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Townhouse for sale at 5218 1st Street NW, Washington, DC 20011 | MLS# DCDC2281702 | Listing updated on 2026-10-30
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$705,000

Monthly Est:$3,509

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    3 Baths
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5218 1st Street NW, Washington, DC 20011

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  • Townhouse

  • Built in 1936

  • $-- HOA

  • 1,748 sqft lot

  • $339/sq.ft

Description

A Distinctive Tudor-Style Home with Character You Don't Find Every Day

Not every Washington, DC home has a floor plan or architectural character like this.

Welcome to 5218 1st Street NW, Washington, DC 20011, a distinctive Tudor-style home where classic architecture, solar panels, thoughtful improvements, and flexible living spaces come together beautifully. Offered at $724,900, this three-level home features 3 bedrooms plus a den, 2 full and 1 half baths, a private primary bath, a new kitchen, new energy-efficient windows, hardwood floors, two fireplaces, a finished basement, a laundry room, and a detached garage. Seller-provided data indicates that the solar panel out
put exceeds the home's electricity consumption, resulting in significant utility savings.

The personality of the home reveals itself the moment you step inside. A welcoming foyer with a coat closet provides a proper entry before you step into the living room. Here, impressive lighting, warm hardwood floors, and a beautiful Art Deco iron railing create a striking transition into the main living space.

Then your eye is drawn to one of the home's most distinctive architectural features: a historic picture window that has been preserved, while the other windows have been replaced. Framing the room with natural light and a connection to the home's past, it is a feature that cannot be recreated with a renovation.

The cozy living room with fireplace invites you to settle in, while the adjoining dining room provides a gracious setting for dinner parties, holidays, and everyday gatherings. The new kitchen brings a fresh, updated feel to the heart of the home, and the adjoining breakfast room creates another inviting space for Morning coffee, casual meals or conversation.

This is not a predictable, cookie-cutter floor plan. Each room has a purpose, yet the spaces flow together in a way that gives the home warmth, dimension, and personality.

Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, a light-filled den/home office, and 2 full bathrooms. The primary bedroom features the privacy of its own ensuite bath, while a second full hall bath serves the additional bedrooms. The den provides valuable flexibility for today's lifestyle, whether used as a dedicated home office, reading room, study, or creative retreat.

And there is still another level to discover.
The finished basement expands the home's living possibilities with a second fireplace and half bath. Create a family room, media room, fitness space, hobby area, or comfortable overflow for guests. A dedicated laundry area with a new washer and dryer adds everyday convenience.

Outside, 5218 continues to deliver. Relax on the front porch, enjoy the rear outdoor living space, and appreciate the convenience of a detached garage with off-street parking. Start the day with eastern sunrise views and enjoy the glow of western sunsets at day's end.

Just outside the front door, a neighborhood triangle park adds something even more difficult to reproduce: a sense of community. On pleasant evenings, it becomes a natural gathering place where neighbors come together, an inviting extension of life at 5218.

The home also features solar panels, adding an energy-conscious dimension to ownership.

With convenient access to public transportation and destinations throughout Washington, DC, the location adds another layer of everyday convenience.

5218 1st Street NW isn't simply another 3-bedroom home for sale in Washington, DC. It is a distinctive Tudor-style DC home offering architectural character, a historic picture window, an uncommon floor plan, 3 bedrooms plus a den, a private primary bath, a finished basement, two fireplaces, a new kitchen, new windows, hardwood floors, solar panels, outdoor living space, and a detached garage. For buyers searching for a Washington, DC home with character, not one that looks and feels like every other house, 5218 1st Street NW deserves to be seen.

Offered at $724,900.

  • Houzeo last checked: 12 hours ago
  • Listing updated: October 30, 2026 at 10:21 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Ressie R Wallace Wilson (202) 359-9641 | RE/MAX Allegiance (202) 547-5600
  • Source: Bright MLS-NJ | MLS#: DCDC2281702 Bright MLS-NJ

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Townhouse

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Washington Dc County

  • City

    Washington

  • Neighborhood

    Brightwood Park

  • Year Built

    1936

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    2,080 sqft

  • Lot Size

    1,748 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Bright MLS

  • MLS Number

    DCDC2281702

  • MLS Status

    ACTIVE-BRIGHT

  • Days on Market

    51

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Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 3

    Bathrooms: 3

Interior

  • Window Features

    Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Qualified, Screens, Wood Frame, Vinyl Clad

  • Flooring

    Hardwood, Laminated, Ceramic Tile

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Heating

    Radiator

  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Stone Retaining Walls

  • Interior Features

    Bathroom Tub Shower, Bathroom Walk In Shower, Breakfast Area, Bathroom Soaking Tub, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan Open, Formal/separate Dining Room, Primary Bath(s), Stain/lead Glass, Wood Floors

  • Appliances

    Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Energy Star Clothes Washer, Energy Star Dishwasher, Energy Star Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer, Washer Front Loading, Washer/dryer Stacked, Water Heater

  • Cooling

    Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1936

  • Home type

    Townhouse

  • Foundation Details

    Brick/mortar

  • Architectural Style

    Tudor

  • Construction Materials

    Brick

Utilities & Energy

  • Fireplace Features

    Mantel(s), Stone

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Utilities

    Natural Gas Available, Electric Available

  • Basement

    Other, Windows, Workshop, Space For Rooms, Shelving, Heated, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Rear Entrance, Walkout Level

  • Association Amenities

    None

  • Security Features

    Electric Alarm, Exterior Cameras, Monitored, Motion Detectors, Security System, Smoke Detector

  • Electric

    200+ Amp Service

Other Features

  • Patio And Porch Features

    Deck, Patio, Porch

  • Subdivision Name

    Petworth

  • Lot Features

    Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard

Price History

DateEventPrice

10/21/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #DCDC2281702

Price Decreased

$705,000 -3.42%

$339/sqft

09/10/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #DCDC2281702

Listed for Sale

$730,000

$351/sqft

09/07/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #DCDC2281702

Coming Soon

$730,000

$351/sqft

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