Sold63d on marketHistoric · 132 yrs
517 Cedar St NW
Washington, DC, 20012 • Takoma • District of Columbia
$1,700,000
$347/sqft
6Beds
6Baths
4,893Sqft
0.22 acLot
1894Built
Property DNA
Farmhouse/National Folk Style
Built 1894 · 132 years of history
Takoma
Takoma
Above Grade
Above Grade
Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
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63 days on market
Established listing
$347/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1894 · Historic
Welcome to 517 Cedar Street, an exceptional single-family home on a quiet, tree-lined block in the heart of Takoma Park. Just steps to shops and dining, this 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath residence spans four beautifully finished levels with hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and custom built-ins. The renovated chef’s kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, double ovens, wine fridge, custom backsplash, and new lighting. Spa-style baths showcase elegant black-and-white tile, soaking tubs, glass-enclosed showers, and designer vanities. Outside, enjoy a spacious yard, patio, balcony and recently expanded parking pad/sport area. This home also has the benefit of solar panels, which offsets utility costs. Unique opportunity to own a home of this size and caliber in Takoma Park.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$10,863/month
Principal & Interest$8,596
Property Tax$1,700
Insurance$567
Down payment20% ($340,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.50% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,360,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1894
HeatingCentral, Oil
CoolingCentral Air, Natural Gas
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot9,583 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleFarmhouse/National Folk
ConditionExcellent
Year built1894
Stories4
Systems
HeatingCentral, Oil
CoolingCentral Air, Natural Gas
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Septic
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, On Street
BasementFull
Lot9,583 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodTakoma
ZoningR
Annual tax$12,571
Parcel31900003
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths6
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Instant Hot Water
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Central
Oil
Cooling
Central Air
Natural Gas
Laundry
Laundry Room
Accessibility
Other
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
On Street
Construction
Wood Siding
Lot Features
Chillum-Urban Land Complex
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Bedroom1
UpperBedroom1
UpperBedroom2
UpperBedroom3
UpperBedroom4
UpperBedroom5
UpperListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market63
Est. value$1,646,300
Est. rent$7,091/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$347
On marketJan 12, 2026
PostedJan 12, 2026
Last sold$1,700,000
MLS updatedFeb 7, 2026
Tour days6
Views55
Favorites1
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20012
Price history
13 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Feb 6, 2026Sold$1,700,000$347Bright MLS
Mar 11, 2022Sold$1,550,000$317Bright MLS
Feb 26, 2022Contingent$1,550,000$317Bright MLS
Feb 22, 2022Price Change$1,550,000$317Bright MLS
Jan 14, 2022Listed For Sale$1,600,000$327Bright MLS
Nov 18, 2021Listing Removed——Long & Foster Broker Feed
Oct 27, 2021Contingent$1,600,000$327Bright MLS
Sep 24, 2021Price Change$1,600,000$327Bright MLS
Aug 20, 2021Price Change$1,700,000$347Long & Foster Broker Feed
May 18, 2021Listed For Sale$1,900,000$388Long & Foster Broker Feed
Mar 19, 2021Listing Removed——Long & Foster Broker Feed
Jan 9, 2021Listed For Sale$1,900,000$388Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Dec 31, 2020Sold$1,350,000$276Agent Provided
Sold$1,700,000
Feb 6, 2026•$347/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$1,550,000
Mar 11, 2022•$317/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$1,550,000
Feb 26, 2022•$317/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$1,550,000
Feb 22, 2022•$317/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$1,600,000
Jan 14, 2022•$327/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Nov 18, 2021•Long & Foster Broker Feed
Contingent$1,600,000
Oct 27, 2021•$327/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$1,600,000
Sep 24, 2021•$327/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$1,700,000
Aug 20, 2021•$347/sqft•Long & Foster Broker Feed
Listed For Sale$1,900,000
May 18, 2021•$388/sqft•Long & Foster Broker Feed
Listing Removed—
Mar 19, 2021•Long & Foster Broker Feed
Listed For Sale$1,900,000
Jan 9, 2021•$388/sqft•Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Sold$1,350,000
Dec 31, 2020•$276/sqft•Agent Provided
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2025$12,571$1,568,790
Apr 11, 2024$12,501$1,557,740
Apr 11, 2023$15,305$1,884,600
Apr 11, 2022$6,972$820,200
Apr 11, 2021$2,957$772,010
Apr 11, 2020$2,875$752,200
Apr 11, 2018$2,742$718,410
Apr 11, 2017$2,591$695,290
Apr 11, 2016$2,358$648,870
Apr 11, 2015$2,145$617,250
Apr 11, 2014$1,955$538,340
Apr 11, 2013$1,781$536,540
Apr 11, 2012$1,626$555,080
Apr 11, 2011$1,626$555,080
Apr 11, 2010$1,343$625,660
Apr 11, 2009$1,221$703,370
Apr 11, 2007$1,074$648,050
Apr 11, 2006$1,020$439,150
Apr 11, 2005$1,064$425,120
Apr 11, 2004$950$303,660
Apr 11, 2003$1,696$206,715
Apr 11, 2002$1,696$206,715
Apr 11, 2001$1,696$206,715
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Local context around this listing
Washington, DC • District of Columbia
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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