5506 8th St NW

Washington, DC 20011

$505,000
Price
3
Beds
1,565 Sq. Ft.
$323 / Sq. Ft.
1,565
Sq. Ft.
$323
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Welcome to this classic 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the sought-after Petworth neighborhood! Built in 1923, this home blends timeless charm with modern possibilities. With a partially renovated interior, it's the perfect opportunity for a savvy investor or DIY enthusiast to finish restoring this grand property to its full potential. Featuring spacious rooms, high ceilings, and original architectural details, this home is full of character. The walkout basement offers additional living space or renovation...Welcome to this classic 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the sought-after Petworth neighborhood! Built in 1923, this home blends timeless charm with modern possibilities. With a partially renovated interior, it's the perfect opportunity for a savvy investor or DIY enthusiast to finish restoring this grand property to its full potential. Featuring spacious rooms, high ceilings, and original architectural details, this home is full of character. The walkout basement offers additional living space or renovation potential. The detached garage provides rare off-street parking or additional storage, a valuable asset in DC. Located in a vibrant, historic community close to public transportation, shops, and restaurants, this home offers a fantastic opportunity to customize it to your taste. Being sold as-is, this is a rare chance to create something special in one of DC’s most desirable neighborhoods. Bring your vision and unlock the full potential of this Petworth gem!

Property Details for 5506 8th Street Northwest

Tax ID Number
2993//0042
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 11/24/2025 10:19 AM

Property Details for 5506 8th Street Northwest

StatusActive
MLS #DCDC2228638
Days on Market57
Taxes$1,373 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1923
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,594 SF
CountyDistrict of Columbia

Location

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Building Information for 5506 8th Street Northwest

Stories3Residences-Year Built1923Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,594 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,610 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,495

Property Taxes

$114

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 5506 8th 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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $628,150
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $188,370
  • City Town Tax: $1,373
  • Land Assessed Value: $439,780
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: R
  • Tax Lot: 42
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,565.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Parcel ID: 16048941
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Air Filter System
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Other
  • Cooling Fuel: Other
  • Heating Type: Other
  • Heating Fuel: Other
  • 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 5506 8th Street Northwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2228638

$505,000—
Sep 30, 2025

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC2208570

—
Sep 23, 2025

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC2208570

—
Aug 6, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2208570

$520,000—
Jun 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2208570

$560,000—
Apr 30, 2025

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC2167396

—
Jan 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2167396

—
Jan 23, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2167396

$585,000—
Nov 30, 2024

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC2156996

—
Nov 15, 2024

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC2167396

—
Nov 8, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2167396

$550,000—
Oct 16, 2024

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC2156996

—
Sep 13, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2156996

$635,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/23/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2228638

$505,000
09/30/2025

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC2208570

—
09/23/2025

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC2208570

—
08/06/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2208570

$520,000
06/27/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2208570

$560,000
04/30/2025

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC2167396

—
01/27/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2167396

—
01/23/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2167396

$585,000
11/30/2024

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC2156996

—
11/15/2024

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC2167396

—
11/08/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2167396

$550,000
10/16/2024

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC2156996

—
09/13/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2156996

$635,000

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

Public Records for 5506 8th Street Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$437,600Additions$185,680Total$623,280
Tax Record2025$1,373 ($114 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,140 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,140 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,594 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1923ZoningRF-1CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN2993 0042

Schools near 5506 8th Street Northwest

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Truesdell Education Campus
Public - PK to 5
MacFarland Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland
Public - 9 to 12
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Truesdell Education Campus
PublicPK to 5

MacFarland Middle School
Public6 to 8

Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland
Public9 to 12

Dorothy I. Height Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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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More information about 5506 8th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011

5506 8th Street Northwest is a townhouse for sale in Washington, DC 20011. This property was listed for sale on October 23, 2025 by Redfin Corp, it's currently listed at $505,000. This listing's school district is District Of Columbia Public Schools. Nearby schools include Truesdell Education Campus, MacFarland Middle School and Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland. 5506 8th Street Northwest is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,565 sqft townhouse built in 1923.

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