Huge price improvement!!! Join us for an open house on Saturday, May 17, from 11 - 1 pm. Welcome to 2511 Palmer Pl, a lovely detached traditional-style home located in the sought-after Hillcrest neighborhood. Tucked away on a quiet street, this charming home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a fully finished basement, and a spacious patio overlooking a generously sized lot. The main level features hardwood flooring, an open and sun-drenched living room, a dining area, and two bedrooms with a fully refinished bathroom. Steps away from the living and dining spaces find a well-equipped kitchen that boasts stainless steel appliances, plenty of countertop space, and storage. Just off the kitchen, find stairs leading to a usable attic space. This space is fully carpeted and designed with bookshelves, to be used for an extra storage room, a kids' playroom, or an office space. The lower level consists of an open and inviting living room, featuring a wet bar and wine fridge, making it the perfect space for entertaining. Moving away from the living room find a modern full bath, washer and dryer room, and sizeable bedroom with an abundance of closet space. The lower level boasts windows throughout allowing for plenty of natural light, and an exterior door leading to the outdoor patio. Upon moving outdoors find an airy and bright front porch for relaxation in addition to a well-maintained backyard with a patio adding plenty of functional space perfect for dining al fresco. Parking pad for 1 car sits just behind the fully fenced yard. Updates include new luxury vinyl plank flooring in the basement (2025), custom redesign of front porch (2020), a new roof, downspout, and gutters (2019), installation of renewable rainwater collection system (2019), custom brick patio (2019), newly installed vinyl fencing (2019), water/drainage and irrigation system under backyard (2019), landscaping (plants, bushes, sodding) (2019). Conveniently located right off of Pennsylvania Ave, making it very accessible to all commuter routes, 295, 695, and 395. Just minutes from Nationals Park, Audi Field, and all of the restaurants, shops, and entertainment in Navy Yard, the Wharf, and Capitol Hill. Enjoy being a 5-minute drive away from Anacostia Riverwalk Trail and Anacostia Park.
Sold for $505,000 on 07/21/25
$505,000
2511 Palmer Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020
3beds
2,242sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
3,538 Square Feet Lot
$505,000 Zestimate®
$225/sqft
$3,417 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 24, 2025 at 06:56am
Listed by:
Kaitlin Fee 856-651-8969,
Compass
Bought with:
THY PHAM, 5021142
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2188500

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 974
Heating
- Programmable Thermostat, Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Attic
- Basement: Finished,Rear Entrance
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,242
- Total interior livable area: 2,242 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,268
- Finished area below ground: 974
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,538 sqft
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 5579//0050
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Hill Crest
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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