Sold69d on marketHistoric · 88 yrs
5200 Ames St NE
Washington, DC, 20019 • Lincoln Heights • District of Columbia
$415,000
$384/sqft
2Beds
2Baths
1,080Sqft
0.11 acLot
1938Built
Property DNA
Ranch/Rambler Style
Built 1938 · 88 years of history
Deanwood
Lincoln Heights
Above Grade
Above Grade
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
69 days on market
Established listing
$384/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1938 · Historic
Welcome to this updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-level home! Recently upgraded throughout, this property features modern updates, a brand-new roof, and a spacious yard complete with a small shed, perfect for outdoor activities or storage. Located in the revitalizing Lincoln Heights neighborhood, this home offers a small-community feel with easy access to Washington, DC. Known for its mix of Craftsman-style bungalows, duplexes, and townhomes, Lincoln Heights is attracting buyers seeking more space and a vibrant, growing community. This property is also eligible for down payment assistance programs, including DC Open Doors, City First, and EAHP, making it an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers or those looking for an affordable path to homeownership with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights modern updates, spacious yard, and brand-new roof as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,707/month
Principal & Interest$2,153
Property Tax$415
Insurance$138
Down payment20% ($83,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $332,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1938
HeatingForced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot4,600 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch/Rambler
ConditionExcellent
Year built1938
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
RoofShingle
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Alley Access
Lot4,600 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodLincoln Heights
ZoningR1
Annual tax$4,000
Parcel52420047
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Water Heater
Heating
Forced Air
Heat Pump
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Alley Access
Construction
Brick
Lot Features
Unknown Soil Type
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market69
Est. value$413,300
Est. rent$2,196/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$384
On marketDec 23, 2024
PostedDec 23, 2024
Last sold$415,000
MLS updatedFeb 2, 2026
Tour days6
Views19
How are the schools in Washington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20019
Price history
20 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 30, 2026Sold$415,000$384Bright MLS
Nov 20, 2025Pending Sale$419,000$388Bright MLS
Oct 21, 2025Listed For Sale$419,000$388Bright MLS
Sep 29, 2025Contingent$419,000$388Bright MLS
Aug 7, 2025Price Change$419,000$388Bright MLS
May 27, 2025Price Change$429,000$397Bright MLS
Apr 25, 2025Price Change$439,950$407Bright MLS
Apr 11, 2025Pending Sale$449,950$417Bright MLS
Feb 28, 2025Price Change$449,950$417Bright MLS
Jan 30, 2025Price Change$459,000$425Bright MLS
Dec 23, 2024Listed For Sale$469,000$434Bright MLS
Sep 24, 2024Sold$281,000$260Public Record
Jun 20, 2024Price Change$329,000$305Bright MLS
May 16, 2024Price Change$339,000$314Bright MLS
Apr 25, 2024Listed For Sale$349,000$323Bright MLS
Nov 1, 2017Listing Removed$289,900$268Exit Elite Realty
Mar 13, 2017Price Change$289,900$268Exit Elite Realty
Feb 21, 2017Listed For Sale$299,900$278Exit Elite Realty
May 5, 2015Listing Removed$245,000$227Keller Williams Preferred Properties-MD
Apr 13, 2015Listed For Sale$245,000$227Keller Williams Preferred Properties-MD
Sold$415,000
Jan 30, 2026•$384/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$419,000
Nov 20, 2025•$388/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$419,000
Oct 21, 2025•$388/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$419,000
Sep 29, 2025•$388/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$419,000
Aug 7, 2025•$388/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$429,000
May 27, 2025•$397/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$439,950
Apr 25, 2025•$407/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$449,950
Apr 11, 2025•$417/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$449,950
Feb 28, 2025•$417/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$459,000
Jan 30, 2025•$425/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$469,000
Dec 23, 2024•$434/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$281,000
Sep 24, 2024•$260/sqft•Public Record
Price Change$329,000
Jun 20, 2024•$305/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$339,000
May 16, 2024•$314/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$349,000
Apr 25, 2024•$323/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$289,900
Nov 1, 2017•$268/sqft•Exit Elite Realty
Price Change$289,900
Mar 13, 2017•$268/sqft•Exit Elite Realty
Listed For Sale$299,900
Feb 21, 2017•$278/sqft•Exit Elite Realty
Listing Removed$245,000
May 5, 2015•$227/sqft•Keller Williams Preferred Properties-MD
Listed For Sale$245,000
Apr 13, 2015•$227/sqft•Keller Williams Preferred Properties-MD
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$3,387$398,480
Apr 10, 2024$19,592$391,840
Apr 10, 2023$2,184$374,250
Apr 10, 2022$2,027$334,480
Apr 10, 2021$1,861$316,110
Apr 10, 2020$1,696$307,670
Apr 10, 2018$1,420$268,430
Apr 10, 2017$1,297$258,510
Apr 10, 2016$1,185$228,790
Apr 10, 2015$1,080$198,470
Apr 10, 2014$1,033$191,670
Apr 10, 2013$1,068$194,740
Apr 10, 2012$1,124$207,870
Apr 10, 2011$1,124$207,870
Apr 10, 2010$929$273,280
Apr 10, 2009$57$294,940
Apr 10, 2007$106$230,380
Apr 10, 2006$101$82,800
Apr 10, 2005$288$71,260
Apr 10, 2004$257$64,780
Apr 10, 2003$335$64,942
Apr 10, 2002$317$63,028
Apr 10, 2001$299$61,114
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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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