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Property Description
Welcome to 517 Cedar Street, an exceptional single-family home on a quiet, tree-lined block in the heart of Takoma Park. Just steps to shops and dining, this 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath residence spans four beautifully finished levels with hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and custom built-ins. The renovated chef's kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, double ovens, wine fridge, custom backsplash, and new lighting. Spa-style baths showcase elegant black-and-white tile, soaking tubs, glass-enclosed showers, and designer vanities. Outside, enjoy a spacious yard, patio, balcony and recently expanded parking pad/sport area. This home also has the benefit of solar panels, which offsets utility costs. Unique opportunity to own a home of this size and caliber in Takoma Park.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 517 Cedar St NW
General
- Price: $1,700,000
- Taxes: $12,571 (2025)
- Status: Under Contract
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2238880
- Updated: 1/12/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 19
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Den, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 6
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 4
- Upper - Full Baths: 4
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedrooms Upper: 6
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
Parking
- Parking Type: Driveway, On Street
Location
- County: WASHINGTON
- Subdivision: TAKOMA
- Driving Directions: Waze
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Central
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Instant Hot Water
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Full
- Foundation: Block
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 4,893
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 4,893 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 4,893 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1894
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,583
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: R
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $347.44
- Tax w/Assessment: $1,573,280
- Tax Amount: $12,571
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed by Compass, Kevin Friend
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Schools
Schools serving 517 Cedar St NW
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Takoma Elementary School 7010 Piney Branch Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20012 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
Ida B. Wells Middle School 405 Sheridan Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Coolidge High School 6315 5th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011 | 9-12 | 0.5 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 517 Cedar St NW
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/12/2026
Listed
$1,700,000
9.68%
MLS
3/10/2022
Sold
$1,550,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 517 Cedar St NW
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$12,571
1%
$1,568,790
1%
2024
$12,501
-10%
$1,557,740
-17%
2023
$13,903
109%
$1,884,600
130%
2022
$6,637
39%
$820,200
6%
2021
$4,759
66%
$772,010
3%
2020
$2,875
2%
$752,200
2%
2019
$2,824
3%
$739,210
3%
2018
$2,742
6%
$718,410
3%
2017
$2,591
10%
$695,290
7%
2016
$2,358
10%
$648,870
5%
2015
$2,145
10%
$617,250
15%
2014
$1,955
—
$538,340
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 517 Cedar St NW
517 Cedar Street NW, Washington, DC 20012 (MLS# DCDC2238880) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms. 517 Cedar Street NW is currently listed for $1,700,000 and was received on January 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 517 Cedar Street NW? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Anacostia? You can browse all Anacostia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

