Off Market7472d on marketHistoric · 90 yrs

5221 Ames St NE

Washington, DC, 20019 • Lincoln Heights • District of Columbia

$356,500

$280/sqft

2Beds

2Baths

1,272Sqft

0.11 acLot

1936Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Character Home

Built 1936 · 90 years of history

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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People checking out this listing

7472 days on market

Established listing

$280/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1936 · Historic

This 1272 square foot single family home has 2 bedrooms and 2.0 bathrooms. This home is located at 5221 Ames St NE, Washington, DC 20019.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$2,325/month

Principal & Interest$1,850

Property Tax$357

Insurance$119

Down payment20% ($71,300)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $285,200 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1936

HeatingOther, Other

CoolingNone

ParkingNo Data

Lot4,875 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1936

Systems

HeatingOther, Other

CoolingNone

RoofComposition

Parking & Outdoor

Lot4,875 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodLincoln Heights

Annual tax$3,030

Parcel52420904

Features & details

4 categories of property features

Interior Features

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Other

Cooling

None

Exterior Features

Exterior

Brick

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market7472

Est. value$356,500

Est. rent$2,314/mo

Tax rate0.65%

Price/sqft$280

Last sold$125,160

Tour days6

How are the schools in Washington?

3 schools rated nearby

Burrville Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.7 mi

Kelly Miller Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.3 mi

H.D. Woodson High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.5 mi

Location

Washington, DC, 20019

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Price history

1 event

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Oct 24, 2005Sold$125,160$98Public Record

Sold$125,160

Oct 24, 2005•$98/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

23 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2025$3,030$356,520

Apr 10, 2024$2,970$349,390

Apr 10, 2023$2,833$333,260

Apr 10, 2022$2,541$298,980

Apr 10, 2021$2,399$282,260

Apr 10, 2020$2,335$274,680

Apr 10, 2018$2,065$242,950

Apr 10, 2017$1,984$233,380

Apr 10, 2016$1,786$210,160

Apr 10, 2015$1,559$183,370

Apr 10, 2014$1,521$178,960

Apr 10, 2013$1,570$184,650

Apr 10, 2012$1,689$198,730

Apr 10, 2011$1,689$198,730

Apr 10, 2010$2,198$258,560

Apr 10, 2009$2,399$282,280

Apr 10, 2007$1,863$211,720

Apr 10, 2006$1,338$145,440

Apr 10, 2005$815$125,160

Apr 10, 2004$727$113,780

Apr 10, 2003$807$114,070

Apr 10, 2002$775$110,708

Apr 10, 2001$743$107,346

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Washington, DC • District of Columbia

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Est. rent$2,314/mo

Affordability$2,046/mo

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