3 Beds
3 Baths
1,998 SqFt
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,998 SqFt
Open House
Sat Sep 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sun Sep 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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
Property Description
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 1-3PM
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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