SoldForeclosure953d on marketHistoric · 90 yrs
5117 Western Ave NW
Washington, DC, 20016 • American University Park • District of Columbia
$935,000
$435/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
2,148Sqft
0.06 acLot
1936Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1936 · 90 years of history
American University Park
American University Park
Outdoor Living
Patio · Porch
1 Fireplace
Mantel(s)
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
1-Car Garage
Garage Faces Rear · Off Street · Detached
Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Listed 953 days ago · 18 views
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
18 views
People checking out this listing
953 days on market
Established listing
$435/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1936 · Historic
An American University Park Classic side hall colonial with large front sitting porch. This all brick home offers 4 finished levels with fireplace in the living room . There is a fenced in backyard with patio and detached one car garage accessed from the alley. The upper level provides 3 bedrooms including the an ensuite bathroom for the primary bedroom and hall bath. The attic or loft area is finished and had been used as a bedroom. The basement includes a rec room , den , storage and a laundry room with outside exit. This property needs some vision and TLC to make it shine.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights rec room, detached one car garage, and laundry room as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$6,098/month
Principal & Interest$4,852
Property Tax$935
Insurance$312
Down payment20% ($187,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $748,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1936
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Parking1 Garage space
Lot2,676 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial
Year built1936
Stories4
Systems
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
RoofSlate
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Faces Rear, Off Street, Detached
Garage1 spaces
BasementRear Entrance,Finished,Walk-Out Access
Fireplaces1
FencingFull
Lot2,676 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodAmerican University Park
ZoningR1B
Annual tax$7,941
Parcel15750800
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
16 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Kitchen - Table Space
Dining Area
Primary Bath(s)
Upgraded Countertops
Floor Plan - Traditional
Appliances
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Freezer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Cooktop
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Hot Water
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Laundry
Laundry Room
Fireplace
Mantel(s)
Windows
Double Pane Windows
Double Hung
Window Treatments
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage Faces Rear
Off Street
Detached
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Patio
Porch
Lot Features
Urban Land-Beltsville-Chillum
Security
Electric Alarm
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
728 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market953
Est. value$1,233,700
Est. rent$5,128/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$435
On marketJul 7, 2023
PostedJul 7, 2023
Last sold$935,000
MLS updatedSep 1, 2023
Tour days6
Views18
How are the schools in Washington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20016
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 30, 2023Sold$935,000$435Bright MLS
Feb 12, 2020Sold$955,000$445Public Record
Mar 6, 2006Sold$775,000$361Public Record
Aug 11, 2003Sold$599,000$279Public Record
Jan 3, 2003Sold$416,000$194Public Record
Sold$935,000
Aug 30, 2023•$435/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$955,000
Feb 12, 2020•$445/sqft•Public Record
Sold$775,000
Mar 6, 2006•$361/sqft•Public Record
Sold$599,000
Aug 11, 2003•$279/sqft•Public Record
Sold$416,000
Jan 3, 2003•$194/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$7,404$960,880
Apr 10, 2024$8,558$1,006,840
Apr 10, 2023$8,260$971,820
Apr 10, 2022$7,941$934,200
Apr 10, 2021$7,752$911,960
Apr 10, 2020$7,295$896,060
Apr 10, 2018$6,706$862,250
Apr 10, 2017$6,632$852,670
Apr 10, 2016$6,285$811,120
Apr 10, 2015$5,953$771,810
Apr 10, 2014$5,895$763,690
Apr 10, 2013$5,960$770,270
Apr 10, 2012$5,860$756,960
Apr 10, 2011$5,860$756,960
Apr 10, 2010$6,000$773,360
Apr 10, 2009$6,144$790,280
Apr 10, 2007$6,300$775,930
Apr 10, 2006$4,255$650,470
Apr 10, 2005$4,228$607,440
Apr 10, 2004$3,775$431,240
Apr 10, 2003$2,472$287,496
Apr 10, 2002$2,319$271,524
Apr 10, 2001$2,165$255,552
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Washington, DC • District of Columbia
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
Washington
Nearby zip codes
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