NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 13th St NE Washington, DC 20002

Capitol Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $562,000 - $689,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
842 Sq Ft
$761/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 23, 2021

Last sale price $636,000 $755 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,969 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Federal Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • 3-minute walk to Lovejoy Park

About This Home

As of November 2021

Offers requested by 5pm Thursday. The Cottage on the Hill. Cozy and comfortable 2 bed, 1 bath with groomed front and back gardens You might call this the perfect starter home, in the perfect neighborhood, at the perfect price. This home has not been on the market for 20 years. Current owners lived here til they retired so we may call it the perfect start and finish home. Well maintained and ready for occupancy. Beautiful brick floors on the first floor and new hardwood floors everywhere else. Good storage and a walk-in closet. Plenty of sunlight throughout gives this charming cottage a bright easy feel. Walking distance to 4 metros, H street, Eastern Market and Union Market. You will want for nothing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

George Olson

(202) 547-3525 dana.hill@cbmove.com Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington Listed on: 10/20/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington

Last Buyer's Agent

Stuart Naranch

(202) 386-6330 stuart.naranch@compass.com Compass License #SP98371894

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,669

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 600 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home

Home Design

  • Federal Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 842 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Laundry on main level

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Accessible Home Design

  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Old City #1 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 24
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1007//0024

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,669

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

600 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Federal
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Patio bench
  • Inclusions: Shed & compost bin
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Tile/Brick, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 842
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 842
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 758.91
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 842
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

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: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.01
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 600.00
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3669.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1007//0024
  • Tax Lot: 24
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 20, 2021
Closed on
Nov 23, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
George Olson
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Buyer's Agent
Stuart Naranch
Compass
List Price
$639,000
Sold Price
$636,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-0.47%
Current Estimated Value
$641,040

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,040
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.17%
Original Mortgage
$508,800
Outstanding Balance
$464,667
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$176,373

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 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
$116,000
Interest Rate
7.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2000
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
$78,000
Interest Rate
8.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 1995
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
$62,225
Interest Rate
9.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
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
$636,000 Village Settlements Inc
$145,000 --
$68,000 --
-- --
$81,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $508,800
Previous Owner $116,000
Previous Owner $78,000
Previous Owner $62,225
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/23/2021 11/23/21 Sold $636,000 -0.5% $755 / Sq Ft
10/29/2021 10/29/21 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2021 10/20/21 For Sale $639,000 -- $759 / 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 $6,320 $743,560 $518,800 $224,760
2024 $6,247 $734,900 $516,230 $218,670
2023 $6,064 $713,410 $500,700 $212,710
2022 $5,099 $680,540 $470,070 $210,470
2021 $4,031 $667,960 $465,410 $202,550
2020 $3,670 $637,570 $446,300 $191,270
2019 $3,343 $596,520 $414,970 $181,550
2018 $3,050 $576,800 $0 $0
2017 $2,780 $551,290 $0 $0
2016 $2,533 $521,690 $0 $0
2015 $2,305 $483,180 $0 $0
2014 $2,105 $435,980 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • George Olson

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    George Olson

    Coldwell Banker (NRT-Southeast-MidAtlantic)

    (202) 203-0339

    10 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    George Olson
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  • Stuart Naranch

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Stuart Naranch

    Compass

    (202) 297-8810

    3 in this area

    108 Total Sales

    Stuart Naranch
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2017564

Bright MLS

APN: 1007-0024

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20002 Capitol Hill

538 13th St NE, Washington, DC

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