Welcome to 5916 8th Street NE, a beautifully refreshed home nestled in the heart of sought-after Riggs Park! This spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence blends classic charm with modern updates throughout. Step into a bright, open living and dining space enhanced with refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint, and stylish finishes. The updated kitchen features ample cabinetry and direct access to the backyard—perfect for outdoor dining or gardening. Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms and a full bath, while the lower level offers flexible space for a family room, home office, gym, or future guest suite. Recent improvements include updated flooring, fixtures, and enhanced lighting. Enjoy the private, fenced backyard with a covered porch, ideal for entertaining or relaxing in your own urban retreat. This home offers easy access to Fort Totten Metro, shopping, parks, and the new development at Art Place. With central A/C, natural gas heat, and a fantastic location near schools and public transit, this move-in ready home is a rare find in NE DC. Don’t miss your chance to own a solid brick home in a growing neighborhood!
For sale
Price cut: $25K (5/1)
$575,000
5916 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20011
3beds
1,416sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
2,924 Square Feet Lot
$572,500 Zestimate®
$406/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern updatesFlexible spaceRefinished hardwood floorsGenerously sized bedroomsPrivate fenced backyardUpdated kitchenClassic charm
- 283 days |
- 215 |
- 12 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Crystal Sheehan 540-222-4551,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2223614
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 512
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Combination Dining/Living, Eat-in Kitchen, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile, Concrete
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,536
- Total interior livable area: 1,416 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,024
- Finished area below ground: 392
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Awning(s)
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,924 Square Feet
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3735//0073
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Gate
- Subdivision: Riggs Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $406/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $469,450
- Annual tax amount: $3,919
- Date on market: 9/20/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$572,500
$544,000 - $601,000
$3,965/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $575,000-4.2%$406/sqft |
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| 3/12/2026 | Price change | $600,000-3.2%$424/sqft |
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| 1/6/2026 | Price change | $620,000-4.6%$438/sqft |
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| 9/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $650,000+66.7%$459/sqft |
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| 3/27/2025 | Sold | $390,000-21.2%$275/sqft |
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| 3/8/2025 | Pending sale | $495,000$350/sqft |
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| 2/25/2025 | Price change | $495,000-3.9%$350/sqft |
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| 2/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $515,000-6.4%$364/sqft |
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| 12/23/2024 | Listing removed | $550,000$388/sqft |
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| 8/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $550,000$388/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,990 +1.8% | $469,450 +1.8% |
| 2024 | $3,919 +2.3% | $461,080 +2.3% |
| 2023 | $3,831 +241.1% | $450,670 +6.7% |
| 2022 | $1,123 +4.1% | $422,370 +4.4% |
| 2021 | $1,079 +4.7% | $404,740 +1.3% |
| 2020 | $1,030 +9.2% | $399,570 +12.3% |
| 2018 | $944 +9.6% | $355,910 +8.7% |
| 2017 | $862 +9.6% | $327,540 +14.8% |
| 2016 | $786 +9.8% | $285,390 +18.1% |
| 2015 | $716 +9.1% | $241,710 +7.7% |
| 2014 | $656 +1% | $224,530 +1.2% |
| 2013 | $649 -4.6% | $221,890 -4.5% |
| 2012 | $680 | $232,370 |
| 2011 | $680 +21% | $232,370 -15.2% |
| 2010 | $562 +10% | $274,140 -10.6% |
| 2009 | $511 +9.7% | $306,560 +22.1% |
| 2007 | $466 +5.2% | $251,010 +25% |
| 2006 | $443 -14.2% | $200,830 +21% |
| 2005 | $516 +12% | $165,960 +23.8% |
| 2004 | $461 +4.6% | $134,020 +10% |
| 2003 | $441 +1.7% | $121,836 +1.3% |
| 2002 | $433 +1.8% | $120,274 +1.3% |
| 2001 | $426 | $118,712 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Riggs Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lasalle Backus Education CampusGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Ida B. Wells Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 5/10Coolidge High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lasalle - Backus Education Campus
- Middle: Ida B. Wells
- High: Coolidge
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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