For Rent30d on market
5218 Illinois Ave NW
Washington, DC, 20011 • Petworth • District of Columbia
$1,800/mo
$1/sqft
1Beds
1Baths
1,450Sqft
Property DNA
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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About this home
Townhouse
Enjoy your time in the nation's capital in this newly renovated Modern Victorian style basement apartment with beautiful light exposure. Feel at home w/ access to private laundry, a full-size kitchen, new 55 in TV, and separate working space. This peaceful and centrally-located abode lies just a 20 min bike ride from downtown, around the block from multiple bus lines, across the street from a capital bike share station, and just walking distance from coffee shops, parks, and restaurants. This is a newly renovated modern Victorian style basement in a beautiful quiet neighborhood just a short drive or bike ride from downtown (across the street from bike share station, 15 min walk to the metro, or very short Uber ride down to Pennsylvania Avenue.) Monthly rent is 1800 with optional covered garage parking. Utilities are a flat monthly rate. This is a private space with its own laundry room and full size kitchen for you to feel at home in. The unit is fully furnished and cooking essentials are provided. Cats and other small animals allowed. Beds The unit has one bedroom with a queen size bed and a walk in closet.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights quiet neighborhood, separate working space, and private space as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$12/month
Principal & Interest$9
Property Tax$2
Insurance$1
Down payment20% ($360)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,440 loan
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Key facts and listing details
Date availableAvailable Now
TypeTownhouse
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingForced Air
PetsCats
ParkingDetached, Off Street
LaundryIn Unit
Deposit & fees$1,800
One-time fees$1,835
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached, Off Street
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodPetworth
Annual tax$4,861
Parcel30010075
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dryer
Freezer
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Washer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
In Unit
Exterior Features
Exterior
Barbecue
Bicycle storage
Heating system: Forced Air
Lawn
Parking
Detached
Off Street
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Rent
Days on market30
Est. value$642,700
Est. rent$1,712/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$1
On marketMar 9, 2026
PostedMar 10, 2026
Last sold$650,000
MLS updatedMar 27, 2026
Tour days6
Views405
Favorites38
How are the schools in Washington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20011
Price history
17 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 10, 2026Listed For Rent$1,800$1Zillow Rentals
Jan 6, 2022Sold$650,000$448Bright MLS
Dec 12, 2021Contingent$650,000$448Bright MLS
Nov 18, 2021Price Change$650,000$448Bright MLS
Nov 6, 2021Listed For Sale$699,900$483Bright MLS
Nov 4, 2021Listing Removed$699,900$483Bright MLS
Sep 22, 2021Listed For Sale$699,900$483Bright MLS
Jun 5, 2021Listing Removed$749,900$517Bright MLS
Apr 27, 2021Listed For Sale$749,900$517Bright MLS
Oct 9, 2018Listing Removed$749,000$517Taylor Properties
May 26, 2018Listed For Sale$749,000$517Taylor Properties
Aug 5, 2011Sold$265,000$183Public Record
Jun 18, 2011Price Change$255,000$176Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Dupont
May 26, 2011Price Change$299,555$207Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Dupont
May 21, 2011Price Change$314,555$217Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Dupont
May 4, 2011Price Change$324,555$224Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Dupont
Mar 18, 2011Listed For Sale$339,555$234Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Dupont
Listed For Rent$1,800
Mar 10, 2026•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Sold$650,000
Jan 6, 2022•$448/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$650,000
Dec 12, 2021•$448/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$650,000
Nov 18, 2021•$448/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$699,900
Nov 6, 2021•$483/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$699,900
Nov 4, 2021•$483/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$699,900
Sep 22, 2021•$483/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$749,900
Jun 5, 2021•$517/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$749,900
Apr 27, 2021•$517/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$749,000
Oct 9, 2018•$517/sqft•Taylor Properties
Listed For Sale$749,000
May 26, 2018•$517/sqft•Taylor Properties
Sold$265,000
Aug 5, 2011•$183/sqft•Public Record
Price Change$255,000
Jun 18, 2011•$176/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Dupont
Price Change$299,555
May 26, 2011•$207/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Dupont
Price Change$314,555
May 21, 2011•$217/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Dupont
Price Change$324,555
May 4, 2011•$224/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Dupont
Listed For Sale$339,555
Mar 18, 2011•$234/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Dupont
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2025$4,861$661,770
Apr 9, 2024$4,912$664,980
Apr 9, 2023$5,531$650,730
Apr 9, 2022$3,854$581,960
Apr 9, 2021$3,522$555,130
Apr 9, 2020$3,206$535,470
Apr 9, 2018$2,667$467,920
Apr 9, 2017$2,432$413,490
Apr 9, 2016$2,217$380,610
Apr 9, 2015$2,017$354,290
Apr 9, 2014$1,844$287,170
Apr 9, 2013$1,786$279,200
Apr 9, 2012$1,917$293,000
Apr 9, 2011$1,917$293,000
Apr 9, 2010$2,910$342,300
Apr 9, 2009$831$386,380
Apr 9, 2007$740$319,120
Apr 9, 2006$703$258,840
Apr 9, 2005$1,341$198,920
Apr 9, 2004$1,286$133,980
Apr 9, 2003$843$87,855
Apr 9, 2002$830$86,460
Apr 9, 2001$978$85,066
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Local context around this listing
Washington, DC • District of Columbia
Nearby neighborhoods
Adams MorganCapitol HillColumbia HeightsDupont CircleFoggy BottomLogan CirclePetworthSixteenth Street HeightsSouthwest WaterfrontWashington Highlands
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
20001200022000320009200102001120016200192002020032
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