SOLD FEB 21, 2025

13 53rd Place SE Washington, DC 20019

Capitol View Neighborhood
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,708 Sq Ft
3,172 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$152 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • Porch

About This Home

As of February 2025

Charming, brick, three-level end-unit/semi-detached with loads of natural light. Solid hardwood floors on main and upper levels. Galley-style kitchen. Unfinished basement. Fenced side and rear yards; easy parking for 2 cars off rear alley. Backyard shed is great for storage. Tons of potential. EZ to Metrobus; within a mile to Benning Rd. metro; short drive to Commanders' Northwest Stadium (formerly Fed Ex Field). One-way street. Being sold strictly "as is." Cash offers easiest.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Mentis

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #SP98360094

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Carol Strasfeld

Unrepresented Buyer Office

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,638

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 3,172 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • City Views
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Up Access
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Sump Pump
  • Basement with some natural light

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Surface Parking
  • Fenced Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Porch

Location

  • Urban Location

Schools

  • C.W. Harris Elementary School
  • Kelly Miller Middle School
  • Woodson High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5284//0118

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Deanwood Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,638

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Charming, brick, three-level end-unit/semi-detached with loads of natural light. Solid hardwood floors on main and upper levels. Galley-style kitchen. Unfinished basement. Fenced side and rear yards; easy parking for 2 cars off rear alley. Backyard shed is great for storage. Tons of potential. EZ to Metrobus; within a mile to Benning Rd. metro; short drive to Commanders' Northwest Stadium (formerly Fed Ex Field). One-way street. Being sold strictly "as is." Cash offers easiest.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Concrete
  • Interior Amenities: Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Double Hung
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
  • Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 2259
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1708
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 263.39
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1158
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 550
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 551
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1101
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 13

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Spa: No
  • View: City
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Fenced, Surface
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: C.W. HARRIS
  • Middle School: KELLY MILLER
  • High School: WOODSON
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121140357950
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: C.W. HARRIS
  • High School: WOODSON
  • Middle Or Junior School: KELLY MILLER

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Fully
  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3172.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
  • Soil Types: Chillum-Urban Land Complex
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: 1B
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1637.86
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5284//0118
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Close Date: 02/21/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2025 04/22/25 For Sale $435,786 +67.6% $255 / Sq Ft
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Sold $260,000 -14.8% $152 / Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2025 01/29/25 For Sale $305,000 -- $179 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,788 $327,980 $143,030 $184,950
2023 $2,678 $315,060 $137,130 $177,930
2022 $2,415 $284,140 $135,060 $149,080
2021 $2,311 $271,910 $133,070 $138,840
2020 $2,211 $260,060 $128,970 $131,090
2019 $2,085 $245,290 $125,200 $120,090
2018 $1,880 $221,220 $0 $0
2017 $1,789 $210,480 $0 $0
2016 $1,629 $191,650 $0 $0
2015 $1,453 $170,930 $0 $0
2014 $1,418 $166,820 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $240,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $265,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2176888

Bright MLS

APN: 5284-0118

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20019 Capitol View

13 53rd Place SE, Washington, DC

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