5231 Central Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019
Bedroom
Kitchenette
OFF MARKET

$461,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 650 sqft

5231 Central Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019

Marshall Heights
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 2, 2018 for $450,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$461K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.5%)
Since last year
Decreased$24K (-4.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$11K (+2.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +45% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$461K
August 2026$459K
July 2026$464K
June 2026$475K
May 2026$477K
April 2026$482K
March 2026$484K
February 2026$477K
January 2026$487K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
9 47th St SE, Washington, DC
0.46
Single-Family Home
$310,000
09/30/25
2
1
800
4803 Bass Pl SE, Washington, DC
0.44
Single-Family Home
$310,000
04/03/26
2
1
850
5225 Central Ave SE, Washington, DC
0.04
Single-Family Home
$270,000
11/04/25
3
1.5
1,512
121 49th St SE, Washington, DC
0.36
Single-Family Home
$200,000
09/17/25
2
1
1,055
4621 A St SE, Washington, DC
0.49
Single-Family Home
$315,000
09/11/25
2
1
800
242 57th Pl NE, Washington, DC
0.51
Single-Family Home
$409,000
07/22/26
2
2
768
5220 Clay St NE, Washington, DC
0.42
Single-Family Home
$170,000
03/17/26
2
1
640
5543 Central Ave SE, Washington, DC
0.33
Single-Family Home
$360,000
07/30/26
3
2
800
4695 A St SE, Washington, DC
0.39
Single-Family Home
$369,110
05/04/26
2
1
1,520
5225 Banks Pl NE, Washington, DC
0.34
Single-Family Home
$333,750
06/04/26
3
1
1,152

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
5236 Central Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019
0.03
$461,700
3
2
1,632
Off Market
5222 Central Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019
0.04
$335,300
3
2
1,665
Off Market
5225 Central Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019
0.04
$400,900
3
1.5
1,512
Off Market
33 53rd St SE, Washington, DC 20019
0.07
$506,400
5
2.5
1,671
Off Market
56 53rd St SE, Washington, DC 20019
0.04
$496,800
4
3.5
1,708
Off Market
5111 Ayers Pl SE, Washington, DC 20019
0.07
$1,295,000
14
-
10,800
For Sale
18 53rd St SE, Washington, DC 20019
0.10
$408,000
2
1.5
1,286
Off Market
5220 Astor Pl SE, Washington, DC 20019
0.04
$617,700
7
3.5
2,593
Off Market
5105 Ayers Pl SE, Washington, DC 20019
0.08
$438,600
3
1.5
1,920
Off Market
14 53rd St SE, Washington, DC 20019
0.11
$498,900
3
2.5
1,607
For Sale
118 53rd St SE, Washington, DC 20019
0.06
$401,500
3
2
1,674
Off Market
48 53rd Pl SE, Washington, DC 20019
0.10
$434,400
3
2
1,600
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1948
650 sqft
$710/sqft

About this House

This Semi Detached 3 level home offers 3BR, 1.5BA, separate dining room, spacious living room, hardwood floors and 1 car basement garage. Located near transportation, park, cafes and schools. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath Property. Ask how you can get 3% towards closing costs!
5231 Central Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 650 sqft single-family home in Marshall Heights, built in 1948. It last sold for $450,000 on Aug 2, 2018. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2020 with an asking price of $1,150 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $461,400, with a rent estimate of $1,524/month.

Home Details for 5231 Central Ave SE

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Office, Recreation Room, Sun Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, Built UpExterior: BrickLawn
Parking & Garage
Parking Space: 1Parking: On Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1948Year Updated: 2018
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1755 sqft

Additional Information

On Site Laundry Available

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Oct 20, 2020
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$1,150
Oct 9, 2020
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$1,150
Aug 2, 2018
Source: N/A
Sold
$450,000
Jun 20, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$420,000

Market trends in Washington

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$669K
$1.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
Price per sq ft
$506
$3MoM
Available listings
3058
185MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

Marshall Heights
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What Locals Say about Marshall Heights

