NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5537 Central Ave SE Washington, DC 20019

Marshall Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $328,000 - $360,435

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,184 Sq Ft
$291/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 17, 2020

Last sale price $365,000 $308 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,061 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of January 2020

Newly renovated 3-level brick rowhome located within 10-minute walk (0.5 mile) to Blue/Silver line metro. Home features car-pad for two vehicles and deck with spacious fenced in yard. Beautiful kitchen with granite counters, stainless-steel appliances and gas cooktop. Hardwood floors throughout with ceramic tile in basement. Updated bathrooms. Two large bedrooms. Fully usable attic space; great for storage. 1,200 sqft of total living space. All major systems updated; HVAC 2016, hot water heater 2016, roof 2016. Close to trendy H Street corridor, RFK Stadium redevelopment and so much more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Natalie Wiggins

(703) 665-6665 natalie.wiggins@redfin.com Redfin Corporation Listed on: 10/23/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Marlena McWilliams

(202) 546-0055 jeff.wheatley@c21nm.com CENTURY 21 New Millennium

CENTURY 21 New Millennium

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $970

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 2,492

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • 2,492 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Marshall Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 121
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5290//0121

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$970

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

2,492 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Floor Plan - Open, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen - Gourmet, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1200
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1184
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 448.75
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 800
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 384
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 16
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 400
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • 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 Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 164870.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 125870.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2492.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Zoning: PUBLIC RECORD
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16090487
  • Tax Annual Amount: 970.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5290//0121
  • Tax Lot: 121
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2019

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 23, 2019
Closed on
Jan 17, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Natalie Wiggins
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Marlena McWilliams
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
List Price
$359,000
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.67%
Current Estimated Value
$345,109

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$19,891
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.86%
Original Mortgage
$333,000
Interest Rate
0.0373%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2016
Closed on
Nov 23, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lawrence Lessin
Homes By Owner
Buyer's Agent
Gail Carter
Maven Realty, LLC
List Price
$289,000
Sold Price
$289,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.85%
Original Mortgage
$289,000
Interest Rate
0.0352%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2016
Closed on
Feb 19, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kendra Whitaker
Samson Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kendra Whitaker
Samson Properties
List Price
$120,000
Sold Price
$120,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
192.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 1999
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
$81,300
Interest Rate
0.076%
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
$365,000 Dupont Title
$289,000 Federal Title & Escrow Co
$120,000 Universal Title
$64,545 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $333,000
Previous Owner $289,000
Previous Owner $81,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/17/2020 01/17/20 Sold $365,000 +1.7% $308 / Sq Ft
10/31/2019 10/31/19 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2019 10/23/19 For Sale $359,000 +24.2% $303 / Sq Ft
12/16/2016 12/16/16 Sold $289,000 0.0% $361 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/26/2016 10/26/16 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2016 10/17/16 For Sale $289,000 +140.8% $361 / Sq Ft
02/19/2016 02/19/16 Sold $120,000 0.0% $150 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/10/2016 02/10/16 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2016 02/02/16 For Sale $120,000 -- $150 / Sq Ft
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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 $2,165 $344,570 $146,010 $198,560
2024 $2,146 $339,500 $142,270 $197,230
2023 $2,126 $334,120 $139,530 $194,590
2022 $2,036 $318,230 $132,100 $186,130
2021 $1,961 $307,040 $131,550 $175,490
2020 $1,060 $290,740 $125,870 $164,870
2019 $970 $278,370 $124,770 $153,600
2018 $895 $178,630 $0 $0
2017 $1,456 $171,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,390 $163,510 $0 $0
2015 $1,299 $152,880 $0 $0
2014 $1,245 $146,460 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marlena McWilliams

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Marlena McWilliams

    Century 21 New Millennium

    (303) 263-9739

    4 in this area

    206 Total Sales

    Marlena McWilliams
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  • Lawrence Lessin

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Lawrence Lessin

    Homes By Owner

    (301) 355-6104

    1 in this area

    675 Total Sales

    Lawrence Lessin
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  • Kendra Whitaker

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Kendra Whitaker

    Samson Properties

    (202) 487-3675

    11 Total Sales

    Kendra Whitaker
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  • Gail Carter

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Gail Carter

    Maven Realty, LLC

    (202) 213-0101

    27 Total Sales

    Gail Carter
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC447500

Bright MLS

APN: 5290-0121

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20019 Marshall Heights

5537 Central Ave SE, Washington, DC

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