Sold261d on marketHistoric · 98 yrs
2511 Palmer Pl SE
Washington, DC, 20020 • Randle Highlands • District of Columbia
$505,000
$225/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
2,242Sqft
0.08 acLot
1928Built
Property DNA
Bungalow Style
Built 1928 · 98 years of history
Hill Crest
Randle Highlands
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
11 views
People checking out this listing
261 days on market
Established listing
$225/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1928 · Historic
Huge price improvement!!! Join us for an open house on Saturday, May 17, from 11 - 1 pm. Welcome to 2511 Palmer Pl, a lovely detached traditional-style home located in the sought-after Hillcrest neighborhood. Tucked away on a quiet street, this charming home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a fully finished basement, and a spacious patio overlooking a generously sized lot. The main level features hardwood flooring, an open and sun-drenched living room, a dining area, and two bedrooms with a fully refinished bathroom. Steps away from the living and dining spaces find a well-equipped kitchen that boasts stainless steel appliances, plenty of countertop space, and storage. Just off the kitchen, find stairs leading to a usable attic space. This space is fully carpeted and designed with bookshelves, to be used for an extra storage room, a kids' playroom, or an office space. The lower level consists of an open and inviting living room, featuring a wet bar and wine fridge, making it the perfect space for entertaining. Moving away from the living room find a modern full bath, washer and dryer room, and sizeable bedroom with an abundance of closet space. The lower level boasts windows throughout allowing for plenty of natural light, and an exterior door leading to the outdoor patio. Upon moving outdoors find an airy and bright front porch for relaxation in addition to a well-maintained backyard with a patio adding plenty of functional space perfect for dining al fresco. Parking pad for 1 car sits just behind the fully fenced yard. Updates include new luxury vinyl plank flooring in the basement (2025), custom redesign of front porch (2020), a new roof, downspout, and gutters (2019), installation of renewable rainwater collection system (2019), custom brick patio (2019), newly installed vinyl fencing (2019), water/drainage and irrigation system under backyard (2019), landscaping (plants, bushes, sodding) (2019). Conveniently located right off of Pennsylvania Ave, making it very accessible to all commuter routes, 295, 695, and 395. Just minutes from Nationals Park, Audi Field, and all of the restaurants, shops, and entertainment in Navy Yard, the Wharf, and Capitol Hill. Enjoy being a 5-minute drive away from Anacostia Riverwalk Trail and Anacostia Park.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights quiet street, usable attic space, and vinyl fencing as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,294/month
Principal & Interest$2,620
Property Tax$505
Insurance$168
Down payment20% ($101,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $404,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1928
HeatingProgrammable Thermostat, Central, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Parking1 Open Parking space
Lot3,538 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleBungalow
Year built1928
Stories2
Systems
HeatingProgrammable Thermostat, Central, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Off Street
BasementFinished,Rear Entrance
Lot3,538 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodRandle Highlands
ZoningRESIDENTIAL
Annual tax$4,094
Parcel55790050
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Attic
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Programmable Thermostat
Central
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Laundry
In Basement
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Off Street
Construction
Brick
Lot Features
Unknown Soil Type
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
974 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market261
Est. value$493,400
Est. rent$3,268/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$225
On marketMar 13, 2025
PostedMar 13, 2025
Last sold$505,000
MLS updatedJul 24, 2025
Tour days6
Views11
How are the schools in Washington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20020
Price history
18 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 21, 2025Sold$505,000$225Bright MLS
Jun 13, 2025Contingent$499,000$223Bright MLS
May 16, 2025Price Change$499,000$223Bright MLS
May 1, 2025Price Change$514,900$230Bright MLS
Apr 7, 2025Price Change$535,000$239Bright MLS
Mar 13, 2025Listed For Sale$550,000$245Bright MLS
Aug 17, 2024Listing Removed——Bright MLS
Jul 25, 2024Price Change$569,000$254Bright MLS
Jul 9, 2024Price Change$599,000$267Bright MLS
Jun 25, 2024Listed For Sale$629,000$281Bright MLS
Apr 18, 2018Sold$466,000$208Public Record
Feb 23, 2018Price Change$497,500$222Fairfax Realty, Inc.
Feb 9, 2018Listed For Sale$509,900$227Fairfax Realty, Inc.
Dec 1, 2017Sold$220,000$98Public Record
Oct 16, 2017Listed For Sale$255,000$114Fairfax Realty, Inc.
Aug 26, 2017Listing Removed$259,700$116Auction.com
Jul 27, 2017Listed For Sale——Auction.com
Jul 13, 1994Sold$92,000$41Public Record
Sold$505,000
Jul 21, 2025•$225/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$499,000
Jun 13, 2025•$223/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$499,000
May 16, 2025•$223/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$514,900
May 1, 2025•$230/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$535,000
Apr 7, 2025•$239/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$550,000
Mar 13, 2025•$245/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Aug 17, 2024•Bright MLS
Price Change$569,000
Jul 25, 2024•$254/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$599,000
Jul 9, 2024•$267/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$629,000
Jun 25, 2024•$281/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$466,000
Apr 18, 2018•$208/sqft•Public Record
Price Change$497,500
Feb 23, 2018•$222/sqft•Fairfax Realty, Inc.
Listed For Sale$509,900
Feb 9, 2018•$227/sqft•Fairfax Realty, Inc.
Sold$220,000
Dec 1, 2017•$98/sqft•Public Record
Listed For Sale$255,000
Oct 16, 2017•$114/sqft•Fairfax Realty, Inc.
Listing Removed$259,700
Aug 26, 2017•$116/sqft•Auction.com
Listed For Sale—
Jul 27, 20170•Auction.com
Sold$92,000
Jul 13, 1994•$41/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2025$4,078$569,640
Apr 9, 2024$4,094$568,710
Apr 9, 2023$3,995$556,370
Apr 9, 2022$3,677$511,260
Apr 9, 2021$3,573$496,660
Apr 9, 2020$3,337$468,320
Apr 9, 2018$2,621$308,320
Apr 9, 2017$2,359$277,540
Apr 9, 2016$2,029$238,650
Apr 9, 2015$1,929$226,970
Apr 9, 2014$1,723$202,710
Apr 9, 2013$1,814$213,430
Apr 9, 2012$1,888$222,060
Apr 9, 2011$1,888$222,060
Apr 9, 2010$2,382$280,240
Apr 9, 2009$2,493$293,300
Apr 9, 2007$2,002$227,530
Apr 9, 2006$1,685$183,110
Apr 9, 2005$1,414$147,250
Apr 9, 2004$1,193$124,280
Apr 9, 2003$1,170$121,890
Apr 9, 2002$1,045$108,832
Apr 9, 2001$1,170$101,712
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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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