#DCDC2197454, Joseph Rieling, Listing Office: Nomadic Real Estate Broker Services
5408 Illinois Ave NW Washington, DC 20011
Property details
About 5408 Illinois Ave NW
Spacious 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom detached house in Petworth with an open floor plan flooded with natural light. NO HOA fees. FULLY Renovated in 2018 with an updated gourmet kitchen including stainless steel appliances, granite counters, glass-faced cabinets and a large island too. Upper level hosts 3 bedrooms plus 2.5 baths. The primary bedroom has an en-suite bath with double vanity sinks. Finished lower level with a family room plus a 4th Bedroom full bathroom. Full-size washer dryer located in the lower level. Wood floors throughout the main level and upper level with luxury vinyl plank in the lower level. HVAC system with central A/C and heat. From the side entrance near the kitchen access an off-street fenced parking space which may fit an SUV or large car.. A beautiful white picket fence surrounds the front yard of the house great for letting your dog outside. Minutes to either Takoma Park or Petworth metros and the bus stop is just around the corner on Georgia Ave. House has great flow! Brand New Refrigerator (2025), & Gas Stove (2025). Just freshly painted throughout! Ideal for a primary buyer or an investor. A Must See!
Highlights
(ACTIVE)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Interior: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Fenced, Off Street
- Exterior: Exterior Lighting, Other
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $749,000
- Price/SqFt: $421
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,916
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From Georgia Ave. turn to Illinois Ave. NW.
- Year Built: 1921
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 1,775 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.04 Acres
- MLS Number: DCDC2176184
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (240) 219-2422
- Listing Agent: Peter E Maser
- Agent Phone: (301) 529-5600
- Agent Email: pmaser@compass.com
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jan 04, 2019 | Home Sold | $700,000 |
Oct 27, 2017 | Home Sold | $395,000 |
Feb 23, 2006 | Home Sold | $265,000 |
Jan 17, 2006 | Home Sold | $255,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $804,530 | $6,916 |
2022 | $733,550 | $6,235 |
2021 | $696,530 | $5,920 |
2020 | $688,910 | $5,180 |
2019 | $490,060 | $4,165 |
2018 | $468,420 | $3,981 |
2017 | $413,600 | $3,515 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Truesdell Education Campus
Public District EE-5
0.2 mi
•800 Ingraham St NW
5
Brightwood Education Campus
Public District EE-5
0.4 mi
•1300 Nicholson St NW
10
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School
Public Charter PK-5
0.5 mi
•5000 14th 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 $47,534. Most Washington, DC residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 5408 Illinois Ave NW
The listing price of 5408 Illinois Ave NW property is $749,000.
The property 5408 Illinois Ave NW is a house located in Washington, undefined, 20011.
Active Listing: 5408 Illinois Ave NW is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5408 Illinois Ave NW are: Truesdell Education Campus (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Brightwood Education Campus (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Friendship Public Charter School - Online (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Paul Public Charter School - Middle School (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), Washington Latin Public Charter School - Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), E.L. Haynes Public Charter School - High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $6,916 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on January 4, 2019 for $700,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 5408 Illinois Ave NW has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 5408 Illinois Ave NW is 1,775 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5408 Illinois Ave NW is 1921.
This home is located at 5408 Illinois Ave NW in Washington, DC and zip code 20011 in the Brightwood Park / Crestwood / Petworth / 16th Street Heights neighborhood. This 1,775 square foot home, which was built in 1921, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $749,000.
The number of listings in Washington, DC increased by 60.7% between March and April 2025. 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.