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Property Description
Offers, if any, due Tuesday 4/14, Noon. You will fall in love with this 4BR, 3.5BA, semi-detached home with inviting front porch overlooking fenced front yard of lush greens and beautiful plantings. There is a pergola covered patio off the kitchen just perfect for private, al-fresco dining and Parking outside the fenced backyard. Distinguished history meets modern sustainability at 5153 8th St NE, one of the original "House of 1955" model home featured in the Washington Post -Times Herald, now transformed into one of Riggs Park's most energy efficient and thoughtfully appointed residences. Located approx. 8/10 of a mile to Fort Totten Metro (Green, Yellow, and Red Lines) providing seamless transit access thru-out the DMV. Extensively renovated in 2019 and enhanced with over $80K in improvements. This home generates income through a fully-paid 11.1 kW solar array producing an estimate of $4000-$5000 annually in Solar Renewable Energy Credits. Conveniently located to schools, parks, shopping, farmers market, Arts Place Development with fitness, healthcare, shops, entertainment and more.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5153 8th St NE
General
- Sold For: $768,000
- Taxes: $4,938 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2249784
- Added to Site: 38 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Bar, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Other
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Other
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Exterior Cameras, Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Play Area, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Patio(s)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Paved Parking
- Parking Type: Off Street
Location
- County: WASHINGTON
- Subdivision: RIGGS PARK
- Cross Streets: Hamilton
- Driving Directions: N-South Dakota Ave, R-Hamilton Street, R- 8th Street #5153 on the left.
- 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: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Solar, Other
- Water Heater: Electric, Solar
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Federal
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Brick, Block, Blown-In Insulation, Other
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Improved, Outside Entrance, Walkout Stairs
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Windows: Double Pane, ENERGY STAR Qualified, Energy Efficient, Low-E, Vinyl Clad
- Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), French, Storm
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,030
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,008 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,290 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 718 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1955
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Other, Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn, Street, Other
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,850
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R1
- Lot Description: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard
- Fencing (Description): Rear, Wrought Iron, Fully, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $558.06
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax: $4,938
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $670,290
- Tax Amount: $4,938
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1859
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 50
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Joanna M Argenio
Sold by Keller Williams Capital Properties, Michele Pratt
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Schools
Schools serving 5153 8th St NE
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lasalle Backus Education Campus 501 Riggs Road Northeast, Washington, DC 20011 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Ida B. Wells Middle School 405 Sheridan Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
Coolidge High School 6315 5th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5153 8th St NE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/15/2026
Sold
$768,000
6.68%
MLS
4/09/2026
Listed
$719,900
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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.
5153 8th Street NE, Washington, DC 20011 (MLS# DCDC2249784) is a Single Family property that was sold at $768,000 on May 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 5153 8th Street NE? 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.

