NOT LISTED FOR SALE

511 17th St SE Washington, DC 20003

Hill East Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $745,000 - $811,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,425 Sq Ft
$538/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 03, 2017

Last sale price $571,000 $401 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,415/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Federal Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to Potomac Avenue
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Watkins Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 5-minute walk to Pocket Park and Playground

About This Home

As of November 2017

This Capitol Hill home features a sunny living room, & a spacious dining room that is open to the kitchen w/ newer appliances. Upstairs you will find 2 BRs & an updated bathroom. The basement holds a 2nd FB, a laundry area & tons of storage space. The backyard terrace is perfect for entertaining or dining al fresco. Just 2 blocks to the metro & Harris Teeter, & close to all the best of the Hill.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Thomas

(202) 486-5918 david@davidthomashomes.com Keller Williams Capital Properties License #BR98374505 Listed on: 09/29/2017

Keller Williams Capital Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Steven Cummings

(202) 378-6130 steven.cummings@longandfoster.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,557

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 813 Sq Ft Lot
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Federal Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Gas Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Old City #1 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 45
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1091//0045

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,557

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Federal
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Kitchen/Dining
  • Fireplace: No
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Full
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1470
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1425
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 560.20
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 980
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 445
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 45
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 490
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 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: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: CALL SCHOOL BOARD
  • High School: CALL SCHOOL BOARD
  • Middle Or Junior School: CALL SCHOOL BOARD

Green Features

  • Green Verification: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Area: 813
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 813.00
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2557.02
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1091//0045
  • Tax Lot: 45
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2017
Closed on
Oct 31, 2017
Sold by
Desbordes Jennifer R
Bought by
Serfass Julia G
Seller's Agent
David Thomas
Keller Williams Capital Properties
Buyer's Agent
Steven Cummings
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$571,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,000
4.01%
Current Estimated Value
$766,255

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$195,255
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.65%
Original Mortgage
$513,900
Outstanding Balance
$429,366
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$336,889

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 1995
Sold by
Sec Of Hud
Bought by
Des Bordes Jennifer R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,235
Interest Rate
7.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 1995
Sold by
Lewis Nathaniel L
Bought by
Sec Of Hud
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Serfass Julia G $571,000 None Available
Des Bordes Jennifer R $63,500 --
Sec Of Hud $69,950 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Serfass Julia G $513,900
Previous Owner Des Bordes Jennifer R $65,235
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/03/2017 11/03/17 Sold $571,000 +4.0% $401 / Sq Ft
10/05/2017 10/05/17 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2017 09/29/17 For Sale $549,000 -- $385 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2025 $4,891 $665,220 $455,780 $209,440
2024 $4,838 $656,180 $453,510 $202,670
2023 $4,809 $649,770 $443,870 $205,900
2022 $4,478 $605,490 $423,560 $181,930
2021 $4,373 $590,770 $415,090 $175,680
2020 $4,211 $571,070 $401,220 $169,850
2019 $3,933 $537,600 $377,110 $160,490
2017 $2,806 $511,380 $0 $0
2016 $2,557 $482,070 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Thomas

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    David Thomas

    Keller Williams Capital Properties

    (202) 486-5918

    7 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    David Thomas
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  • Steven Cummings

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Steven Cummings

    Long & Foster

    (202) 378-6130

    14 Total Sales

    Steven Cummings
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000991835

Bright MLS

APN: 1091-0045

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20003 Hill East

511 17th St SE, Washington, DC

Not Listed for Sale

Townhouses

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