Estate Property - Well maintained and pride in ownership shows. The large semidetached all brick exterior offers a welcoming and cozy feeling. 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath, 2 Half Baths. Hardwood Floors throughout the main level are gorgeous, carpet on 2nd Level and in Basement. Spacious Living Room, separate Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Granite Counter Tops with the added convenience of half-bath on main level. 2nd Level offers 3 bedrooms; Full Bath, 3rd bedroom can be used as an office. Lower Level offers separate entrance, half bath and plenty of flexible space ideal for guests, home office, recreational area or potential income opportunities. Private Parking with gated/covered Carport fits 2 cars and can also be used as patio area for summer cookouts or gatherings. Property is in move-in condition, ideal for the first time buyer, investor or passionate renovator. Corner lot located in Riggs Park just minutes from Fort Totten Metro, shopping, parks and major commuter routes. Neighborhood continues to see strong demand and appreciation. Property being sold in “AS IS” condition. Must see to appreciate.
Under contract
$550,000
5539 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20011
3beds
1,753sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
3,065 Square Feet Lot
$559,700 Zestimate®
$314/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Separate dining roomEat-in kitchenGranite counter topsHalf-bath on main level
- 12 days |
- 172 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Doretha Wilson 240-463-3334,
Samson Properties,
Co-Listing Agent: Karen R Cotton 202-744-5365,
Samson Properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2266934
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 657
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Chute
Features
- Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Exterior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,926
- Total interior livable area: 1,753 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,269
- Finished area below ground: 484
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Carport, On Street
- Carport spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Lighting, Other
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 3,065 Square Feet
- Features: Chillum-Urban Land Complex
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3750//0014
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Probate Listing
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
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: $314/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $515,690
- Annual tax amount: $1,328
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: FHA,Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$559,700
$532,000 - $588,000
$4,880/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2026 | Contingent | $550,000$314/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2266934 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000$314/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2266934 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,328 +1.1% | $509,780 +2.2% |
| 2024 | $1,313 +1% | $498,870 +2.2% |
| 2023 | $1,300 +0.3% | $488,140 +6.4% |
| 2022 | $1,297 +4.2% | $458,850 +4% |
| 2021 | $1,245 +4.8% | $441,310 +2.1% |
| 2020 | $1,188 +9.3% | $432,100 +12% |
| 2018 | $1,087 +9.6% | $385,830 +9.6% |
| 2017 | $992 +9.6% | $352,170 +14.5% |
| 2016 | $904 +9.8% | $307,660 +16% |
| 2015 | $823 +9.3% | $265,270 +7.2% |
| 2014 | $753 +0.8% | $247,490 +1% |
| 2013 | $748 -7.4% | $245,050 -4.8% |
| 2012 | $807 | $257,450 |
| 2011 | $807 +18.5% | $257,450 -14.6% |
| 2010 | $681 +10% | $301,450 -10.8% |
| 2009 | $620 +10.9% | $337,990 +22.2% |
| 2007 | $559 +5.2% | $276,480 +24.2% |
| 2006 | $531 -11.5% | $222,560 +22.4% |
| 2005 | $600 +12% | $181,790 +19.7% |
| 2004 | $536 +12% | $151,910 +17.2% |
| 2003 | $478 +1.7% | $129,618 +1.3% |
| 2002 | $470 +1.7% | $127,956 +1.3% |
| 2001 | $462 | $126,294 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Riggs Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lasalle Backus Education CampusGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Ida B. Wells Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Coolidge High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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