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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,414 (+1.0%)
$989,080 + $1,059,610
$2,048,690
2025
$17,239 (+121.6%)
$989,080 + $1,059,610
$2,048,690
2024
$7,781 (+1.8%)
$964,150 + $1,064,020
$2,028,170
2023
$7,641 (+1.7%)
$959,380 + $1,005,230
$1,964,610
2022
$7,513 (+4.9%)
$952,990 + $976,600
$1,929,590
2021
$7,165 (+5.0%)
$906,950 + $960,890
$1,867,840
2020
$6,826 (+4.9%)
$897,960 + $883,190
$1,781,150
2019
$6,505 (+4.9%)
$784,450 + $822,100
$1,606,550
2018
$6,201 (+2.8%)
$753,590 + $778,880
$1,532,470
2017
$6,031 (+6.8%)
$753,590 + $778,880
$1,532,470
2016
$5,647 (+6.0%)
$718,350 + $773,310
$1,491,660
2015
$5,330 (+9.9%)
$592,730 + $736,210
$1,328,940
2014
$4,850 (−48.0%)
$469,160 + $742,250
$1,211,410
2013
$9,335 (+9.8%)
$469,160 + $742,250
$1,211,410
2012
$8,499 (+10.0%)
$482,690 + $703,280
$1,185,970
2011
$7,726 (+10.0%)
$480,650 + $702,180
$1,182,830
2010
$7,024 (−7.3%)
$470,200 + $672,500
$1,142,700
2009
$7,579
$470,330 + $423,520
$893,850
Tax history for 21 5th St SE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,414 (+1.0%)
$989,080 + $1,059,610
$2,048,690
2025
$17,239 (+121.6%)
$989,080 + $1,059,610
$2,048,690
2024
$7,781 (+1.8%)
$964,150 + $1,064,020
$2,028,170
2023
$7,641 (+1.7%)
$959,380 + $1,005,230
$1,964,610
2022
$7,513 (+4.9%)
$952,990 + $976,600
$1,929,590
2021
$7,165 (+5.0%)
$906,950 + $960,890
$1,867,840
2020
$6,826 (+4.9%)
$897,960 + $883,190
$1,781,150
2019
$6,505 (+4.9%)
$784,450 + $822,100
$1,606,550
2018
$6,201 (+2.8%)
$753,590 + $778,880
$1,532,470
2017
$6,031 (+6.8%)
$753,590 + $778,880
$1,532,470
2016
$5,647 (+6.0%)
$718,350 + $773,310
$1,491,660
2015
$5,330 (+9.9%)
$592,730 + $736,210
$1,328,940
2014
$4,850 (−48.0%)
$469,160 + $742,250
$1,211,410
2013
$9,335 (+9.8%)
$469,160 + $742,250
$1,211,410
2012
$8,499 (+10.0%)
$482,690 + $703,280
$1,185,970
2011
$7,726 (+10.0%)
$480,650 + $702,180
$1,182,830
2010
$7,024 (−7.3%)
$470,200 + $672,500
$1,142,700
2009
$7,579
$470,330 + $423,520
$893,850
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RF-1/CAP
CAP
Capitol Interest Residential Flat Zone 1
The purposes of the Capitol Interest Residential Flat (RF-1/CAP) zone are to: Promote and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the U.S. Capitol precinct and the area adjacent to this jurisdiction, in a manner consistent with the goals and mandates of the United States Congress in Title V of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1976 (Master Plan for Future Development of the Capitol Grounds and Related Areas), approved July 25, 1975 (Pub. L. No. 94-59, 89 Stat. 288), and in accordance with the plan submitted to the Congress pursuant to the Act; Reflect the importance of and provide sufficient controls for the area adjacent to the U.S. Capitol; Provide particular controls for properties adjacent to the U.S. Capitol precinct and the area adjacent to this jurisdiction, having a well-recognized general public interest; and Restrict some of the permitted uses to reduce the possibility of harming the U.S. Capitol precinct and the area adjacent to this jurisdiction.
Zone overlays
Capitol Interest
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Healthcare
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 968
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Radiant Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 12
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Metal
Building Type: Row Type
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CHARLES A PETERS & OTHERS
Living Sq. Ft: 3,146
Building Sq. Ft: 4,114
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,245
Legal Lot Number: 832
Legal Block Number: 817
Municipality Name: CAPITOL HILL
Acres: 0.0745
Zoning Code: RF3
County Use Description: MULTI-FAM CONV 1-4UN
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,146
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,245 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1979
County: District of Columbia
APN: 0817 0832
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brent Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Jefferson Middle School Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Eastern High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
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