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12 5TH ST NE Washington, DC 20002 Open Sun 1PM-3PM

UPDATED: 10/07/2026 01:54 AM ON MARKET: 21 days on market

$1,700,000

3 Beds3 Baths1,998 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Townhouse

Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,998 sqft

Price per Sqft $850

Subdivision Capitol Hill

MLS Listing ID DCDC2282804

Style Victorian

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 1,998

Year Built 1863

Available Date 2026-09-17

Annual Tax Amount $10,744

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 1,764 Sqft

Acres 0.04

Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse

Source BRIGHT

Location

State DC

County Washington

Zoning RF1

Direction East

Rooms

Other Rooms Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Kitchen,Family Room,Den,Basement,Foyer,Laundry,Bathroom 2,Bathroom 3,Primary Bathroom

Basement Connecting Stairway,Daylight, Partial,Front Entrance,Heated,Interior Access,Outside Entrance,Partially Finished,Poured Concrete,Space For Rooms,Sump Pump,Walkout Stairs,Windows

Interior

Interior Features Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Cedar Closet(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Area,Exposed Beams,Family Room Off Kitchen,Floor Plan - Open,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Gourmet,Kitchen - Island,Primary Bath(s),Recessed Lighting,Skylight(s),Upgraded Countertops,Wet/Dry Bar,Window Treatments,Wine Storage,Wood Floors

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Hot Water

Cooling Central A/C

Flooring Hardwood,Ceramic Tile,Concrete

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Fireplace - Glass Doors,Gas/Propane,Mantel(s)

Inclusions See Seller Disclosures, available through Listing Agent.

Equipment Built-In Microwave,Dishwasher,Disposal,Oven/Range - Gas,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer,Dryer

Fireplace Y

Window Features Double Hung,Double Pane,Casement,Energy Efficient,Replacement,Screens,Skylights,Storm

Appliance Built-In Microwave,Dishwasher,Disposal,Oven/Range - Gas,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer,Dryer

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Upper Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Patio(s)

Garage Spaces 1.0

Fence Fully,Rear,Privacy,Wood,Partially,Wrought Iron

Water Access N

Roof Type Composite

Accessibility None

Porch Patio(s)

Total Parking Spaces 1

Garage N

Private Pool No

Building

Story 3

Foundation Brick/Mortar

Above Ground Finished SqFt 1998

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Victorian

Level or Stories 3

Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade

Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings,High,Dry Wall,Plaster Walls

New Construction N

Schools

Elementary Schools Peabody

Middle Schools Stuart-Hobson

High Schools Eastern Senior

School District District Of Columbia Public Schools

Others

Pets Allowed Y

Senior Community No

Tax ID 0816//0840

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 1998

Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,VA

Horse Property N

Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,VA

Financing Cash,Conventional,VA

Special Listing Condition Standard

Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions

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Property Description

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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