Welcome to 5135 8th St NE, an exceptional gem in the heart of Riggs Park! This charming semi-detached rowhome boasts an oversized front porch, spacious fenced backyard, and off-street parking. Featuring three full levels of living space, including separate living and dining areas, this home is perfect for anyone seeking comfort and convenience. This home offers solid hardwood floors on the main level, some replacement windows, and owned solar panels that will provide valuable SREC credits each year. The vibrant Riggs Park neighborhood is anchored by the Lillian J. Huff Public Library, and hosts events like Fridays at Fort Totten and local art crawls. Enjoy the serenity of Fort Circle Park, just steps away, or take a short walk to the Fort Totten Metro (Red, Green, and Yellow lines) for easy access to the rest of DC. Nearby shopping includes Walmart, Costco, and Dakota Crossing Mall – all within 7 minutes! You'll also find fantastic dining and entertainment options with U Street nightlife, cinemas, and the National Mall just a quick 15-minute drive away. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity – make 5135 8th St NE yours today!
Sold for $500,000 on 12/27/24
$500,000
5135 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20011
3beds
1,769sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
2,850 Square Feet Lot
$501,600 Zestimate®
$283/sqft
$3,755 Estimated rent
Home value
$501,600
$472,000 - $537,000
$3,755/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 02, 2025 at 02:29am
Listed by:
Joie Ashworth 240-428-0411,
Weichert, REALTORS
Bought with:
Aki Berhe, 0225192859
Samson Properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2165204
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 612
Heating
- Hot Water, Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Whole House Fan, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Features
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access,Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,881
- Total interior livable area: 1,769 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,269
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Private, Off Street, Alley Access, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 2,850 sqft
- Features: Rear Yard, Downtown, Chillum-Urban Land Complex
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3754//0041
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Hook/Up Avail
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: PV Solar Array(s) Owned, Net-Meter Renew Energy Credits
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Riggs Park
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2025 | Listing removed | $6,400$4/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2184710 | ||
| 2/19/2025 | Listed for rent | $6,400$4/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2184710 | ||
| 12/27/2024 | Sold | $500,000$283/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2165204 | ||
| 10/23/2024 | Pending sale | $500,000$283/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2165204 | ||
| 10/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $500,000$283/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2165204 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,207 +234.9% | $494,970 +2.2% |
| 2024 | $1,256 +1% | $484,330 +2.1% |
| 2023 | $1,245 +0.2% | $474,470 +6.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Riggs Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lasalle Backus Education CampusGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Ida B. Wells Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 4/10Coolidge High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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