Does it get any better than the heart of Capitol Hill? 211 5th is 2 blocks to Eastern Market, 3 to the Metro and 3 to the Capitol grounds, with some of the city's best restaurants along Pennsylvania Avenue and 8th Street. Stock up at Trader Joe's, then buy your fresh, local produce at Eastern Market. Inside, are 9-foot-plus ceilings, architectural charm, and a floor plan built for entertaining. The landing at the top of the stairs is ready to serve as an office, den. Off the kitchen, a secluded patio and an in-home sauna, rare for a Capitol Hill row house, offer a daily reset without leaving the Hill. A side yard leads to an uncommon breezeway, suitable for storing bicycles and gear. Your morning coffee, your commute and your evening errands are all a short walk from your front door.
For sale
$950,000
211 5th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
2beds
1,354sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1890
1,081 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$702/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Side yardArchitectural charmIn-home saunaSecluded patio
- 4 days
- 675
- 72
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carol Kennedy 202-747-6060,
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2284230
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer Stacked, Washer, Tankless Water Heater, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Upper Level, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-in Features, Combination Dining/Living, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Galley, Primary Bedroom - Bay Front, Other, 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, High Ceilings, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors, Six Panel
- Windows: Bay/Bow
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,354
- Total interior livable area: 1,354 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,354
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Breezeway, Patio
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Other
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 1,081 Square Feet
- Features: Urban Land Not Rated
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0819//0825
- Zoning: RF-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Sewer Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $702/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,076,290
- Annual tax amount: $4,128
- Date on market: 9/29/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Private Financing Available,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $950,000-9.8%$702/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2284230 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2022 | Sold | $1,053,000+1.4%$778/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2043820 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2022 | Pending sale | $1,038,500$767/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2043820 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,038,500+6.5%$767/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2043820 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2018 | Sold | $975,000+5%$720/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2018 | Listed for sale | $929,000+37%$686/sqft |
Source: Compass #1000291928 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2010 | Sold | $678,000+21.3%$501/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2006 | Sold | $559,000+160%$413/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/1998 | Sold | $215,000+51.4%$159/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/1995 | Sold | $142,000$105/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,128 +1.3% | $1,063,140 +0.9% |
| 2025 | $4,076 +1.7% | $1,053,660 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $4,008 -49.8% | $1,030,210 +0.6% |
| 2023 | $7,991 +3.6% | $1,024,100 +3.8% |
| 2022 | $7,716 +2.7% | $986,490 +2.7% |
| 2021 | $7,512 +2.3% | $960,120 +2.2% |
| 2020 | $7,344 +4.3% | $939,750 +13.4% |
| 2018 | $7,043 +0.4% | $828,570 +0.4% |
| 2017 | $7,015 +3.7% | $825,320 +3.7% |
| 2016 | $6,766 +7.2% | $796,040 +7.2% |
| 2015 | $6,310 +9.9% | $742,310 +9.9% |
| 2014 | $5,743 +2.3% | $675,640 +2.3% |
| 2013 | $5,614 +2.4% | $660,430 +2.4% |
| 2012 | $5,483 | $645,110 |
| 2011 | $5,483 +57.9% | $645,110 +8.6% |
| 2010 | $3,473 -26.5% | $594,230 -4.7% |
| 2009 | $4,729 -4.3% | $623,800 +0.4% |
| 2007 | $4,940 +88.4% | $621,370 +17.9% |
| 2006 | $2,622 -12.3% | $527,150 +17.7% |
| 2005 | $2,990 +12% | $447,970 +13.6% |
| 2004 | $2,670 +12% | $394,310 +2% |
| 2003 | $2,384 +25% | $386,440 +69% |
| 2002 | $1,907 +18.3% | $228,663 +15.6% |
| 2001 | $1,612 | $197,888 |
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Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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