NOT LISTED FOR SALE

23 5th St SE Washington, DC 20003

Capitol Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,075,000 - $1,317,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,160 Sq Ft
$573/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 19, 2013

Last sale price $800,000 $370 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,501 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Brent Elementary School Rated A
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to Seward Square

About This Home

As of December 2013

Location, location,locationSemidetached Victorian Bay so close to the Capitol that the shadow falls on the home in the evening. Beautiful Wide HARDWOOD floors, great ambience, high ceilings, newer kitchen, office space, breakfast counter, walk in closet...fabulous panache... fireplace ...exposed brick . Prime Location near Eastern Market, Congress,SCourt, metro,menus,etc.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Smith

(202) 608-1880 capitolhill@penfedrealty.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty License #511981 Listed on: 11/15/2013

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

Co-Listed By

Peter Grimm

(202) 608-1880 capitolhill@penfedrealty.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty License #SP98366089

Last Buyer's Agent

Colleen Cancio

(301) 652-0643 colleen.cancio@rlahre.com RLAH @properties

RLAH @properties

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,945

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 945 Sq Ft Lot
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Historic Home
  • Property is in very good condition

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Includes Fireplace Accessories
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Window Treatments
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Stove
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Front Loading Dryer
  • Front Loading Washer

Improved Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Rented or Permit Required

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 821
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0817//0821

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Capitol Hill Subdivision, Victorian Floorplan

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,945

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

945 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic Designation ID: CAPITOL HILL
  • Historic: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stove, Dryer - Front Loading, Washer - Front Loading
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Breakfast Area, Combination Kitchen/Living, Built-Ins, Wood Floors, Wainscotting, Window Treatments, Primary Bath(s), Crown Moldings, Upgraded Countertops, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Window Features: Wood Frame
  • Fireplace Features: Equipment, Mantel(s), Screen
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Wall Ceiling Types: High
  • Entry Location: Hall
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Improved, Heated, Partial
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2160
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2160
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 475.30
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1660
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 500
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 500
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Composite
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Rented/Permit Required
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Bike Trail
  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 450390.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 249060.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Area: 945
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 945.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15987642
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5945.33
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0817//0821
  • Tax Lot: 821
  • Tax Year: 2012

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,238,628

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2013
Closed on
Dec 19, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
John Smith
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Buyer's Agent
Colleen Cancio
RLAH @properties
List Price
$789,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
1.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.54%
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
0.0415%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Interest Rate
0.0485%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$556,000
Interest Rate
0.0617%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
0.0706%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
$800,000 --
$680,000 --
$695,000 --
$400,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $625,500
Previous Owner $510,000
Previous Owner $556,000
Previous Owner $320,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/19/2013 12/19/13 Sold $800,000 +1.4% $370 / Sq Ft
11/20/2013 11/20/13 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2013 11/15/13 For Sale $789,000 -- $365 / 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 $9,249 $1,177,910 $561,650 $616,260
2024 $8,956 $1,140,720 $558,860 $581,860
2023 $8,802 $1,119,580 $555,150 $564,430
2022 $8,488 $1,077,290 $535,150 $542,140
2021 $8,186 $1,039,370 $529,850 $509,520
2020 $7,957 $1,011,850 $510,560 $501,290
2019 $7,378 $942,860 $464,870 $477,990
2018 $6,941 $889,950 $0 $0
2017 $6,939 $888,820 $0 $0
2016 $6,640 $852,840 $0 $0
2015 $6,199 $800,750 $0 $0
2014 $5,682 $738,660 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    John Smith

    BHHS PenFed (actual)

    (202) 262-6037

    12 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    John Smith
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  • Peter Grimm

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Peter Grimm

    BHHS PenFed (actual)

    (202) 270-6368

    33 in this area

    81 Total Sales

    Peter Grimm
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  • Colleen Cancio

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Colleen Cancio

    Real Living at Home

    (202) 460-0828

    Colleen Cancio
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003768870

Bright MLS

APN: 0817-0821

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20003 Capitol Hill

23 5th St SE, Washington, DC

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