shower. Entertain with spacious rear deck. Outside the front door, be delighted with the grassy courtyard and an easy walk to Fort Lincoln Park (playground, tennis courts, swimming pool). 5 minutes to Dakota Crossing (Starbucks, Costco & more), the National Arboretum and retail/restaurants of Ivy City. Located close to 295/50/BW Parkway, New York Ave and several public transportation options.

LISTING CLOSED: 10/07/2020 12:00 AM

Listed by Sam Lin • RLAH @properties
P: (240) 846-3168 sam@samlin101.com

Property Details for 2518 Ralph Ellison Way Northeast

Status

Closed

MLS #

DCDC480768

Days on Market

Taxes

$4,810 / year

HOA Fees

$107 / month

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Townhouse

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

2014

Lot Size

0.06 AC / 2,663 SF

County

District of Columbia

Tax ID Number

4327//0920

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Yes

Structure Type

End of Row/Townhouse

Style

Colonial

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Yes

Expected On Market Date

09-10-2020

Subdivision

FORT LINCOLN

Subdivision

FORT LINCOLN (WASHINGTON DC)

Legal Subdivision

FORT LINCOLN

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Above Grade Finished SQFT

2,728.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Estimated

Above Grade Unfinished SQFT

584.00

Above Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Estimated

Below Grade Finished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Estimated

Total Below Grade SQFT

.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Estimated

New Construction

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$760,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

98.2%

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$760,000

Sold 12/23/25

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,882
Square Feet: Unavailable
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Building Information for 2518 Ralph Ellison Way Northeast

Stories3Residences-Year Built2014Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,663 SF

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$4,320 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,812

Property Taxes

$401

HOA Dues

$107

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Property Information for 2518 Ralph Ellison Way Northeast

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

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
Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2019
Tax Assessed Value: $647,160

Year Assessed: 2019
Improvement Assessed Value: $393,460
City Town Tax: $4,810
Land Assessed Value: $253,700
Clean Green Assessed: No
Zoning: RA-4
Tax Lot: 920
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

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, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 2

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 3

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 4

Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 6

Room Type: Full Bath
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 8

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 9

Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 10

Room Type: Full Bath
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,728.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,728.00
Total SQFT: 3,312.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3042/8697/4757/304286974757_512_384_WM_Z664xpsTVtlnlxuh.jpg
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: Unknown

Parcel ID: 16169702

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry, Inside Access

Interior Features

Fireplaces Count: 0
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater

Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Security System
Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://player.vimeo.com/video/455499453

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

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: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS

Property History for 2518 Ralph Ellison Way Northeast

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 7, 2020	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC480768	$750,000	—
Oct 6, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #681757910	$750,000	+4.1% / yr
Sep 12, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC480768		—
Sep 10, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC480768	$750,000	—
Feb 5, 2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #410380423	$574,485	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/07/2020	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC480768	$750,000
10/06/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #681757910	$750,000 +4.1% / yr
09/12/2020	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC480768	—
09/10/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC480768	$750,000
02/05/2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #410380423	$574,485

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

Public Records for 2518 Ralph Ellison Way Northeast

Taxable ValueLand$303,480Additions$498,740Total$802,220

Tax Record2025$6,819 ($568 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,208 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,208 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,663 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built2014ZoningRA-4CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN4327 0920

Schools near 2518 Ralph Ellison Way Northeast

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Langdon Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.2 mi
4/10	McKinley Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.8 mi
3/10	Dunbar High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.4 mi
5/10	Ron Brown College Preparatory High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	1.6 mi
8/10	Phelps Architecture, Construction, and Engineering High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.8 mi
NR	River Terrace Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	3 to 12	1.9 mi
NR	New Covenant Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 1	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Langdon Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.2 mi
4/10	McKinley Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.8 mi
3/10	Dunbar High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.4 mi
5/10	Ron Brown College Preparatory High School Public9 to 12 Nearby school	1.6 mi
8/10	Phelps Architecture, Construction, and Engineering High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.8 mi
NR	River Terrace Elementary School Public3 to 12 Nearby school	1.9 mi
NR	New Covenant Christian Academy PrivatePK to 1 Nearby school	0.6 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 2518 Ralph Ellison Way Northeast, Washington, DC 20018	$750,000	4	4	2,728	2,663
2520 Ralph Ellison Way Northeast, Washington, DC 20018	$546,525	3	3	2,228	–
2522 Ralph Ellison Way Northeast, Washington, DC 20018	$526,580	3	3	2,208	–
2524 Ralph Ellison Way Northeast, Washington, DC 20018	$550,150	3	3	2,208	–
2514 Ralph Ellison Way Northeast, Washington, DC 20018	$595,000	3	4	1,664	2,105
3628 Hansberry Court Northeast, Washington, DC 20018	$492,670	3	3	1,700	–
2512 Ralph Ellison Way Northeast, Washington, DC 20018	$435,000	2	3	–	1,376
2526 Ralph Ellison Way Northeast, Washington, DC 20018	$665,000	4	4	2,748	2,617
2510 Ralph Ellison Way Northeast, Washington, DC 20018	$345,710	2	3	1,364	–
3624 Hansberry Court Northeast, Washington, DC 20018	$660,000	4	4	2,090	1,404
3626 Hansberry Court Northeast, Washington, DC 20018	$462,010	3	3	1,907	1,200
2508 Ralph Ellison Way Northeast, Washington, DC 20018	$490,000	2	3	1,664	1,376
3631 Hansberry Court Northeast, Washington, DC 20018	$517,310	3	3	1,728	–
2519 Ralph Ellison Way Northeast, Washington, DC 20018	$300,000	4	4	2,208	–
2506 Ralph Ellison Way Northeast, Washington, DC 20018	$615,000	4	4	1,764	1,376
3641 Commodore Joshua Barney Drive Northeast, Washington, DC 20018	$323,920	2	3	1,364	–

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