NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5141 Linnean Ave NW Washington, DC 20008

Forest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,503,000 - $1,784,302

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,310 Sq Ft
$695/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 19, 2020

Last sale price $1,155,000 $500 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,623/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Ben Murch Elementary School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Linnean Park

About This Home

As of February 2020

Charming 3 level Cape Cod home on a lovely landscaped large corner lot in Forest Hills! Fabulously updated 4 bedroom, 2 full & 1 half bath home, fireplace, wood-burning stove, hardwood floors throughout the main and upper level, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, private fenced rear yard with spacious flagstone patio, deck, 1 car attached garage and finished basement with new carpet. Serene living environment, yet quickly accessible to 3 metro stops, just a few blocks to Politics and Prose shops, restaurants, Whole Foods, Giant, Safeway, CVS and much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lily Cole

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #0225098990 Listed on: 01/17/2020

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Margaret Platek

Keller Williams Capital Properties

Keller Williams Capital Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,432

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,005 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Range Hood
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement with some natural light

Schools

  • Murch Elementary School
  • Deal Middle School
  • Jackson-Reed High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 60+ Gallon Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Forest Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2282//0008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,432

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Remarks Public: Charming 3 level Cape Cod home on a lovely landscaped large corner lot in Forest Hills! Fabulously updated 4 bedroom, 2 full & 1 half bath home, fireplace, wood-burning stove, hardwood floors throughout the main and upper level, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, private fenced rear yard with spacious flagstone patio, deck, 1 car attached garage and finished basement with new carpet. Serene living environment, yet quickly accessible to 3 metro stops, just a few blocks to Politics and Prose shops, restaurants, Whole Foods, Giant, Safeway, CVS and much more.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer, Built-In Microwave, Oven - Single, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Primary Bath(s), Tub Shower, Stove - Wood, Wood Floors, Window Treatments, Crown Moldings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Replacement, Skylights
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Daylight, Partial, Garage Access
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 3239
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2310
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 497.79
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2310
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 929
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 929
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5141

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: MURCH
  • Middle School: DEAL
  • High School: JACKSON-REED
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121140357950
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: MURCH
  • High School: JACKSON-REED
  • Middle Or Junior School: DEAL

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 403950.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 679770.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6005.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16029729
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8432.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2282//0008
  • Tax Lot: 8
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2310
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 02/19/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2022
Sold by
James Anderson Matthew and James Renata Margaret
Bought by
Matthew James Anderson Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,605,826

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2020
Sold by
Anderson Matthew James and Koziol Margaret Renata
Bought by
Anderson Matthew James and Koziol Margaret Renata

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2020
Sold by
Anderson Matthew James and Koziol Margaret Renata
Bought by
Anderson Matthew James and Koziol Margaret Renata

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2020
Closed on
Feb 19, 2020
Sold by
Walker Darwin L and Walker Karen G
Bought by
Anderson Matthew James and Koziol Margaret Renata
Seller's Agent
Lily Cole
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Platek
Keller Williams Capital Properties
List Price
$1,149,900
Sold Price
$1,155,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
0.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.19%
Original Mortgage
$924,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1994
Sold by
Orlando John S
Bought by
Walker Darwin L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$197,000
Interest Rate
9.03%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Matthew James Anderson Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Anderson Matthew James -- None Available
Anderson Matthew James -- None Available
Anderson Matthew James $1,155,000 Kvs Title Llc
Walker Darwin L $394,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Koziol Margaret Renata $920,400
Previous Owner Anderson Matthew James $924,000
Previous Owner Walker Darwin L $417,000
Previous Owner Walker Darwin Lester $125,000
Previous Owner Walker Darwin L $197,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/19/2020 02/19/20 Sold $1,155,000 +0.4% $500 / Sq Ft
01/21/2020 01/21/20 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2020 01/17/20 For Sale $1,149,900 -- $498 / 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
2024 $10,683 $1,346,140 $742,040 $604,100
2023 $9,738 $1,229,630 $716,640 $512,990
2022 $9,430 $1,188,100 $700,000 $488,100
2021 $8,739 $1,104,440 $684,330 $420,110
2020 $8,568 $1,083,720 $679,770 $403,950
2019 $8,433 $1,066,960 $646,560 $420,400
2018 $8,369 $1,057,920 $0 $0
2017 $7,820 $992,410 $0 $0
2016 $7,636 $970,100 $0 $0
2015 $7,210 $919,660 $0 $0
2014 $7,011 $894,990 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lily Cole

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Lily Cole

    Long & Foster

    (703) 863-5137

    64 Total Sales

    Lily Cole
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  • Margaret Platek

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Margaret Platek

    Keller Williams Capital Properties

    (202) 629-8327

    Margaret Platek
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC454108

Bright MLS

APN: 2282-0008

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20008 Forest Hills

5141 Linnean Ave NW, Washington, DC

This home is located at 5141 Linnean Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 since 17 January 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,605,826, approximately $695 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 5141 Linnean Ave NW is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including Ben Murch Elementary School, Alice Deal Middle School, and Jackson Reed High School.

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