Seller's Agent in 2026
Meredith Margolis
Compass
(202) 607-5877
25 in this area
263 Total Sales
17 5th St SE Washington, DC 20003
Capitol Hill Neighborhood
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,890
Sq Ft
3,678
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Gourmet Kitchen
- 0.08 Acre Lot
- Wood Flooring
- Brent Elementary School Rated A
- Traditional Floor Plan
- 5-minute walk to Seward Square
About This Home
As of June 2026**OPEN FRIDAY 5-7PM, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 1-3PM** THIS IS SPECIAL...steps from The Capitol. Timeless and elegant GRAND DAME, original pine floors, and lux craftsmanship throughout — a RARE OPPORTUNITY to own a unique property in the heart of Capitol Hill, the perfect balance of historic charm and modern living: soaring 12-foot ceilings, embellished moldings throughout, an unbelievable kitchen with an extra-large pantry, multiple living spaces, two 1st floor fireplaces, and a screened-in porch to enjoy and entertain, that spills out to a dreamy backyard with lush landscaping and wraparound garden....privacy prevails - a luxury in DC. Upstairs are 4 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms - a rarity for its prime location, even a charming tucked-away balcony off two bedrooms reminds one of years past. The primary bedroom has an elegant fireplace, an oversized bay window, and plenty of room for a king-size bed. In addition, there is a stunning extra-large lower level, with more storage than one can imagine, renovated only a few years ago with so much storage plus an additional full bathroom and bedroom with its own entrance - you will be proud to host all guests or it's perfect for an au pair. Enjoy your Capitol Hill lifestyle: Eastern Market, restaurants, Metro, Whole Foods and parks galore.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(301) 298-1001 Meredith.Margolis@compass.com Compass Brokerage Phone: 3012981001 Listed on: 05/07/2026
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $21,609
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 3,678 Sq Ft Lot
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- Property has 3 Levels
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Built-In Features
- 2 Fireplaces
- Window Treatments
- Entrance Foyer
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Workshop
- Screened Porch
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Upgraded Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Walk-In Closet
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Heated Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Connecting Stairway
Schools
- Brent Elementary School
- Jefferson Middle School Academy
- Eastern High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 816
- Assessor Parcel Number 0817//0816
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Capitol Hill Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Pets Allowed
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Floorplans
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 7, 2026
Closed on
Jun 4, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Meredith Margolis
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Topher Cushman
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
List Price
$2,900,000
Sold Price
$2,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-1.72%
Views
50
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-51.20%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 10, 2022
Closed on
Jul 27, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gary Jankowski
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Buyer's Agent
Traci Johnson
Compass
List Price
$2,850,000
Sold Price
$2,850,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.00%
Original Mortgage
$2,562,150
Interest Rate
0.0554%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $2,850,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Deed | $2,850,000 | Westcor Land Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $2,562,150 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2026 06/04/26 | Sold | $2,850,000 | -1.7% | $733 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/12/2026 05/12/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/07/2026 05/07/26 | For Sale | $2,900,000 | +1.8% | $746 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/30/2022 08/30/22 | Sold | $2,850,000 | 0.0% | $893 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/17/2022 06/17/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/10/2022 06/10/22 | For Sale | $2,850,000 | -- | $893 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,609 | $2,542,280 | $1,018,700 | $1,523,580 |
| 2024 | $21,007 | $2,471,450 | $1,013,660 | $1,457,790 |
| 2023 | $15,567 | $1,831,440 | $1,006,890 | $824,550 |
| 2022 | $14,256 | $1,755,910 | $956,790 | $799,120 |
| 2021 | $13,659 | $1,683,310 | $947,340 | $735,970 |
| 2020 | $13,370 | $1,655,850 | $924,910 | $730,940 |
| 2019 | $12,161 | $1,505,600 | $827,370 | $678,230 |
| 2018 | $11,564 | $1,433,790 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $11,204 | $1,390,620 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $10,366 | $1,291,170 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $9,466 | $1,210,240 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $8,615 | $1,083,780 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Meredith Margolis
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Topher Cushman
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Topher Cushman
Coldwell Banker (NRT-Southeast-MidAtlantic)
(202) 327-4682
28 in this area
53 Total Sales
-
Gary Jankowski
Seller's Agent in 2022
Gary Jankowski
Coldwell Banker (NRT-Southeast-MidAtlantic)
(202) 439-6009
66 in this area
95 Total Sales
-
Michael Schaeffer
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Michael Schaeffer
Coldwell Banker (NRT-Southeast-MidAtlantic)
(202) 491-5910
59 in this area
117 Total Sales
-
Traci Johnson
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Traci Johnson
Compass
(703) 239-3082
13 in this area
86 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: DCDC2260518
APN: 0817-0816
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