Off Market1805d on marketHistoric · 87 yrs

38 53rd St SE

Washington, DC, 20019 • Capitol View • District of Columbia

$559,200

$337/sqft

3Beds

2Baths

1,661Sqft

0.07 acLot

1939Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Colonial Style

Built 1939 · 87 years of history

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

2 views

People checking out this listing

1805 days on market

Established listing

$337/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Townhouse · Built 1939 · Historic

GREAT NEW PRICE-GRAB IT NOW!! Very spacious end unit row house in fabulous location just waiting for your renovations! 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths! Close to public transportation and commuter routes.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$3,647/month

Principal & Interest$2,902

Property Tax$559

Insurance$186

Down payment20% ($111,840)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $447,360 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeTownhouse

Year Built1939

HeatingForced air

CoolingNone

ParkingNo Data

Lot3,049 sqft

Property

Home typeTownhouse

StyleColonial

Year built1939

Systems

HeatingForced air

CoolingNone

RoofBuilt-up

Parking & Outdoor

BasementFinished

Lot3,049 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodCapitol View

Annual tax$5,066

Parcel52840097

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

5 categories of property features

Interior Features

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Forced air

Cooling

None

Accessibility

Other

Exterior Features

Exterior

Brick

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market1805

Est. value$559,200

Est. rent$3,259/mo

Tax rate0.65%

Price/sqft$337

Last sold$565,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Washington?

3 schools rated nearby

C.W. Harris Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.3 mi

Kelly Miller Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.5 mi

H.D. Woodson High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.6 mi

Location

Washington, DC, 20019

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Price history

11 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Apr 30, 2021Sold$565,000$340Bright MLS

Feb 28, 2021Pending Sale$550,000$331Bright MLS

Feb 18, 2021Listed For Sale$550,000$331Bright MLS

Jun 15, 2020Sold$282,500$170Public Record

May 14, 2020Pending Sale$299,000$180Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Apr 29, 2020Price Change$299,000$180Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Mar 27, 2020Listed For Sale$315,000$190Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

May 10, 2019Listing Removed$315,000$190Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Mar 27, 2019Listed For Sale$315,000$190Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Feb 19, 2019Sold$219,826$132Public Record

May 4, 2000Sold$120,000$72Public Record

Sold$565,000

Apr 30, 2021•$340/sqft•Bright MLS

Pending Sale$550,000

Feb 28, 2021•$331/sqft•Bright MLS

Listed For Sale$550,000

Feb 18, 2021•$331/sqft•Bright MLS

Sold$282,500

Jun 15, 2020•$170/sqft•Public Record

Pending Sale$299,000

May 14, 2020•$180/sqft•Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Price Change$299,000

Apr 29, 2020•$180/sqft•Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Listed For Sale$315,000

Mar 27, 2020•$190/sqft•Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Listing Removed$315,000

May 10, 2019•$190/sqft•Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Listed For Sale$315,000

Mar 27, 2019•$190/sqft•Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Sold$219,826

Feb 19, 2019•$132/sqft•Public Record

Sold$120,000

May 4, 2000•$72/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

23 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2025$5,066$595,960

Apr 10, 2024$5,009$589,290

Apr 10, 2023$4,858$571,520

Apr 10, 2022$4,352$512,010

Apr 10, 2021$2,304$271,030

Apr 10, 2020$13,001$260,020

Apr 10, 2018$11,077$221,530

Apr 10, 2017$10,498$209,950

Apr 10, 2016$9,501$190,010

Apr 10, 2015$8,412$168,240

Apr 10, 2014$8,199$163,970

Apr 10, 2013$4,994$170,720

Apr 10, 2012$5,256$190,220

Apr 10, 2011$1,001$190,220

Apr 10, 2010$827$243,220

Apr 10, 2009$749$259,030

Apr 10, 2007$698$202,780

Apr 10, 2006$664$160,510

Apr 10, 2005$822$129,650

Apr 10, 2004$734$117,860

Apr 10, 2003$655$98,220

Apr 10, 2002$650$97,673

Apr 10, 2001$644$97,126

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Washington, DC • District of Columbia

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Est. value$559,200

Est. rent$3,259/mo

Affordability$3,168/mo

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