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Sold on 10/15/2021

538 5th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

$1,601,400

Last sold 10/15/2021 for $1.56M

  • 4

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 2,378

    Sqft ($658/Sqft)

Townhouse not for sale

About 538 5th St SE

Property type Townhouse
Neighborhood
Year built 1921
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 1,307 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Glorious & Sunny coveted address back on market after sellers installed incredible wall-to-wall custom glass doors opening into back yard is now available to view. The new project enhances the flow from the kitchen to the yard, completed this week at a cost of $35,000. Showings by appointment. Open House Sunday from 1-4pm. Truly a rare find in Capitol Hill's historic district, this beautiful, spacious and lovingly restored four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath, three-level townhouse meets the most discerning of modern-day needs while maintaining its original charm. Main level features a wide parlor with spaces that flow for comfortable family living and gracious entertaining. Sun floods the upper level with spectacular skylights, oversized windows and a vaulted ceiling in the primary suite. Connected lower level is perfect for in-laws, an au pair or a spacious family rec room. Updated kitchen opens into a slate terrace and private backyard. The detached garage, situated on a wide alley, could make a wonderful guest house, meditation/yoga studio or private office. This highly desirable location is steps to the best Capitol Hill has to offer: in-bounds for top-notch public and private schools, walking distance to two metros, multiple parks, Eastern Market, Navy Yard, Barrack's Row, and some of the most celebrated restaurants in the District. Welcome home!
Listed by
Listing Agent - David Crossland
Listing Office - Compass
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DCDC2003668 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 27 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Electric
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Victorian
Type Residential
Status Closed
SqFt 2378
Lot Size (SqFt) 1501
Lot Size (Acres) 0.03
City/ Town Tax 9307
Tax: Assessed Value 1209330
Annual Property Tax 9307
Year Built 1921
Condition Excellent
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 4
# Full Baths 3
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Basement Fully Finished, Heated, Rear Entrance, Walkout Stairs
Appliances Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Walls/ Ceilings 9'+ Ceilings, Plaster Walls, Vaulted Ceilings
Interior Features Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Other
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Roof Slate
Construction Brick
Garage Desc Garage - Rear Entry
# Garage Spaces 1
# Parking Spaces 1
# Detached Garage Spaces 1
Parking Desc Detached Garage
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool No Pool
Location
Subdivision CAPITOL HILL
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
Elementary School BRENT
School District DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Directions From US Capitol: Take Pennsylvania Ave SE, Turn Right Onto 4th St, Turn Left Onto E St SE At The SECOND E St Sign (at South End Of Marion Park), Turn Right Onto 5th St. From Eastern Market: Take 7th St SE South, Turn Right Onto E St, And Left Onto 5th
Zoning RF-3
Lot/ Land Details
Soil Types Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
$1.6M
Range: $1.47M-$1.72M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $3,689/month
Gross rent multiplier: 35.3
  • Oct 2021
    Public Records
  • Oct 22, 2021 Sold
    $1,556,125 (-0.5%)
  • Oct 2021
    mls logo MLS # DCDC2003668
  • Oct 15, 2021 Sold
    $1,564,000 (-6.6%)
  • Sep 16, 2021 Pending
    —
  • Aug 26, 2021 Listed
    —
  • Jul 19, 2021 Hold
    —
  • Jul 8, 2021 Listed
    $1,675,000 (+116.1%)
  • May 2008
    Public Records
  • May 2, 2008 Sold
    $775,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $11,994 +2.0%
    $1,498,120 +3.97%
  • 2023
    $11,764 +17.0%
    $1,440,890 +14.19%
  • 2022
    $10,057 +4.4%
    $1,261,880 +4.35%
  • 2021
    $9,630 +3.5%
    $1,209,330 +3.3%
  • 2020
    $9,307 +5.9%
    $1,170,690 +5.6%
  • 2019
    $8,787 +3.8%
    $1,108,600 +3.71%
  • 2018
    $8,463 +1.7%
    $1,068,980 +1.64%
  • 2017
    $8,324 +5.7%
    $1,051,730 +4.95%
  • 2016
    $7,872 +10.0%
    $1,002,150
  • 2015
    $7,159
    —
  • 538 5th St SE
    $1.56M
  • Capitol Hill
    $699K -9% y/y
  • 20003
    $649K -13% y/y
  • Washington
    $549K -5% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
514 4th St Se #100, Washington, DC 20003 $1,001,300 2/2 1,662 0.06
514 4th St Se #303, Washington, DC 20003 $1,052,000 2/2 805 0.06
514 4th St Se #103, Washington, DC 20003 $874,000 2/2 1,067 0.06
514 4th St Se #200, Washington, DC 20003 $1,531,400 2/2 1,828 0.06
514 4th St Se #201, Washington, DC 20003 $1,582,900 3/3 1,778 0.06
514 4th St Se #101, Washington, DC 20003 $850,900 2/2 1,099 0.06
514 4th St Se #203, Washington, DC 20003 $1,036,700 3/3 1,424 0.06
514 4th St Se #301, Washington, DC 20003 $1,523,400 2/2 1,971 0.06

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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6/10
Brent Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-5
District Of Columbia Public Schools
3/10
Jefferson Middle School Academy
public Grades 6-8
District Of Columbia Public Schools
3/10
Eastern High School
public Grades 9-12
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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