Sold1091d on market
5239 Western Ave NW
Washington, DC, 20015 • American University Park • District of Columbia
$811,519
$414/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
1,960Sqft
0.07 acLot
1940Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1940 · 86 years of history
Friendship Heights
American University Park
Outdoor Living
Porch
1 Fireplace
Cozy heat source
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 1091 days ago · 8 views · Top 7% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
8 views
People checking out this listing
1091 days on market
Established listing
$414/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 7% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1940
Opportunity Knocks- renovate, reconfigure, or start fresh! This four-level single-family home was originally converted into a Dental Office on the main level and the living quarters above. Currently, reconfigured as a two-unit with a newly renovated handicap-accessible main level unit entered from the back and side offers a living room, half bath, kitchenette/dining space, laundry area, 2 bedrooms, spare room, and large wheelchair-accessible full bath. The upper-level unit entered from the front is currently in a raw form and offers a living/dining area, eat-in kitchen, full bath, bedroom, and the second level with bedroom/spare room and plentiful under-eave storage. There is a separate entrance to the unfinished basement currently utilized for storage. Room for approximately 4+ cars in the rear of the home. Located 2 blocks from the Friendship Heights Metro, plentiful shopping and dining options. Agent/Owner. No C of O. **Floor Plan Measurements are approximate**
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,293/month
Principal & Interest$4,211
Property Tax$812
Insurance$271
Down payment20% ($162,304)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $649,215 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1940
HeatingForced Air, Wall Unit, Natural Gas, Electric
CoolingCentral Air, Window Unit(s), Electric
Parking4 Parking spaces
Lot3,106 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial
Year built1940
Stories4
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Wall Unit, Natural Gas, Electric
CoolingCentral Air, Window Unit(s), Electric
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Street
BasementUnfinished,Walk-Out Access
Fireplaces1
Lot3,106 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodAmerican University Park
ZoningR-1-B
Annual tax$15,711
Parcel15770027
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Wall Unit
Natural Gas
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Window Unit(s)
Electric
Laundry
Laundry Room
Accessibility
2+ Access Exits
Accessible Approach with Ramp
Roll-in Shower
Exterior Features
Parking
Off Street
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Porch
Lot Features
Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
560 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market1091
Est. value$1,247,800
Est. rent$4,197/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$414
On marketNov 18, 2022
PostedNov 18, 2022
Last sold$811,519
MLS updatedApr 21, 2023
Tour days6
Views8
How are the schools in Washington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20015
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 29, 2026Listing Removed$2,200$1Zillow Rentals
Jan 14, 2026Listed For Rent$2,200$1Zillow Rentals
Apr 14, 2023Sold$811,519$414Bright MLS
Dec 12, 2022Contingent$875,000$446Bright MLS
Nov 18, 2022Listed For Sale$875,000$446Bright MLS
Listing Removed$2,200
Jan 29, 2026•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$2,200
Jan 14, 2026•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Sold$811,519
Apr 14, 2023•$414/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$875,000
Dec 12, 2022•$446/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$875,000
Nov 18, 2022•$446/sqft•Bright MLS
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$6,801$800,120
Apr 10, 2024$8,778$1,032,660
Apr 10, 2023$16,373$992,310
Apr 10, 2022$15,711$952,210
Apr 10, 2021$15,291$926,700
Apr 10, 2020$9,869$903,320
Apr 10, 2018$14,413$873,510
Apr 10, 2017$14,263$864,440
Apr 10, 2016$13,593$823,820
Apr 10, 2015$13,025$789,420
Apr 10, 2014$12,854$779,010
Apr 10, 2013$9,277$783,890
Apr 10, 2012$12,669$767,830
Apr 10, 2011$12,669$767,830
Apr 10, 2010$12,720$770,910
Apr 10, 2009$13,050$790,900
Apr 10, 2007$6,731$764,880
Apr 10, 2006$5,855$636,460
Apr 10, 2005$4,592$478,370
Apr 10, 2004$4,527$471,540
Apr 10, 2003$3,018$314,363
Apr 10, 2002$2,864$298,379
Apr 10, 2001$3,248$282,394
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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
20001200022000320009200102001120016200192002020032
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