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MLS: #DCDC2282804, Listed By: Peter Grimm, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, Source:Bright MLS

12 5th Street

WASHINGTON, DC 20002
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Bed 3

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Bath 3

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SqFt1,998

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Acres0.04

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HISTORIC CAPITOL HILL, BEAUTIFULLY EVOLVED. Just off East Capitol Street on one of Capitol Hill’s most treasured blocks, this circa-1863 residence brings together remarkable historic character, expansive modern living, exceptional indoor-outdoor connection and the potential for off-street parking, all in a location that puts the best of Washington at your doorstep. From the moment you enter, the house feels substantial. Gracious living and dining spaces retain the warmth and character of the original home, with preserved details including the staircase newel post and railings, handsome dining room window casings and beautifully refinished oak floors. The front dining room leads naturally toward the heart of the house: an oversized gourmet kitchen designed as much for gathering as cooking, with a long stone island, abundant cabinetry, two generous work areas and sinks, and plenty of room to spread out. Beyond the kitchen, the house opens dramatically into an expansive rear family room centered on a gas fireplace and flanked by tall black-framed divided-light glass doors. Open them and the living space continues directly outside to a custom brick patio and fully fenced backyard with irrigation and outdoor lighting, creating an unusually seamless connection between house and garden. With rear alley access, the property also offers the potential for off-street parking. Upstairs, beautiful original heart pine floors are a wonderful reminder of the home’s 19th-century beginnings. Two exceptionally spacious bedrooms are joined by a large skylit den, ideal as a home office, library, studio, guest space or additional living area. The primary suite includes a renovated en-suite bath with double vanity and a wall of closets, while the renovated hall bath also features a double vanity. Side-by-side laundry, a large linen closet and additional hallway storage make the upper level as practical as it is distinctive. A third full bath on the main level adds still more flexibility. Below, the connected unfinished lower level has its own front entrance and reveals another layer of the home’s history, with exposed brick, original structural elements, windows and extensive storage, workshop and utility space. Thoughtfully updated over time rather than stripped of its identity, 12 5th Street NE feels unmistakably like Capitol Hill: historic without being precious, polished without feeling newly manufactured, and wonderfully livable. Replacement windows, central air conditioning and updated systems complement the character that has endured for more than 160 years. And then there is the location. Just off East Capitol Street and two blocks from Stanton Park, the home is exceptionally positioned for Eastern Market, Union Station, H Street, Union Market, Metro, the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress and the neighborhood restaurants, shops, parks and everyday conveniences that make Capitol Hill one of Washington’s most enduringly desirable neighborhoods. A remarkable historic home, a beautifully evolved way of living, and a setting that is quintessentially Capitol Hill. Reach out for a private tour anytime. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,700,000

AD Id : 91163383

MLS Id : DCDC2282804

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.04 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,998 Sq. Ft

Tax Amount : $10,744

Year Built : 1863

County : WASHINGTON

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 8 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Exterior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Partial, Partially Finished, Sump Pump, Interior Entry

  • Flooring Information

    Wood, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Concrete

  • Roofing Information

    Composition

  • Interior Features

    Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, High Ceilings, Built-in Features, Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan Roof: Composition Appliances: Gas Range, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Dryer, Microwave Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Level Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Coverings, Storm Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Screens, Window Treatments

  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1863 Building Area Total: 2606 Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding, Brick Patio And Porch Features: Patio Pool Features: None Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size Acres: 0.04 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 1764

    Property Information

    Subdivision: CAPITOL HILL Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 5934 Zoning Description: Residential inside Historic Capitol Hill, Washington, DC Property SubType: Townhouse Direction Faces: East Levels: Three Or More Property Age: 163

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $1700000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 0816//0840 Tax Lot: 840 Tax Year: 2026 Annual Tax: $10744

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 1 Off Street, Private

    Garage Information

    Pets Allowed: Yes
    Homeowners Association Information
    Association Amenities: Playground

  • School Information

    Elementary School: PEABODY
    Junior High School: STUART-HOBSON
    Senior High School: EASTERN SENIOR

  • Location Information

    Direction: In the heart of the Hill! From the U.S. Capitol, east on East Capitol Street through historic Capitol Hill, left on 5th Street NE to #12, just two blocks from Stanton Park and convenient to Eastern Market, Union Station, H Street, Union Market and Metro. WaterSource: Public Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
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MLS: DCDC2282804 LISTED BY: Peter Grimm, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty 202-608-1880 SOURCE: Bright MLS

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