Welcome to 5149 8th Street NE — a beautifully updated brick home in the heart of Riggs Park/Fort Totten offering the perfect blend of classic DC charm and modern convenience. This spacious residence features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, hardwood floors, and a thoughtfully designed layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The renovated gourmet kitchen showcases granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, upgraded cabinetry, and generous prep space. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a private en-suite bath, while the fully finished lower level offers a large recreation room, wet bar, full bath, and additional bedroom with separate rear entrance — perfect for guests, an in-law suite, or rental potential. Enjoy multiple indoor and outdoor living spaces including a welcoming front porch, fenced rear yard, and private off-street parking. Conveniently located just minutes from Fort Totten Metro, parks, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, this home delivers the ideal combination of comfort, flexibility, and city accessibility in one of Northeast DC’s most connected neighborhoods.
For sale
$730,000
5149 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20011
4beds
1,819sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
2,850 Square Feet Lot
$719,700 Zestimate®
$401/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private off-street parkingFully finished lower levelLarge recreation roomWet barFenced rear yardPrivate en-suite bathWelcoming front porch
- 17 days |
- 241 |
- 13 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jose Semorile 202-549-7500,
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2263110
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 550
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Attic, Other
- Basement: Finished,Rear Entrance
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,819
- Total interior livable area: 1,819 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,269
- Finished area below ground: 550
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,850 Square Feet
- Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3754//0048
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
- Major remodel year: 2018
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Riggs Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $401/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $702,810
- Annual tax amount: $5,205
- Date on market: 6/12/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$719,700
$684,000 - $756,000
$4,822/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $730,000+19.1%$401/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2263110 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2020 | Listing removed | $3,000$2/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #DCDC486738 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2020 | Price change | $3,000-20%$2/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #DCDC486738 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2020 | Listed for rent | $3,750$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2018 | Sold | $612,900-1.1%$337/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2018 | Pending sale | $619,890$341/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Excellence Realty #1002277240 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2018 | Price change | $619,890-0.8%$341/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Excellence Realty #1002277240 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2018 | Listed for sale | $624,900+78.5%$344/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Excellence Realty #1002277240 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2018 | Sold | $350,000$192/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,205 +2.1% | $702,190 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $5,095 -11.1% | $686,510 +1.8% |
| 2023 | $5,733 +4.5% | $674,470 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $5,488 +4.7% | $645,640 +4.7% |
| 2021 | $5,243 +14.8% | $616,860 +0.7% |
| 2020 | $4,566 +27.4% | $612,850 +45.3% |
| 2018 | $3,584 +10% | $421,660 +10% |
| 2017 | $3,257 +212.4% | $383,170 +14.3% |
| 2016 | $1,042 +9.9% | $335,300 +13.8% |
| 2015 | $949 +7.9% | $294,690 +6.3% |
| 2014 | $880 +1.3% | $277,150 +1.3% |
| 2013 | $869 +7.5% | $273,470 -3.6% |
| 2012 | $808 | $283,720 |
| 2011 | $808 +21% | $283,720 -11.7% |
| 2010 | $668 +10% | $321,330 -11.3% |
| 2009 | $607 +10.8% | $362,190 +25.3% |
| 2007 | $548 +5.2% | $289,120 +24.4% |
| 2006 | $521 -11.7% | $232,380 +20% |
| 2005 | $590 +12% | $193,730 +29.1% |
| 2004 | $527 +12% | $150,050 +17.2% |
| 2003 | $471 +1.7% | $128,031 +1.3% |
| 2002 | $463 +1.7% | $126,390 +1.3% |
| 2001 | $455 | $124,748 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Riggs Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lasalle Backus Education CampusGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Ida B. Wells Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10Coolidge High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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