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$7,303 Closing Credit¹
#DCDC2191674, Chelsea Lanise Traylor, Listing Office: Redfin Corp
$585,000 List price
5506 8th St NW Washington, DC 20011
$6,947
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,565 sqft
0.04 acres
$374 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 5506 8th St NW
Welcome to this classic 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the sought-after Petworth neighborhood! Built in 1923, this home blends timeless charm with modern possibilities. With a partially renovated interior, it's the perfect opportunity for a savvy investor or DIY enthusiast to finish restoring this grand property to its full potential. Featuring spacious rooms, high ceilings, and original architectural details, this home is full of character. The walkout basement offers additional living space or renovation potential. The detached garage provides rare off-street parking or additional storage, a valuable asset in DC. Located in a vibrant, historic community close to public transportation, shops, and restaurants, this home offers a fantastic opportunity to customize it to your taste. Being sold as-is, this is a rare chance to create something special in one of DC’s most desirable neighborhoods. Bring your vision and unlock the full potential of this Petworth gem!
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingHot Water
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
Size1,565 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.04 Acres
Year built1923
ParkingGarage - Rear Entry, Detached Garage
MLS #DCDC2167396
Garage1 space
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Parking: Garage - Rear Entry, Detached Garage
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Hot Water
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $585,000
- Price/SqFt: $373
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,350
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Please use Google Maps.
- Year Built: 1923
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 1,565 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.04 Acres
- MLS Number: DCDC2167396
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Redfin Corp
- Office Phone: (410) 202-8454
- Listing Agent: Phillip Martin
- Agent Phone: (240) 478-9332
- Agent Email: phillip.martin@redfin.com
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $612,660 | $1,350 |
| 2022 | $548,440 | $1,339 |
| 2021 | $523,420 | $1,285 |
| 2020 | $504,970 | $1,226 |
| 2019 | $464,230 | $1,171 |
| 2018 | $440,000 | $1,121 |
| 2017 | $387,300 | $1,023 |
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
0.7 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. Residents of Washington, DC typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
30%
<35k
46%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
5%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
60%
Single, No Kids
18%
Single, with Kids
9%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
31%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Pro Boxing
Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Banana Republic
IKEA
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Jack In The Box
Quiznos
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Toyota
Lexus
BMW
What do the neighbors listen to?
Jazz
Soft Adult Contemporary
News
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 5506 8th St NW
The listing price of 5506 8th St NW property is $585,000.
The property 5506 8th St NW is a townhouse located in Washington, undefined, 20011.
Active Listing: 5506 8th St NW is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5506 8th St 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), 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), Washington Latin Public Charter School - Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Capital City Public Charter School - High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,350 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 5506 8th St NW has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 5506 8th St NW is 1,565 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5506 8th St NW is 1923.
This home is located at 5506 8th St NW in Washington, DC and zip code 20011 in the Brightwood Park / Crestwood / Petworth / 16th Street Heights neighborhood. This 1,565 square foot home, which was built in 1923, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 8, 2024 and is currently priced at $585,000.
In March 2025 more than 66 listings in Washington, DC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 81 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 170 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Washington, DC between February and March 2025 increased by 40.4%. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $672,196, while the average time on the real estate market was 55 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.