217 5th St SE
Washington, DC 20003
Capitol Hill
5 Beds
4 Baths
2,486 sqft
5 Beds
4 Baths
2,486 sqft
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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, 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!!”
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from January 31, 2025
Home Highlights
Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 217 5th St SE
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Interior Details Basement: Connecting Stairway,Front Entrance,Rear Entrance,Partial,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Windows,FinishedNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2486 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, CableAppliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Upper Level,In BasementMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Radiator,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Radiator |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Electric, Glass DoorsHas a Fireplace |
Gas & Electric Electric: 200+ Amp Service |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Energy EfficientFlooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Levels: ThreeAccessibility: NoneFloors: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood |
View Has a ViewView: City, Garden, Bay, Trees/Woods |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Unknown CompositionPatio / Porch: Deck, PatioFencing: Full, Board, Wrought IronOther Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, OutbuildingExterior: Barbecue, Chimney Cap(s), Lighting, Rain Gutters, BalconyFoundation: Brick/Mortar, Crawl Space, SlabNo Private Pool |
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Public,On Street |
Pool Pool: None |
Frontage Responsible for Road Maintenance: City/CountyNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Farm & Range Not Allowed to Raise Horses |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1926 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 560 Square Feet |
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Year Built Year Built: 1870 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: Interior Row/TownhouseArchitecture: Victorian |
Building Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction |
Property Information Condition: Excellent, Very GoodIncluded in Sale: A Great Location And The Partisan Animals Are Negotiable.Parcel Number: 0819//0818 |
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Price List Price: $1,650,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Fri Jan 31 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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MLS Status: CLOSED |
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Direction & Address City: WASHINGTONCommunity: Capitol Hill |
School Information Elementary School: BrentElementary School District: District Of Columbia Public SchoolsJr High / Middle School District: District Of Columbia Public SchoolsHigh School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools |
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Building Area Building Area: 3046 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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No HOA |
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Lot Area: 1769 sqft |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
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Contingencies: Financing ApprovalListing Agreement Type: Exclusive AgencyListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: DCDC2145608Water ViewWater View: BayAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1926 |
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by John Smith, (202) 262-6037
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Co-Listing Agent: Aaron W Smith, (202) 498-6794
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Bought with: M. Cameron Shosh, (202) 236-8067, Century 21 Redwood Realty
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DCDC2145608
Price History for 217 5th St SE
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 01/30/2025 | $1,535,000 | Sold | Bright MLS #DCDC2145608 |
| 12/23/2024 | $1,650,000 | Contingent | Bright MLS #DCDC2145608 |
| 12/03/2024 | $1,650,000 | PriceChange | Bright MLS #DCDC2145608 |
| 11/24/2024 | $1,675,000 | PriceChange | Bright MLS #DCDC2145608 |
| 11/22/2024 | $1,680,000 | PriceChange | Bright MLS #DCDC2145608 |
| 06/30/2024 | $1,679,000 | Listed For Sale | Bright MLS #DCDC2145608 |
| 10/06/2021 | $1,260,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 12/02/2004 | $550,000 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $10,107 |
| Assessment | $1,296,570 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 217 5th St SE
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.08 | Townhouse | $1,600,000 | 06/20/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,631 | |
0.16 | Townhouse | $1,031,958 | 09/12/25 | 5 | 3.5 | 3,028 | |
0.18 | Townhouse | $1,749,900 | 05/23/25 | 5 | 5.5 | 2,500 | |
0.16 | Townhouse | $900,000 | 12/05/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,586 | |
0.22 | Townhouse | $1,600,500 | 01/30/26 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,964 | |
0.22 | Townhouse | $1,679,000 | 06/30/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,658 | |
0.12 | Townhouse | $1,025,000 | 10/03/25 | 4 | 4 | 2,672 | |
0.19 | Townhouse | $1,000,000 | 12/01/25 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,664 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 217 5th St SE.
- Eastern High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 866 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy daughter things were missed place or stolen and the school did nothing. They are unprofessional and all over the place, the kids basically run the school.Parent Review8mo ago - Brent Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 421 Students
10/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI am a Brent Elementary alumni whom is very very very fond of the school environment. The teachers are nice and helpful. They really care and wanted me to succeed. I became best friends with one of the teachers the first of kindergarten. To this day we are still besties for the resties. It is super easy to make friends I still have many close friends from when I was at Brent. The teachers very active in and out of the classroom. One of my favorite memory’s was when my teacher would play kick ball with us. Just know that sending your child to this amazing school is a great decision.Other Review2y ago - Jefferson Middle School Academy
- 6-8
- Public
- 406 Students
5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI was gonna save my reviews until my child graduated from the school however he is now in a transfer because of the school the new principal along with the principles and administrative staff deflect on behavior issues that disrupt the learning process with the class this school has become a decline of neatness from being a generational student myself we have gone from making parents accountable for their children's behavior to allowing students to do what they want to do when they want to do it without allowing Physical consequence For the actions thanks such as home suspensions parent-teacher and administrative conferences and all of those things. A lot of the teachers are Really really great lesson providers and they do their best to keep the learning process going however the administrative staff do not back them up and all the principal cares about is her LGBTQ and all the other letters where she's enforcing that behavior process yet alone that The issues were volving around the financial stability of the school they are no longer parent community oriented and and the administrative staff only deals with issues that scratch their back or make them feel superior not accountable. It was a hard decision to let my child go from that school however the school that they attend now is a much better school and it's so crazy because Jefferson used to be one of the top DCP S junior high schools I don't know if it was because they converted to a middle school whatever it is if you know that your child excels in the learning process do not send your child here unless it is an ultimate decision where you had to make a serious sacrifice because I guarantee you They will not learn much if the teacher has to be the counselor the parent the teacher and the provider all Within a 45 minute period of 20 to 25 plus students. I am extremely disappointed of the new curriculum way that they handle things I am extremely disappointed of the new curriculum way that they handle things. And it's so crazy because a lot of their staff has already left I can count how many times my child has had to go without a subject teacher With the school year So until they fix the behavior disciplinary process this school will go down in rocksOther Review1y ago 
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96 % Say it's dog friendly
93 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
88 % Say streets are well-lit
80 % Say people would walk alone at night
77 % Say kids play outside
72 % Say there's holiday spirit
72 % Say parking is easy
64 % Say neighbors are friendly
62 % Say yards are well-kept
60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
52 % Say there are community events
47 % Say it's quiet
30 % Say there's wildlife
27 % Say car is needed
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217 5th St SE, Washington, DC 20003 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,486 sqft townhouse built in 1870. 217 5th St SE is located in Capitol Hill, Washington. This property is not currently available for sale. 217 5th St SE was last sold on Jan 30, 2025 for $1,535,000 (7% lower than the asking price of $1,650,000).