12 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
What's special
HISTORIC CAPITOL HILL, BEAUTIFULLY EVOLVED. Just off East Capitol Street on one of Capitol Hill’s most treasured blocks, this circa-1863 residence brings together remarkable historic character, expansive modern living, exceptional indoor-outdoor connection and the potential for off-street parking, all in a location that puts the best of Washington at your doorstep. From the moment you enter, the house feels substantial. Gracious living and dining spaces retain the warmth and character of the original home, with preserved details including the staircase newel post and railings, handsome dining room window casings and beautifully refinished oak floors. The front dining room leads naturally toward the heart of the house: an oversized gourmet kitchen designed as much for gathering as cooking, with a long stone island, abundant cabinetry, two generous work areas and sinks, and plenty of room to spread out. Beyond the kitchen, the house opens dramatically into an expansive rear family room centered on a gas fireplace and flanked by tall black-framed divided-light glass doors. Open them and the living space continues directly outside to a custom brick patio and fully fenced backyard with irrigation and outdoor lighting, creating an unusually seamless connection between house and garden. With rear alley access, the property also offers the potential for off-street parking. Upstairs, beautiful original heart pine floors are a wonderful reminder of the home’s 19th-century beginnings. Two exceptionally spacious bedrooms are joined by a large skylit den, ideal as a home office, library, studio, guest space or additional living area. The primary suite includes a renovated en-suite bath with double vanity and a wall of closets, while the renovated hall bath also features a double vanity. Side-by-side laundry, a large linen closet and additional hallway storage make the upper level as practical as it is distinctive. A third full bath on the main level adds still more flexibility. Below, the connected unfinished lower level has its own front entrance and reveals another layer of the home’s history, with exposed brick, original structural elements, windows and extensive storage, workshop and utility space. Thoughtfully updated over time rather than stripped of its identity, 12 5th Street NE feels unmistakably like Capitol Hill: historic without being precious, polished without feeling newly manufactured, and wonderfully livable. Replacement windows, central air conditioning and updated systems complement the character that has endured for more than 160 years. And then there is the location. Just off East Capitol Street and two blocks from Stanton Park, the home is exceptionally positioned for Eastern Market, Union Station, H Street, Union Market, Metro, the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress and the neighborhood restaurants, shops, parks and everyday conveniences that make Capitol Hill one of Washington’s most enduringly desirable neighborhoods. A remarkable historic home, a beautifully evolved way of living, and a setting that is quintessentially Capitol Hill. Reach out for a private tour anytime. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-3PM
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Peter Grimm 202-270-6368,
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Basement, Foyer, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - HardWood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - LED, Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - LED, Lighting - Ceiling, Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 15
Primary bathroom
- Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Double Sink, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lighting - LED, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Upper
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 5
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Double Sink, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lighting - LED, Recessed Lighting, Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 X 9
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 7
Basement
- Features: Basement - Partially Finished, Basement - Unfinished, Built-in Features, Flooring - Concrete
- Level: Lower
- Area: 480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 30
Den
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - LED, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 13
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features, Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - LED, Window Treatments, Formal Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 17
Family room
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - LED, Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 X 13
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - LED
- Level: Main
- Area: 50 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 10
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Double Sink, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Lighting - LED, Lighting - Pendants, Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar, Window Treatments, Kitchen Island
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 X 20
Laundry
- Features: Lighting - LED
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Bar, Wine Storage, 9'+ Ceilings, High Ceilings, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Casement, Energy Efficient, Replacement, Screens, Skylight(s), Storm Window(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Partial,Front Entrance,Heated,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Partially Finished,Concrete,Space For Rooms,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,606
- Total interior livable area: 1,998 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,998
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Private, Surface, Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Play Area
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full,Back Yard,Privacy,Wood,Partial,Wrought Iron
Lot
- Size: 1,764 Square Feet
- Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0816//0840
- Zoning: RF1
- Zoning description: Residential inside Historic Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1863
- Major remodel year: 2013
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $851/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,266,740
- Annual tax amount: $10,744
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: See Seller Disclosures, Available Through Listing Agent.
- Exclusions: See Seller Disclosures, Available Through Listing Agent.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,700,000+135.8%$851/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2282804 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2013 | Sold | $721,000$361/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,744 +11% | $1,264,040 +2.9% |
| 2025 | $9,680 +0.8% | $1,228,700 +1% |
| 2024 | $9,601 +3.9% | $1,216,540 +3.9% |
| 2023 | $9,241 +5.9% | $1,171,210 +5.9% |
| 2022 | $8,730 +3.3% | $1,105,750 +3.3% |
| 2021 | $8,450 +3.6% | $1,070,410 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $8,158 +12.6% | $1,035,510 +11.8% |
| 2018 | $7,248 +6.8% | $926,060 +6.3% |
| 2017 | $6,786 +9.3% | $870,770 +4.4% |
| 2016 | $6,210 +10% | $834,380 +13.4% |
| 2015 | $5,648 +7.8% | $735,820 +7.2% |
| 2014 | $5,240 +129.3% | $686,690 +5.3% |
| 2013 | $2,286 +9.7% | $651,930 +0.1% |
| 2012 | $2,084 | $651,230 |
| 2011 | $2,084 +21% | $651,230 -1.5% |
| 2010 | $1,722 +10% | $661,320 -6.7% |
| 2009 | $1,566 +14.4% | $709,180 -10.2% |
| 2007 | $1,368 +5.2% | $789,630 +22.5% |
| 2006 | $1,301 -12.4% | $644,560 +19.6% |
| 2005 | $1,484 +12% | $539,060 +8.8% |
| 2004 | $1,325 +12% | $495,490 +29.1% |
| 2003 | $1,183 +25% | $383,930 +69% |
| 2002 | $946 +1.2% | $227,179 +1.1% |
| 2001 | $935 | $224,810 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$1,635,800
$1.55M - $1.72M
$4,490/mo
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