56 R Street Northeast

Closed 9/12/22

Last Sold Price

$1,250,000

5 beds4 baths3,086 sqft$405/sqft

56 R St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Description

Welcome to 56 R St NE! This 2-unit rowhome boasts over 3,000 square feet with modern
amenities in Eckington, just over the border between NW and NE. Set back, the lot houses a
deep, grassy front yard, and even allows for parking in the rear. With a wide floor plan and high ceilings, the gracious main level features an open concept flow,
with a generous living room with powder room, contemporary kitchen with granite counter tops
and stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with windows galore. Upstairs,...Welcome to 56 R St NE! This 2-unit rowhome boasts over 3,000 square feet with modern
amenities in Eckington, just over the border between NW and NE. Set back, the lot houses a
deep, grassy front yard, and even allows for parking in the rear. With a wide floor plan and high ceilings, the gracious main level features an open concept flow,
with a generous living room with powder room, contemporary kitchen with granite counter tops
and stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with windows galore. Upstairs, the primary
suite has been renovated to the nines, with vaulted ceilings measuring over 12 feet in height, a
stylish bathroom with soaking tub, and storage galore! With southern facing windows, the
afternoon sunlight dances into this peaceful oasis. Two full-sized bedrooms, a full bathroom,
and laundry closet follow the acid-washed brick wall to the rear of the home. In the lower level, a separately metered apartment with separate front and rear entrances
highlights the great investment potential that this rowhome offers. With 2 bedrooms and one
bathroom, similar AirBnb apartments in this area average $186/night, or live in one unit and rent
out the other to offset the mortgage! With a walk score of 91, and close proximity to transit,
NoMA, Bloomingdale/LeDroit, and all the new retail/shopping at Eckington Yards (Brooklyn
Boulders, Union Kitchen, and more!). Be sure to schedule your visit today!

LISTING CLOSED: 09/12/2022 12:00 AM

Listed by James T Kim • McEnearney Associates
P: (202) 798-1781 info@jamesydc.com

Property Details for 56 R Street Northeast

Status

Closed

MLS #

DCDC2062492

Days on Market

Taxes

$9,286 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Townhouse

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1905

Lot Size

0.04 AC / 1,620 SF

County

District of Columbia

Tax ID Number

3524//0026

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Interior Row/Townhouse

Style

Federal

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Subdivision

ECKINGTON

Subdivision

ECKINGTON (WASHINGTON DC)

Cross Street

First St

Legal Subdivision

Eckington

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Room Count

Above Grade Finished SQFT

2,086.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

1,000.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Estimated

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Estimated

Total Below Grade SQFT

1,000.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Estimated

New Construction

Property Condition

Very Good, Excellent

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,360,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

97.4%

1/62

$1,312,500

Sold 11/14/25

5
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,865
Square Feet: 0.05
Acres

2422 North Capitol Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20002

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,728
Square Feet: 0.04
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610 R Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,682
Square Feet: 0.04
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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,780
Square Feet: 0.04
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Bedrooms: 4
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Square Feet: 0.03
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a living room with furniture and a view of kitchen

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Bedrooms: 4
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Square Feet: 0.06
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Square Feet: 0.07
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Building Information for 56 R Street Northeast

Stories3Residences-Year Built1905Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,620 SF

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30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,354

Property Taxes

$774

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Property Information for 56 R Street 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

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2021
Tax Assessed Value: $1,152,180

Year Assessed: 2021
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $754,870
City Town Tax: $9,286
Land Assessed Value: $397,310
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: 024
Zoning Dscrp: Residential-Conversion (Less Than 5 Units)
Tax Lot: 26
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# 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
# 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: 2
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 2
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Year Major Reno Remodel: 2016
Building Level Count: 3

Total Finished SQFT: 3,086.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,586.00
Total SQFT: 3,086.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8018/0262/6116/801802626116_512_384_WM_AxaZD-HjzZm7coJj.jpg
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Basement Type: Fully Finished, Rear Entrance, Front Entrance
Foundation Details: Slab
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, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-2, 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: Estimated
Lot Features: Front Yard

Soil Types: Urban Land Not Rated
Fencing: Decorative, Wrought Iron
Parcel ID: 16116572
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway
Driveway - # of Spaces: 1

