$199,000
OPEN HOUSE 5/10

5237 Ames St NE Washington, DC 20019

Lincoln Heights Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,267/month

Total Views 184
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,572 Sq Ft
$127 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • No HOA
  • Chairlift
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Mobility Improvements
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

Needs full renovation.

Listing Agent

Keith Griffin

Taylor Properties License #sp40002435

Taylor Properties

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,895

Year Built

  • Built in 1934

Lot Details

  • 3,250 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • Mobility Improvements
  • Chairlift

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Public Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Capitol View Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 34
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5242//0034

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,895

Year Built

Built in 1934

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Accessibility Features: Chairlift, Mobility Improvements
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Remarks Public: Needs full renovation.
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1794
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1572
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 162.05
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1228
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 344
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 222
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 566
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5237

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • 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
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Septic
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121140357950
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3250.00
  • Soil Types: Topsoilovrot
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1895.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5242//0034
  • Tax Lot: 34
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1572
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Source: Public Records

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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 $1,763 $328,630 $143,750 $184,880
2023 $1,626 $314,700 $137,800 $176,900
2022 $1,519 $282,940 $135,690 $147,250
2021 $1,399 $270,030 $133,670 $136,360
2020 $1,277 $258,780 $129,510 $129,270
2019 $1,167 $244,100 $125,740 $118,360
2018 $1,073 $220,760 $0 $0
2017 $982 $209,530 $0 $0
2016 $899 $189,380 $0 $0
2015 $820 $167,830 $0 $0
2014 $793 $163,510 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $199,000 -- $127 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $412,500 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Closed $389,250 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Closed $143,000 New Conventional
Closed $389,250 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Closed $67,900 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2196908

Bright MLS

APN: 5242-0034

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20019 Lincoln Heights

5237 Ames St NE, Washington, DC

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This home is located at 5237 Ames St NE, Washington, DC 20019 and is currently priced at $199,000, approximately $126 per square foot. This property was built in 1934. 5237 Ames St NE is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including Burrville Elementary School, Kelly Miller Middle School, and H.D. Woodson High School.

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