251 8th St NE Washington, DC 20002
Capitol Hill Neighborhood
4
Beds
6
Baths
2,224
Sq Ft
1,273
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Second Kitchen
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Federal Architecture
- Watkins Elementary School Rated A-
- Open Floorplan
- 5-minute walk to Stanton Park
About This Home
As of April 2023New Price! Light-filled renovated TH offers approx. 2,550 sf of open living space throughout its three finished levels in side by side townhomes. 4BR, 6BA, plus a private patio. Kitchens offer granite counters, breakfast bars, and ss appliances. Lower level inc. rec rooms, full baths, laundry, storage closets. The upper level offers 4 brs, each with en suite full baths.
Last Buyer's Agent
Brian Bailey
HomeSmart
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,744
Year Built
- Built in 1880
Lot Details
- 1,273 Sq Ft Lot
- 1 Common Wall
- Back Yard Fenced
- Historic Home
- Property is in very good condition
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Federal Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- Property has 3 Levels
- Open Floorplan
- Recessed Lighting
- Window Treatments
- Combination Kitchen and Living
- Wood Flooring
- Alarm System
Kitchen
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Second Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Gas Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Upgraded Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Bathroom
- 6 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Front Loading Dryer
- Front Loading Washer
Finished Basement
- Walk-Up Access
- Connecting Stairway
- Rear and Side Basement Entry
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Old City #1 Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 822 + 823
- Assessor Parcel Number 0917//0822
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 10, 2023
Closed on
Mar 14, 2023
Sold by
Reckinger Family Trust
Bought by
Gebremariam Gidey
Seller's Agent
Noël Sesay
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Wehazit Mail
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,000,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-5%
Views
41
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.83%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,456,949
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$613,051
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 7, 2018
Closed on
Oct 24, 2018
Sold by
Danesh Nasser
Bought by
Reckinger Robert A and Reckinger Kelle M
Seller's Agent
Joseph Olatunde Seriki
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Noël Sesay
Compass
List Price
$1,600,000
Sold Price
$1,562,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,500
-2.34%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.49%
Original Mortgage
$1,562,500
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 14, 2017
Closed on
Aug 29, 2017
Sold by
National Black Nurses Association Inc
Bought by
Danesh Nasser
Seller's Agent
Helen Dodson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
alan mans
Metropol Realty
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$420,000
-26.33%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
28.13%
Original Mortgage
$881,250
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 15, 2014
Closed on
Jul 9, 2014
Sold by
Qureshi Shakil M
Bought by
National Black Nurses Assn Inc
Seller's Agent
Alyssa Crilley
Washington Fine Properties
Buyer's Agent
Brian Bailey
HomeSmart
List Price
$1,385,000
Sold Price
$1,297,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$87,500
-6.32%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.10%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $1,900,000 | Pruitt Title | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $1,562,500 | Avenue Stlmnt Corporation | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $1,175,000 | Dupont Title Group | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,297,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,500,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,562,500 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $881,250 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/27/2025 06/27/25 | For Rent | $5,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 06/05/2025 06/05/25 | For Sale | $2,200,000 | 0.0% | $682 / Sq Ft |
| 02/21/2024 02/21/24 | Rented | $4,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 01/30/2024 01/30/24 | Price Changed | $4,500 | -10.0% | $1 / Sq Ft |
| 01/09/2024 01/09/24 | For Rent | $5,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 04/07/2023 04/07/23 | Sold | $1,900,000 | -5.0% | $528 / Sq Ft |
| 02/03/2023 02/03/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/10/2023 01/10/23 | For Sale | $2,000,000 | +28.0% | $556 / Sq Ft |
| 10/25/2018 10/25/18 | Sold | $1,562,500 | -2.3% | $468 / Sq Ft |
| 09/07/2018 09/07/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/07/2018 08/07/18 | For Sale | $1,600,000 | +36.2% | $480 / Sq Ft |
| 08/31/2017 08/31/17 | Sold | $1,175,000 | -8.9% | $352 / Sq Ft |
| 05/23/2017 05/23/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/16/2017 05/16/17 | Price Changed | $1,290,000 | -12.5% | $387 / Sq Ft |
| 05/09/2017 05/09/17 | Price Changed | $1,475,000 | -7.5% | $442 / Sq Ft |
| 04/14/2017 04/14/17 | For Sale | $1,595,000 | +22.9% | $478 / Sq Ft |
| 07/09/2014 07/09/14 | Sold | $1,297,500 | -2.1% | $583 / Sq Ft |
| 06/19/2014 06/19/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/03/2014 06/03/14 | Price Changed | $1,325,000 | -4.3% | $596 / Sq Ft |
| 05/15/2014 05/15/14 | For Sale | $1,385,000 | -- | $623 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,158 | $1,430,400 | $499,650 | $930,750 |
| 2023 | $12,062 | $1,419,080 | $484,620 | $934,460 |
| 2022 | $11,525 | $1,355,840 | $456,360 | $899,480 |
| 2021 | $11,259 | $1,324,600 | $451,840 | $872,760 |
| 2020 | $10,847 | $1,276,090 | $435,040 | $841,050 |
| 2019 | $10,389 | $1,222,250 | $403,990 | $818,260 |
| 2018 | $10,212 | $1,201,430 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $9,948 | $1,170,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $9,695 | $1,140,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $9,244 | $1,087,550 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $8,952 | $1,053,210 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Wehazit Mail
Seller's Agent in 2025
Wehazit Mail
Coldwell Banker (NRT-Southeast-MidAtlantic)
(571) 243-0537
1 in this area
106 Total Sales
-
Mounira Al Hmoud
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Mounira Al Hmoud
Samson Properties
(202) 599-7229
9 Total Sales
-
Noël Sesay
Seller's Agent in 2023
Noël Sesay
Compass
(202) 431-3119
2 in this area
76 Total Sales
-
Sina Mollaan
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Sina Mollaan
Compass
(202) 270-7462
41 in this area
661 Total Sales
-
Joseph Olatunde Seriki
Seller's Agent in 2018
Joseph Olatunde Seriki
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(202) 550-9523
1 in this area
33 Total Sales
-
D
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018
Deven Lee
Long & Foster
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1002979718
APN: 0917-0822
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