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.
For sale
$785,000
53 R St NE Unit 2, Washington, DC 20002
2beds
1,649sqft
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
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kirsten Williams 202-657-2022,
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2286116
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $785,000+4%$476/sqft |
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| 10/4/2018 | Sold | $755,000$458/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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 |
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Neighborhood: Eckington
Nearby schools
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.





