Sold832d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs
5229 5th St NW
Washington, DC, 20011 • Petworth • District of Columbia
$510,000
$464/sqft
2Beds
2Baths
1,100Sqft
0.04 acLot
1925Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1925 · 101 years of history
Petworth
Petworth
1 Fireplace
Other
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
Hardwood & Ceramic Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
13 views
People checking out this listing
832 days on market
Established listing
$464/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Townhouse · Built 1925 · Historic
Back on the market. Buyer couldn’t perform. Purchase a home in Petworth for under $600K? Park 2 regular size cars or 1 truck in rear. Back entry can be gained thru main or lower level. Sit on back porch for privacy or front porch and watch as ppl, animals, traffic, etc. go past. The spacious open main floor has a combination dining room and eat-in kitchen. Upstairs has a bathroom with a skylight. Both bedrooms can accommodate a king size bed. Bedroom #1 has a walk thru sitting/dressing, office, exercise room or whatever you desire. The basement has a decorative fireplace and bricked walls. The full bath has a stall shower. This home needs updating but seller is leaving that up to your own taste. Busline within a few feet of house, approximately. 2 miles to subway and 15 minutes to downtown DC. Convenient to Maryland and the new Whole Food and other shopping where Walter Reed was located. Property sold "AS IS, WHERE LOCATED, NO WARRANTIES OR ASSIGNS". Must provide Proof of funds!!!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,326/month
Principal & Interest$2,646
Property Tax$510
Insurance$170
Down payment20% ($102,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $408,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1925
HeatingRadiator, Steam, Natural Gas
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Parking2 Open Parking spaces
Lot1,600 sqft
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleColonial
ConditionAverage
Year built1925
Stories3
Systems
HeatingRadiator, Steam, Natural Gas
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Parking Space Conveys, Driveway
BasementConnecting Stairway,Partial,Full,Heated,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance,Walk-Out Access,Windows
Fireplaces1
FencingBack Yard,Chain Link
Lot1,600 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodPetworth
ZoningRR
Annual tax$1,132
Parcel32570015
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
18 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Open Floorplan
Bathroom - Stall Shower
Appliances
Dryer
Oven
Oven/Range - Gas
Refrigerator
Cooktop
Washer
Water Heater
Exhaust Fan
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Ceramic Tile
Heating
Radiator
Steam
Natural Gas
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Window Unit(s)
Laundry
In Basement
Fireplace
Other
Windows
Storm Window(s)
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Exterior
Awning(s)
Parking
Asphalt
Parking Space Conveys
Driveway
Construction
Brick
Lot Features
Unknown Soil Type
Security
Main Entrance Lock
Pool Features
None
Utilities
Cable Available
Electricity Available
Natural Gas Available
Water Available
Other Equipment
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
520 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market832
Est. value$1,119,200
Est. rent$2,895/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$464
On marketMar 23, 2023
PostedMar 23, 2023
Last sold$510,000
MLS updatedJan 3, 2024
Tour days6
Views13
How are the schools in Washington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20011
Price history
16 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 9, 2025Listing Removed$1,150,000$1,045Bright MLS
Nov 25, 2025Price Change$1,150,000$1,045Bright MLS
Oct 9, 2025Listed For Sale$1,175,000$1,068Bright MLS
Dec 29, 2023Sold$510,000$464Bright MLS
Nov 12, 2023Contingent$550,000$500Bright MLS
Oct 25, 2023Listed For Sale$550,000$500Bright MLS
Sep 7, 2023Contingent$550,000$500Bright MLS
Aug 20, 2023Listed For Sale$550,000$500Bright MLS
Aug 14, 2023Contingent$550,000$500Bright MLS
Aug 14, 2023Listed For Sale$550,000$500Bright MLS
Jun 29, 2023Contingent$550,000$500Bright MLS
Jun 9, 2023Listed For Sale$550,000$500Bright MLS
May 30, 2023Contingent$550,000$500Bright MLS
May 22, 2023Price Change$550,000$500Bright MLS
Mar 23, 2023Listed For Sale$599,900$545Bright MLS
Oct 13, 1993Sold$98,500$90Public Record
Listing Removed$1,150,000
Dec 9, 2025•$1,045/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$1,150,000
Nov 25, 2025•$1,045/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$1,175,000
Oct 9, 2025•$1,068/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$510,000
Dec 29, 2023•$464/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$550,000
Nov 12, 2023•$500/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$550,000
Oct 25, 2023•$500/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$550,000
Sep 7, 2023•$500/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$550,000
Aug 20, 2023•$500/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$550,000
Aug 14, 2023•$500/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$550,000
Aug 14, 2023•$500/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$550,000
Jun 29, 2023•$500/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$550,000
Jun 9, 2023•$500/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$550,000
May 30, 2023•$500/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$550,000
May 22, 2023•$500/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$599,900
Mar 23, 2023•$545/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$98,500
Oct 13, 1993•$90/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$4,529$532,880
Apr 10, 2024$1,142$529,810
Apr 10, 2023$1,132$520,420
Apr 10, 2022$2,373$474,700
Apr 10, 2021$2,175$452,960
Apr 10, 2020$1,982$429,540
Apr 10, 2018$867$370,840
Apr 10, 2017$792$320,430
Apr 10, 2016$723$289,870
Apr 10, 2015$658$262,190
Apr 10, 2014$604$212,220
Apr 10, 2013$596$209,390
Apr 10, 2012$579$216,190
Apr 10, 2011$1,159$216,190
Apr 10, 2010$958$281,700
Apr 10, 2009$692$321,250
Apr 10, 2007$650$267,320
Apr 10, 2006$618$191,270
Apr 10, 2005$778$146,120
Apr 10, 2004$694$125,800
Apr 10, 2003$620$94,588
Apr 10, 2002$594$91,826
Apr 10, 2001$567$89,065
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Washington, DC • District of Columbia
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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