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Property Description
Huge price improvement!!! Join us for an open house on Saturday, May 17, from 11 - 1 pm. Welcome to 2511 Palmer Pl, a lovely detached traditional-style home located in the sought-after Hillcrest neighborhood. Tucked away on a quiet street, this charming home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a fully finished basement, and a spacious patio overlooking a generously sized lot. The main level features hardwood flooring, an open and sun-drenched living room, a dining area, and two bedrooms with a fully refinished bathroom. Steps away from the living and dining spaces find a well-equipped kitchen that boasts stainless steel appliances, plenty of countertop space, and storage. Just off the kitchen, find stairs leading to a usable attic space. This space is fully carpeted and designed with bookshelves, to be used for an extra storage room, a kids' playroom, or an office space. The lower level consists of an open and inviting living room, featuring a wet bar and wine fridge, making it the perfect space for entertaining. Moving away from the living room find a modern full bath, washer and dryer room, and sizeable bedroom with an abundance of closet space. The lower level boasts windows throughout allowing for plenty of natural light, and an exterior door leading to the outdoor patio. Upon moving outdoors find an airy and bright front porch for relaxation in addition to a well-maintained backyard with a patio adding plenty of functional space perfect for dining al fresco. Parking pad for 1 car sits just behind the fully fenced yard. Updates include new luxury vinyl plank flooring in the basement (2025), custom redesign of front porch (2020), a new roof, downspout, and gutters (2019), installation of renewable rainwater collection system (2019), custom brick patio (2019), newly installed vinyl fencing (2019), water/drainage and irrigation system under backyard (2019), landscaping (plants, bushes, sodding) (2019). Conveniently located right off of Pennsylvania Ave, making it very accessible to all commuter routes, 295, 695, and 395. Just minutes from Nationals Park, Audi Field, and all of the restaurants, shops, and entertainment in Navy Yard, the Wharf, and Capitol Hill. Enjoy being a 5-minute drive away from Anacostia Riverwalk Trail and Anacostia Park.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2511 Palmer Pl SE
General
- Sold For: $505,000
- Taxes: $4,094 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2188500
- Added to Site: 310 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Attic
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement
Parking
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Parking Type: Off Street
Location
- County: Washington
- Development Name: Hill Crest
- Subdivision: Hill Crest
- Driving Directions: From Potomac Ave metro, Head west on Potomac Ave SE toward 14th St SE, Sharp left onto Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Turn right onto 25th St SE, Turn left onto Palmer Pl SE
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Programmable Thermostat, Central
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Rear Entrance
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,242
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,242 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1928
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,538
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $393.53
- Assessment Year: 2024
- City/TownTax: $4,094
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $569,640
- Tax Amount: $4,094
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1687
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 50
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Schools
Schools serving 2511 Palmer Pl SE
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Orr Elementary School 2200 Minnesota Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Kramer Middle School 1700 Q Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Anacostia High School 1601 16th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2511 Palmer Pl SE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/21/2025
Sold
$505,000
1.2%
MLS
5/15/2025
Price Reduced
$499,000
-3.09%
MLS
5/01/2025
Price Reduced
$514,900
-3.76%
MLS
4/07/2025
Price Reduced
$535,000
-2.73%
MLS
3/13/2025
Listed
$550,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
2511 Palmer Place SE, Washington, DC 20020 (MLS# DCDC2188500) is a Single Family property that was sold at $505,000 on July 21, 2025. This property was sold by Thy Pham from our Alexandria Office.Want to learn more about 2511 Palmer Place SE? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Washington? You can browse all Washington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