Interior Features

Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s)
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Range Hood, Washer
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Upper Floor, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://my.matterport.com/show/?m=MX7GwVgEfqa

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
List Agent URL: www.jamesydc.com

Property History for 56 R Street Northeast

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 12, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1497143833	$1,250,000	—
Sep 12, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1497143833	$1,250,000	+4.3% / yr
Sep 12, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2062522	$1,250,000	—
Sep 12, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2062492	$1,250,000	—
Sep 12, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2062522		—
Aug 24, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2062492		—
Aug 24, 2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2062522		—
Aug 24, 2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2062492		—
Aug 11, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2062522	$1,250,000	—
Aug 11, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2062492	$1,250,000	—
Dec 23, 2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #563082303	$940,000	+34.9% / yr
Dec 23, 2015	Closed BRIGHT #1001348657	$940,000	—
Oct 18, 2015	Pending BRIGHT #1001348657		—
Aug 15, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001348657	$999,900	—
Oct 2, 2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003696068	$475,000	—
Sep 12, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #369007431	$475,000	—
Sep 1, 2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003696068		—
Aug 30, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003696068	$475,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/12/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1497143833	$1,250,000
09/12/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1497143833	$1,250,000 +4.3% / yr
09/12/2022	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2062522	$1,250,000
09/12/2022	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2062492	$1,250,000
09/12/2022	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2062522	—
08/24/2022	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2062492	—
08/24/2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2062522	—
08/24/2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2062492	—
08/11/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2062522	$1,250,000
08/11/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2062492	$1,250,000
12/23/2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #563082303	$940,000 +34.9% / yr
12/23/2015	Closed BRIGHT #1001348657	$940,000
10/18/2015	Pending BRIGHT #1001348657	—
08/15/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001348657	$999,900
10/02/2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003696068	$475,000
09/12/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #369007431	$475,000
09/01/2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003696068	—
08/30/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003696068	$475,000

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

Public Records for 56 R Street Northeast

Taxable ValueLand$452,870Additions$796,970Total$1,249,840

Tax Record2025$9,860 ($822 / month)

Home Facts

Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,086 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,086 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,620 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1905Year Renovated2015ZoningRF-1CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN3524 0026Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 56 R Street Northeast

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
2/10	Langley Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.2 mi
4/10	McKinley Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.2 mi
3/10	Dunbar High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.5 mi
9/10	McKinley Technology High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.2 mi
9/10	Benjamin Banneker High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.0 mi
7/10	Capitol Hill Montessori @ Logan	Public - Nearby school	PK to 8	1.0 mi
NR	Academy for Ideal Education - T Street	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.2 mi
NR	Kendall Demonstration Elementary School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi
NR	Model Secondary School for The Deaf	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Langley Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.2 mi
4/10	McKinley Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.2 mi
3/10	Dunbar High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.5 mi
9/10	McKinley Technology High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.2 mi
9/10	Benjamin Banneker High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.0 mi
7/10	Capitol Hill Montessori @ Logan PublicPK to 8 Nearby school	1.0 mi
NR	Academy for Ideal Education - T Street Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	Kendall Demonstration Elementary School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Model Secondary School for The Deaf Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.8 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: 56 R Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002	$1,250,000	5	4	3,086	1,620
54 R Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002	$315,000	4	2	–	1,620
52 R Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002	–	–	3	2,060	1,620
1700 First Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002	$860,000	4	3	–	1,620
1706 First Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002	$775,000	3	3	1,980	1,800
1708 First Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002	$650,000	3	2	1,424	–
1710 First Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002	$500,000	3	2	1,424	–
42 R Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002	$375,000	3	3	1,928	–
1701 First Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002	–	–	2	1,806	1,260
104 R Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002	$837,500	4	3	1,325	1,440
59 R Street Northeast, Unit P2, Washington, DC 20002	$830,000	–	–	–	–
59 R Street Northeast, Unit P1, Washington, DC 20002	–	–	–	–	–
59 R Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002	$618,000	3	3	–	1,522
38 R Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002	$765,000	5	3	2,480	1,499
106 R Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002	$747,000	3	2	1,516	1,440
53 R Street Northeast, Unit 2, Washington, DC 20002	$755,000	2	3	1,600	–

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