Calling All Visionaries and Renovation Enthusiasts! This is your chance to own a piece of Petworth with serious potential. This classic home is in need of updates and TLC, but with the right touch, it can be transformed into something truly special. Perfect for buyers who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and bring their dream home to life. Step up to the charming covered front porch and into a spacious layout that’s full of possibilities. The main level features hardwood floors hidden beneath the carpet in the living and dining rooms, just waiting to shine again. The kitchen has excellent potential—knock down a wall to create an open-concept flow into the dining area. Plus, there's a rear extension that could become a sun-drenched breakfast nook, added kitchen space, or mudroom—with direct access to the backyard. Upstairs you’ll find two bedrooms and a bonus space off the back bedroom—ideal for a sitting room, massive walk-in closet, home office, or expanded primary suite, or 3rd bedroom. The basement is unfinished and ready for your custom design, offering even more square footage to work with and access to the deep backyard. Out back, you’ll find a long and spacious yard perfect for future gatherings, gardens, or an urban oasis. Located in the sought-after Petworth neighborhood, you’ll enjoy a strong sense of community, tree-lined streets, and easy access to shops, parks, and transit. This is more than a home—it’s a canvas. Come unlock its full potential.
For sale
$520,000
5235 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20011
3beds
1,240sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1925
1,600 Square Feet Lot
$514,000 Zestimate®
$419/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 15 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 14, 2025 at 06:07am
Listed by:
Corey Lancaster 240-988-3173,
Samson Properties,
Listing Team: The Lancaster Team
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2208810

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 400
Heating
- Radiator, Oil
Cooling
- None, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven/Range - Gas, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,440
- Total interior livable area: 1,240 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,040
- Finished area below ground: 200
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 1,600 Square Feet
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3257//0018
- Zoning: 011
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Petworth
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $419/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $589,770
- Annual tax amount: $1,262
- Date on market: 8/8/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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