#DCDC2169962, Aaron Schwartz, Listing Office: Compass
5236 Illinois Ave NW Washington, DC 20011
Property details
About 5236 Illinois Ave NW
This one-of-kind updated modern 4-bedroom and 2.5-bathroom semi-detached end residence offers a generous 2,664sf of living area on an extra-wide, corner lot! The open floor plan provides circular entertaining flow leading to one of the most expansive, TWO-TIER upper and lower decks in Petworth! From the foyer to the spacious living room, this home smiles welcome. The elegant, formal dining room leads to a chef’s showcase kitchen with white quartz counters and a center island for gathering and lingering. Bright, natural light illuminates from front, side and rear windows, all with custom window blinds. A rear main-floor sun room/sitting area spills onto a splendid backyard sanctuary with a deck perfect for al dente grilling, wining and dining. A main-floor powder room completes the package. On the upper level is a spacious primary bedroom with a sitting area/study plus a walk-in closet. Both of the two additional bedrooms have a bonus sunroom, which can be a home office/study or a future additional bathroom. The lower level, with separate side and rear entrances, includes an independent in-law, au-pair or guest suite living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and a second laundry room in addition to one in the main house. The original connecting staircase to the basement is intact, should the new owner prefer to rejoin the basement suite with the one in the main house. The corner location affords the house three - at front, side and rear - private entrances. There is off-street parking for two cars entered via side street, Ingraham St NW. The superbly central location ensures an easy commute to Downtown DC or north to Maryland with a bus stop a block away and near major commuter routes. Georgia Ave NW, Kennedy St NW and Upshur St NW. Triangle Park, Rock Creek Park and Truesdell Elementary School are a wink away!
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Off Street
- Exterior: Bump-outs
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Radiant
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $899,000
- Price/SqFt: $357
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,751
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From Colorado Ave NW, 14th St or 13th St NW, go east on Ingraham St NW to the corner of Illinois Ave NW. Seconds to Georgia Ave NW and Kennedy St NW retail, Petworth Metro. Truesdell Elementary School and Park is a stone throw away.
- Year Built: 1913
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 2,514 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.05 Acres
- MLS Number: DCDC2175098
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
- Office Phone: (202) 387-6180
- Office Email: tammie.henderson@cbmove.com
- Listing Agent: Ann Y Young
- Agent Phone: (202) 246-6100
- Agent Email: youngann@gmail.com
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jun 14, 2004 | Home Sold | $369,500 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $764,470 | $5,751 |
2022 | $688,480 | $5,134 |
2021 | $652,660 | $4,685 |
2020 | $632,260 | $4,264 |
2019 | $588,640 | $3,883 |
2018 | $554,070 | $3,542 |
2017 | $493,250 | $3,227 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Truesdell Education Campus
Public District EE-5
0.1 mi
•800 Ingraham St NW
10
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School
Public Charter PK-5
0.5 mi
•5000 14th St NW
5
Brightwood Education Campus
Public District EE-5
0.5 mi
•1300 Nicholson St NW
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $32,679. Residents of Washington, DC typically earn less than $<35k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
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About 5236 Illinois Ave NW
The listing price of 5236 Illinois Ave NW property is $899,000.
The property 5236 Illinois Ave NW is a townhouse located in Washington, undefined, 20011.
Active Listing: 5236 Illinois Ave NW is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5236 Illinois Ave NW are: Truesdell Education Campus (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Brightwood Education Campus (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Paul Public Charter School - Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Friendship Public Charter School - Online (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Center City Public Charter School - Brightwood (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Paul Public Charter School - International High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), E.L. Haynes Public Charter School - High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Washington Latin Public Charter School - Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $5,751 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 14, 2004 for $369,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 5236 Illinois Ave NW has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 5236 Illinois Ave NW is 2,514 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5236 Illinois Ave NW is 1913.
This home is located at 5236 Illinois Ave NW in Washington, DC and zip code 20011 in the Brightwood Park / Crestwood / Petworth / 16th Street Heights neighborhood. This 2,514 square foot home, which was built in 1913, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $899,000.
In April 2025 in Washington, DC there were 60.7% more homes for sale than in March. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 77 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $635,346.