  • Trulia User
    "I like the fact that you have access to public transportation and shopping center. Also walking distance to local stores and a nearby grocery store as well as a nearby pharmacy "
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  • Trulia User
    "Just good neighborhood great place to live . Nice people . Look out for one another . Need a grocery store badly "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great access to downtown, Virginia and Maryland. Have lived in Marshall Heights for over 13 years. Very good area, well kept secret neighborhood east of the river for homeowners and families."
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  • Omar A. K. H.
    "Easy walk to the Benning Rd Metro station. I don't use the buses but there are over 6 lines available throughout the community."
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  • Sabrenat
    "Most the churches have VAcation bible school and there is plenty Block parties church’s also give away clothes and feed families "
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  • Sabrenat
    "I drive but the bus is really convenient and has great hours of operation the station is in walking distance if you have too and Uber/Lyft comes in the neighborhood "
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  • Arobi88
    "my block is chill. military and diverse ages and cultures live here. Everyone kinda minds theirs. love this area and glad I bought some years ago."
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  • Blkqueenbarbie
    "It’s a nice neighborhood to walk your dog and put it as I have any dog parks very friendly neighbors and their pets"
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  • Danielle G.
    "Not a lot of grass and trees for dogs to really run free."
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  • Danielle G.
    "The culture of the neighborhood makes it unique, which is sadly beginning to be erased by gentrification."
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  • Danielle G.
    "Bus W4 or V7/V8. You can take the Metro at Benning Rd or also commute by car. Benning Rd and East Capitol can become congested."
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  • Danielle G.
    "It's a busy area and there are lots of kids."
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  • Yolanda H.
    "Neighborhood isn’t bad for the most part. Pretty quiet and everyone speaks. My car was broken into because family member didn’t lock my door, they didn’t get anything but money out my cup holder and my aux cord. Every now and then you will hear gunshots. Esp on New Years. It was my first New Years and it was too much."
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  • Theresamccoy
    "Family oriented, friendly neighbors, walkable, tree lined streets and usually quiet. Definitely a place to call home. "
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  • Monea G.
    "A few neighbors have poorly secured fences and so, occasionally the dogs get out. The dogs are typically friendly but do not appear as such due to their size and breed."
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  • Monea G.
    "I'm fairly new to the area. I'm not fond of it but it could be worse off. I do like that a lot of the vacant homes are being bought, renovated, and lived in as opposed to just being flippers."
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  • Monea G.
    "The commute is convenient during the week, and a little less so on the weekends. The V1 takes you to the national mall area via navy yard and south west. Otherwise, the U8 and W4 or the blue line metro are the primary modes of public transportation."
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  • Monea G.
    "A wide variety of drivers. Quite a few car accidents near where Benning Rd and Southern Ave intersect. There is a Kip Charter School not too far."
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  • Sabrea A. A.
    "Neighborhood is quiet for the most part b uh t it does have its bad moments of gjn shots and car accidents. "
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  • Emily
    "My family has lived in this neighborhood for over five years. We've never had any issues with safety. Best things about this area are the metro bus/train lines. There are lots of nice families with kids; most are low-income. Schools are not great with the exception of one of DC's best charter schools: KIPP DC. Things that need to be improved: some properties are unkempt, there are very few public parks/playgrounds, and the only sit-down restaurant is a Denny's. City services used to be atrocious, but got a lot better when Fenty became mayor. Overall, this is a nice place to live. It's residential, on its way up, and most people are friendly. And the proximity to Capitol Hill for the price cannot be beat!"
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Frequently asked questions about 5231 Central Ave SE

  • What is 5231 Central Ave SE estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5231 Central Ave SE in Washington, DC is $461,400.
  • What is the price history for 5231 Central Ave SE?
    5231 Central Ave SE in Washington, DC last sold for $450,000 in August 2018.
  • Is Washington a buyer's or seller's market?
    Washington is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Washington?
    The median sale price in Washington is $669K. That is down $1.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 5231 Central Ave SE have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 5231 Central Ave SE in Washington, DC has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 5231 Central Ave SE?
    The lot at 5231 Central Ave SE in Washington, DC is about 0.04 acres (1,755 sq ft).

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