5173 Linnean Terrace NW Washington, DC 20008
Forest Hills Neighborhood
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,153
Sq Ft
5,580
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Rambler Architecture
- 2 Fireplaces
- Eat-In Country Kitchen
- Ben Murch Elementary School Rated A-
- No HOA
- 4-minute walk to Linnean Park
About This Home
As of July 2025Open house on 10/5, 10/6 1:00-3:00 pm. Beautiful, light-filled, and expansive three bedrooms, three full bath single family home in the Forest Hills very upscale neighborhood, with spacious hardwood floor throughout the main level, ten-foot ceiling and special touches like full arches and French doors, the warm and inviting main level family room/sunroom overlooks lush colorful landscaped gardens, and an expansive deck area, nice kitchen, ample storage and hobby room, walkout basement, Convenient location, minutes to excellent Murch Elementary School, Deal Middle School, and Wilson Senior High School, and shopping.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Samson Properties License #0225086641 Listed on: 09/04/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,677
Year Built
- Built in 1953
Lot Details
- 5,580 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is zoned 012
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Rambler Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- Property has 1 Level
- 2 Fireplaces
- Dining Area
Kitchen
- Eat-In Country Kitchen
- Electric Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Improved Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Rear Basement Entry
- Laundry in Basement
Schools
- Murch Elementary School
- Deal Middle School
- Jackson-Reed High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Public Septic
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Forest Hills Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 9
- Assessor Parcel Number 2028//0009
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 4, 2024
Closed on
Nov 15, 2024
Sold by
Fishman Henry J
Bought by
Dilan Investment 1003 Llc
Seller's Agent
William Wu
Samson Properties
Buyer's Agent
Carol Strasfeld
Unrepresented Buyer Office
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$1,125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-11.76%
Views
55
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
76.62%
Original Mortgage
$891,870
Outstanding Balance
$887,651
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$713,084
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 23, 2021
Sold by
Fishman Henry J and The Henry J Fishman Trust
Bought by
Fishman Henry J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,350,000
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 11, 2003
Sold by
Klingenberg Martin F
Bought by
Fishman Henry J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,700
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 18, 1998
Sold by
Terrace Linnean Trust #1
Bought by
Bednarik + Petr
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 10, 1997
Sold by
Bednarikova Peter and Bednarikova Vlasta
Bought by
Bednarik+ Peter By Custodian
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $1,125,000 | Dupont Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | $450,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $891,870 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,350,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $220,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $154,900 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $700,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $322,700 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/18/2025 07/18/25 | Sold | $1,625,000 | -4.4% | $673 / Sq Ft |
| 06/30/2025 06/30/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/26/2025 06/26/25 | For Sale | $1,699,000 | +51.0% | $704 / Sq Ft |
| 11/18/2024 11/18/24 | Sold | $1,125,000 | -11.8% | $357 / Sq Ft |
| 09/30/2024 09/30/24 | Price Changed | $1,275,000 | 0.0% | $404 / Sq Ft |
| 09/30/2024 09/30/24 | For Sale | $1,275,000 | +2.0% | $404 / Sq Ft |
| 09/09/2024 09/09/24 | Off Market | $1,250,000 | -- | -- |
| 09/04/2024 09/04/24 | For Sale | $1,250,000 | -- | $396 / 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 | $8,991 | $1,057,750 | $718,650 | $339,100 |
| 2023 | $8,677 | $1,020,820 | $694,040 | $326,780 |
| 2022 | $8,294 | $975,770 | $676,460 | $299,310 |
| 2021 | $8,160 | $959,940 | $661,340 | $298,600 |
| 2020 | $8,059 | $948,150 | $656,100 | $292,050 |
| 2019 | $7,827 | $920,790 | $625,740 | $295,050 |
| 2018 | $7,688 | $904,430 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $7,145 | $840,570 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $6,904 | $812,220 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $6,511 | $765,980 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $6,427 | $756,080 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
William Fastow
Seller's Agent in 2025
William Fastow
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(202) 536-7675
1 in this area
116 Total Sales
-
Nina Foldvari
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Nina Foldvari
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
(954) 907-8368
1 in this area
29 Total Sales
-
William Wu
Seller's Agent in 2024
William Wu
Samson Properties
(703) 969-2883
1 in this area
135 Total Sales
-
Carol Strasfeld
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Carol Strasfeld
Unrepresented Buyer Office
(301) 806-8871
3 in this area
5,698 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: DCDC2157238
APN: 2028-0009
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