56 R Street Northwest

Closed 11/8/22

Beautiful rounded bayfront home on lovely R St.

LR w/ gorgeous newly refinished Hardwoods

LR features tall ceilings and open concept

Recessed lights accent this beautiful space

White kitchen features stainless appliances

Bright kitchen accented with recessed lighting

Newly installed hardwoods accent this space

Over-sized Primary BR w/ recessed lights

Gorgeous light floods PBR from the bay window

Waterfall shower and multi-head body spray fixture

Separate front exterior basement entrance

Above grade windows on LL suite offer great light

Lower level has great tall ceilings & light

Suite has separate Heat/Cooling mini-split

Floor Plans - 3 Beautiful Levels of living

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Last Sold Price

$810,000

3 beds4 baths1,900 sqft$426/sqft

56 R St NW, Washington, DC 20001

TownhouseProperty Type

1,499 sq ftLot Size

1895Year Built

$426/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Offer deadline, noon Tuesday, Oct. 18. Welcome to 56 R Street. This lovely victorian bayfront home, built in 1895, has been pleasingly updated, featuring an open concept and tons of natural light. The two car detached garage is an additional benefit. This home features gorgeous hardwood floors (on 2 levels), kitchen w/ stainless appliances (Fisher/Paykel refrigerator, Bosch DW, Samsung 5 burner gas stove) a main level Powder Room, generously sized Primary BR suite w/ modern en-suite bath (water-fall...Offer deadline, noon Tuesday, Oct. 18. Welcome to 56 R Street. This lovely victorian bayfront home, built in 1895, has been pleasingly updated, featuring an open concept and tons of natural light. The two car detached garage is an additional benefit. This home features gorgeous hardwood floors (on 2 levels), kitchen w/ stainless appliances (Fisher/Paykel refrigerator, Bosch DW, Samsung 5 burner gas stove) a main level Powder Room, generously sized Primary BR suite w/ modern en-suite bath (water-fall shower/jetted shower heads), 3 full bathrooms. The fully finished lower level features a 2nd kitchen (perfect for roommate situation, au-pair or work-at-home space), and with great ceiling heigh and front and rear entrances, offers many options. The home is heated/cooled with an energy efficient mini-split system, offers a tankless water heater and NEW ROOF (installed in August 2022). You'll love all the neighborhood amenities, including the close-by Big Bear Cafe and the Bloomingdale Farmer's Market (May to December). Adventurous palate? There are Barbecue, Caribbean, Thai, Chinese, Tex/Mex and Indian restaurants so close including neighborhood favorites the Red Hen, Bacio Pizzeria, Boundary Stone and Etabli. With a Walkscore of 91 and Bikescore of 87 (Capital Bikeshare has stations at each end of this block) this location offers a great urban experience. With EZ access to Downtown, NOMA and Capital Hill, there are various commuting arteries which access all of Metro DC! At the end of R St NE, you'll find the Metropolitan Branch Trail, a newly-built dog park, and Althea Turner Park. 56 R Street is being sold in AS IS condition.

Listed by: Steve J Pflasterer 202.669.0714 dchome4you2@gmail.com • RE/MAX Allegiance

Listing closed: 11/08/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DCDC2070722

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Property Information for 56 R Street Northwest

Property Details

Taxes: $4,636 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: District of Columbia
Tax ID Number: 3101//0028
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Style: Victorian
Levels/Stories: 3
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 10-14-2022
Subdivision: LEDROIT PARK
Subdivision: LEDROIT PARK (WASHINGTON DC)
Legal Subdivision: Eckington
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,326.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 574.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 89.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 663.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1895
Lot Size: 0.03 AC / 1,499 SF

Location

In City Limits: Yes
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles

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

HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: None
HOA Condo Coop Amenities: None

Property Manager Y/N: No
Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2021
Tax Assessed Value: $879,900

Year Assessed: 2021
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $395,110
City Town Tax: $4,636
Land Assessed Value: $484,790
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Tax Lot: 28
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: 2
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# 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, Kitchen, Other, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 8.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-Ins

