Commanding Capitol Hill town-home in prime location! Just steps from Stanton Park and the US Capitol complex, this updated 4 bedroom beauty includes a tastefully renovated 1 bedroom rental unit. The main level is configured with the dining room in front with a bay window, the stairway in the center and an open living room / kitchen in the rear with a powder room beneath the stairs. A large west-facing sliding door opens out to a spacious deck and rear garden. The second and third levels have a similar layout: 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom per floor. The English basement rental unit (with Certificate of Occupancy) has been renovated with ceramic faux wood flooring, an open living / dining / kitchen and spacious bedroom and makes a very desirable rental with excellent income potential (currently vacant but last rented at $2835/month). The main house (currently rented with a lease through July) is shown by appointment only. Square footage calculated off architectural plans. Buyer to confirm.
For sale
$1,850,000
212 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
5beds
2,916sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1908
1,682 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$634/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large west-facing sliding doorRear gardenSpacious deck
- 14 days |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 17, 2026 at 06:19am
Listed by:
Gary Jankowski 202-439-6009,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington,
Listing Team: Gary + Michael Team, Co-Listing Team: Gary + Michael Team,Co-Listing Agent: Michael J Schaeffer 202-491-5910,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2248614
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 1
- Level: Lower
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Lower
Half bath
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: English,Front Entrance,Full,Heated,Improved,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,916
- Total interior livable area: 2,916 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,086
- Finished area below ground: 830
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,682 Square Feet
- Features: Urban Land Not Rated
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0814//0021
- Zoning: RF-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1908
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $634/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,421,430
- Annual tax amount: $11,722
- Date on market: 3/5/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000+60.9%$634/sqft |
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| 2/16/2026 | Listing removed | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 1/7/2026 | Price change | $2,500-3.8%$1/sqft |
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| 12/18/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,600+4%$1/sqft |
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| 8/28/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/19/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 7/8/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/2/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,500-52.4%$1/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/25/2020 | Listing removed | $5,250$2/sqft |
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| 2/16/2020 | Price change | $5,250-4.5%$2/sqft |
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| 2/12/2020 | Listed for rent | $5,500$2/sqft |
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| 3/22/2019 | Sold | $1,150,000$394/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $107,055 +1136.6% | $1,136,640 +11.6% |
| 2018 | $8,657 +6.5% | $1,018,460 +6.5% |
| 2017 | $8,131 +3.7% | $956,620 +3.7% |
| 2016 | $7,844 +12.3% | $922,780 +12.3% |
| 2015 | $6,984 +7% | $821,620 +7% |
| 2014 | $6,529 +3.9% | $768,170 +3.9% |
| 2013 | $6,282 -0.2% | $739,110 -0.2% |
| 2012 | $6,297 | $740,790 |
| 2011 | $6,297 -1.4% | $740,790 -1.4% |
| 2010 | $6,386 -11% | $751,300 -11% |
| 2009 | $7,172 -3.5% | $843,710 -0.1% |
| 2007 | $7,432 +16.1% | $844,520 +21.4% |
| 2006 | $6,402 +5.6% | $695,890 +10.2% |
| 2005 | $6,060 +0.3% | $631,290 +0.3% |
| 2004 | $6,042 +30.1% | $629,400 +30.1% |
| 2003 | $4,645 +69% | $483,820 +69% |
| 2002 | $2,748 -16.5% | $286,283 |
| 2001 | $3,292 | $286,283 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$10,398/mo
Principal & interest
$9396
Property taxes
$1002
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAPeabody Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-KDistance: 0 mi
- 7/10Stuart-Hobson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Eastern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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.




