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Sold on 11/23/2021

538 13th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

$662,400

Last sold 11/23/2021 for $636K

  • 2

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 842

    Sqft ($755/Sqft)

Townhouse not for sale

About 538 13th St NE

Property type Townhouse
Neighborhood
Year built 1900
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 600 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Rental estimate
Property description
Offers requested by 5pm Thursday. The Cottage on the Hill. Cozy and comfortable 2 bed, 1 bath with groomed front and back gardens You might call this the perfect starter home, in the perfect neighborhood, at the perfect price. This home has not been on the market for 20 years. Current owners lived here til they retired so we may call it the perfect start and finish home. Well maintained and ready for occupancy. Beautiful brick floors on the first floor and new hardwood floors everywhere else. Good storage and a walk-in closet. Plenty of sunlight throughout gives this charming cottage a bright easy feel. Walking distance to 4 metros, H street, Eastern Market and Union Market. You will want for nothing.
Listed by
Listing Agent - George E Olson
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DCDC2017564 • last updated 10 months ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 2 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Electric
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Federal
Type Residential
Status Closed
SqFt 842
Lot Size (SqFt) 600
Lot Size (Acres) 0.01
City/ Town Tax 3669
Tax: Assessed Value 667960
Annual Property Tax 3669
Year Built 1900
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 1
# Full Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 2
Fireplace Gas/Propane
Accessibility Features Level Entry - Main
Exterior
Roof Rubber
Construction Brick
Foundation Slab
Parking Desc None
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool No Pool
Inclusions Shed & Compost Bin
Location
Subdivision OLD CITY #1
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
School District DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Directions Between E And F Streets NE On 13th Street.
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Lot/ Land Details
Soil Types Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
$662K
Range: $602K-$722K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $1,674/month
Gross rent multiplier: 31.7
  • Nov 2021
    Public Records
  • Nov 29, 2021 Sold
    $636,000
  • Nov 2021
    mls logo MLS # DCDC2017564
  • Nov 23, 2021 Sold
    $636,000 (-0.5%)
  • Oct 30, 2021 Pending
    —
  • Oct 20, 2021 Listed
    $639,000 (+340.7%)
  • May 2001
    Public Records
  • May 23, 2001 Sold
    $145,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $6,247 +1.5%
    $734,900 +3.01%
  • 2023
    $6,155 +20.7%
    $713,410 +4.83%
  • 2022
    $5,099 +26.5%
    $680,540 +1.88%
  • 2021
    $4,031 +9.8%
    $667,960 +4.77%
  • 2020
    $3,670 +9.8%
    $637,570 +6.88%
  • 2019
    $3,343 +9.6%
    $596,520 +3.42%
  • 2018
    $3,050 +9.7%
    $576,800 +4.63%
  • 2017
    $2,780 +9.7%
    $551,290 +5.67%
  • 2016
    $2,533 +9.9%
    $521,690
  • 2015
    $2,305
    —
  • 538 13th St NE
    $636K
  • Capitol Hill
    $699K -9% y/y
  • 20002
    $569K -10% y/y
  • Washington
    $549K -5% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1235 F St Ne #b, Washington, DC 20002 $742,900 2/2 1,598 0.02
1235 F St Ne #a, Washington, DC 20002 $705,900 2/2 1,565 0.02
1233 F St Ne #b, Washington, DC 20002 $728,300 2/2 1,608 0.02
1233 F St Ne #a, Washington, DC 20002 $749,700 2/2 1,571 0.02
1304 F St Ne #2, Washington, DC 20002 $766,900 3/2 1,487 0.05
1304 F St Ne #1, Washington, DC 20002 $675,000 3/2 1,368 0.05
513 12th St Ne #5, Washington, DC 20002 $258,500 1/1 428 0.08
513 12th St Ne #9, Washington, DC 20002 $265,000 1/1 428 0.08

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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