Room 2

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Gas Cooking

Room 3

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 23.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Gas, Dining Area

Room 4

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 13.0

Room Width: 23.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-Ins

Room 5

Room Type: Other
Room Level: Unspecified

Room Exists: Yes

Room 6

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Unspecified

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 7

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Length: 7.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Tile

Room 8

Room Type: Half Bath
Room Length: 5.0

Room Width: 5.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 9

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 17.0
Room Level: Lower 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 10

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 8.0
Room Level: Lower 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 11

Room Type: Bathroom 3
Room Length: 5.0

Room Width: 6.0
Room Level: Lower 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 12

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Length: 7.0

Room Width: 5.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,900.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,900.00
Total SQFT: 1,989.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Main Entrance Orientation: North
Construction Materials: Brick, Masonry, Stone
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8019/4183/1262/801941831262_512_384_WM_JxgBkhYyHmOUNbdT.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Basement Type: Front Entrance, Rear Entrance, Fully Finished
Foundation Details: Other
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, 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: Garage(s)

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Soil Types: Urban Land-Cristiana-Sunnysider

Fencing: Partially
Parcel ID: 16052363

Parking

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

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener

Interior Features

Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Open, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Primary Bedroom - Bay Front, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater - Tankless
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Electric Alarm, Security System
Window Features: Double Pane, Skylights

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless/Mini-Split

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric
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.StevePflasterer.com

Property History for 56 R Street Northwest

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 8, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2070722	$810,000	—
Nov 3, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1501080371	$810,000	—
Oct 18, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2070722		—
Oct 13, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2070722	$795,000	—
Aug 30, 2002	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC186766	$347,900	—
Jul 15, 2002	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC186766		—
Jun 21, 2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC186766	$339,900	—
Mar 4, 2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC372130	$295,000	—
Jun 11, 2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC372130	$340,000	—
Jun 7, 2001	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC372910	$340,000	—
Dec 20, 2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC372910	$325,000	—
Oct 30, 2000	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC230742	$110,000	—
Sep 14, 2000	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC230742		—
Aug 11, 2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC230742	$120,000	—
Mar 1, 2000	Expired BRIGHT #DCDC319126	$125,000	—
Dec 3, 1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC319126	$168,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/08/2022	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2070722	$810,000
11/03/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1501080371	$810,000
10/18/2022	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2070722	—
10/13/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2070722	$795,000
08/30/2002	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC186766	$347,900
07/15/2002	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC186766	—
06/21/2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC186766	$339,900
03/04/2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC372130	$295,000
06/11/2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC372130	$340,000
06/07/2001	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC372910	$340,000
12/20/2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC372910	$325,000
10/30/2000	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC230742	$110,000
09/14/2000	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC230742	—
08/11/2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC230742	$120,000
03/01/2000	Expired BRIGHT #DCDC319126	$125,000
12/03/1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC319126	$168,000

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

Public Records for 56 R Street Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$531,980Additions$372,910Total$904,890

Tax Record2025$6,928 ($577 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,326 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,326 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,499 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1895Year Renovated2001ZoningRF-1CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN3101 0028Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 56 R Street Northwest

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	0.3 mi
4/10	McKinley Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.4 mi
3/10	Dunbar High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.3 mi
9/10	McKinley Technology High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.4 mi
9/10	Benjamin Banneker High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.8 mi
7/10	Capitol Hill Montessori @ Logan	Public - Nearby school	PK to 8	1.1 mi
NR	Academy for Ideal Education - T Street	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.3 mi
NR	Gonzaga College High School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Kendall Demonstration Elementary School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Langley Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
4/10	McKinley Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.4 mi
3/10	Dunbar High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.3 mi
9/10	McKinley Technology High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.4 mi
9/10	Benjamin Banneker High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.8 mi
7/10	Capitol Hill Montessori @ Logan PublicPK to 8 Nearby school	1.1 mi
NR	Academy for Ideal Education - T Street Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	Gonzaga College High School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Kendall Demonstration Elementary School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 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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