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  • $785,000

    53 R St NE Unit 2, Washington, DC 20002

    2beds
    1,649sqft
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    $5,278/mo
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1907
    -- sqft lot
    $765,200 Zestimate®
    $476/sqft
    $307/mo HOA

    What's special

    Convenient upper-level laundryTwo ensuite bedroomsOpen main levelAbundant prep spaceGenerously proportionedCovered rear deck
    Welcome home to 53 R Street NE! Light-filled and generously proportioned, this inviting home offers over 1,600 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. The open main level gives you wonderful flexibility to furnish and entertain just as you envision, while the chef's kitchen, with abundant prep space, flows easily to a covered rear deck, perfect for dining al fresco on warm evenings. Upstairs, two ensuite bedrooms provide comfort and privacy, complemented by convenient upper-level laundry. The rear bedroom opens onto its own sunny deck, an ideal spot for morning coffee or a quiet moment at day's end. Private parking is a rare and welcome bonus. Set at the crossroads of Eckington and Bloomingdale, you're just steps from some of the city's most beloved neighborhood spots. Stroll to Lost Generation Brewing for a local pint, browse the Saturday Eckington Flea at Eckington Hall, or pick up fresh flowers at She Loves Me on Harry Thomas Way. Alethia Tanner Park and the Metropolitan Branch Trail are close by for weekend walks, runs, and rides, and Kraken Kourts offers indoor pickleball and skating year-round. Across North Capitol, Bloomingdale's charming Victorian rowhouse streets are lined with cafés and restaurants. Trader Joe's, Union Market, and the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro are all within easy reach, putting Capitol Hill and downtown just minutes away.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Kirsten Williams 202-657-2022,

    TTR Sotheby's International Realty

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2286116MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Basement
      • Area: 0
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Water Heater
      • Laundry: Upper Level
      Features
      • Has basement: No
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,649
      • Total interior livable area: 1,649 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,649
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Driveway, Alley Access
      • Uncovered spaces: 1
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Features: Unknown Soil Type
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 3521//2013
      • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Architectural style: Federal
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      Materials
      • Brick, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Other
      Condition
      • Very Good
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1907
      • Major remodel year: 2018

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Private Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Condo and coop fee: $307 monthly
      • Subdivision: Eckington
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      • Amenities included: None
      • Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Maintenance Structure, Insurance
      Location
      • Region: Washington

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $476/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $678,220
      • Annual tax amount: $5,102
      • Date on market: 10/8/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Ownership: Condominium

        Estimated market value

        $765,200

        $727,000 - $803,000

        $3,386/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/8/2026Listed for sale$785,000+4%$476/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2286116 Report a problem
        10/4/2018Sold$755,000$458/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026$5,102 -3.3%$708,230 -2.5%
        2025$5,277 -6.2%$726,300 -4.9%
        2024$5,625 -2.8%$764,030 -2.7%
        2023$5,788 +9.1%$785,050 +9.6%
        2022$5,303 -2.2%$716,380 -1.5%
        2021$5,420 -0.6%$727,320 +1.4%
        2020$5,451 $717,000
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Eckington

        Getting around

        88 / 100
        Very Walkable
        91 / 100
        Biker's Paradise

        Nearby schools

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        • District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

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