5218 1st St NW

Washington, DC 20011
  • $685,000

    Price
  • 3

    Bed
  • 3

    Bath
  • 2,080

    SqFt
  • 0.04

    Acre

About the Listing RMAX20 - 59787

THIS PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR 100% FINANCING A Distinctive Tudor-Style Home with Character You Don't Find Every Day Not every Washington, DC home has a floor plan or architectural character like this. Welcome to a distinctive Tudor-style home where classic architecture, solar panels, thoughtful improvements, and flexible living spaces come together beautifully. Offered at $ 685,000, this three-level home features 3 bedrooms plus a den, 2 full and 1 half bath, a private primary bath, a new kitchen, new energy-efficient windows, hardwood floors, two fireplaces, a finished basement, a laundry room, and a detached garage. Seller-provided data indicates that the solar panel output exceeds the home's electricity consumption, resulting in significant utility savings. The home's personality reveals itself the moment you step inside. A welcoming foyer with a coat closet provides a proper entry before you step into the living room. Here, impressive lighting, warm hardwood floors, and a beautiful Art Deco iron railing create a striking transition into the main living space. Your eye is then drawn to one of the home's most distinctive architectural features: a historic picture window that has been preserved, while the other windows have been replaced. Framing the room with natural light and a connection to the home's past, it is a feature that cannot be recreated with a renovation. The cozy living room with fireplace invites you to settle in, while the adjoining dining room provides a gracious setting for dinner parties, holidays, and everyday gatherings. The new kitchen brings a fresh, updated feel to the heart of the home, and the adjoining breakfast room creates another inviting space for Morning coffee, casual meals, or conversation. This is not a predictable, cookie-cutter floor plan. Each room has a purpose, yet the spaces flow together in a way that gives the home warmth, dimension, and personality. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, a light-filled den/home office, and 2 full bathrooms. The primary bedroom features its own ensuite bath, while a second full hall bath serves the additional bedrooms. The den provides valuable flexibility for today's lifestyle, whether used as a dedicated home office, reading room, study, or creative retreat. Another level awaits discovery. The finished basement expands the home's living possibilities with a second fireplace and half bath. Create a family room, media room, fitness space, hobby area, or comfortable guest overflow. A dedicated laundry area with a new washer and dryer adds everyday convenience. Outside, 5218 continues to deliver. Relax on the front porch, enjoy the rear outdoor living space, and appreciate the convenience of a detached garage with off-street parking. Start the day with eastern sunrise views and enjoy the glow of western sunsets at day's end. Just outside the front door, a neighborhood triangle park adds something even more difficult to reproduce: a sense of community. On pleasant evenings, it becomes a natural gathering place where neighbors come together, an inviting extension of life at 5218. The home also features solar panels, adding an energy-conscious dimension to ownership. With convenient access to public transportation and destinations throughout Washington, DC, the location adds another layer of everyday convenience. 5218 1st Street NW isn't simply another 3-bedroom home for sale in Washington, DC. It is a distinctive Tudor-style DC home offering architectural character, a historic picture window, an uncommon floor plan, 3 bedrooms plus a den, a private primary bath, a finished basement, two fireplaces, a new kitchen, new windows, hardwood floors, solar panels, outdoor living space, and a detached garage. For buyers searching for a Washington, DC home with character, not one that looks and feels like every other house, 5218 1st Street NW deserves to be seen. Offered at $685000

Listing Highlights for 5218 1st St NW

Status Active
Days on Site 65
Property Type Townhome
MLS ® DCDC2281702
Year Built 1936
Total Square Footage 2,080
Lot/Acreage 0.04
County Washington
Neighborhood Petworth

Interior Details

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2 Full / 1 Half
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer, ENERGY STAR Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
  • Air Cond: Ceiling Fan(s),Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Radiator
  • Fireplaces: 2, Mantel(s),Stone,2 Fireplaces
  • Floor: Hardwood,Laminated,Ceramic Tile
  • Above Ground Sq Ft: 1387
  • Below Ground Sq Ft: 693
  • Basement: Windows,Workshop,Space For Rooms,Shelving,Heated,Outside Entrance,Poured Concrete,Rear Entrance,Walkout Level
  • Other: Bathroom - Tub Shower,Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Breakfast Area,Bathroom - Soaking Tub,Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Area,Floor Plan - Open,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Primary Bath(s),Stain/Lead Glass,Wood Floors,No Pet Restrictions,Pets Allowed
  • Water: Public

Exterior Details

  • Lot Description: Landscaping,Level,Rear Yard,Not New Construction,Horse Property: No
  • Garage Capacity: 1 car
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Roof:
  • Others: Exterior Lighting,Gutter System,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Stone Retaining Walls
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener,Detached Garage,1+ Spaces

Financial Details

  • Tax Amount: $2,998
  • Taxes w/Assessments: N/A
  • Tax/Property ID: N/A
  • Tax Year: 2026

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