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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,866 (+2.8%)
$673,360 + $487,360
$1,160,720
2025
$9,600 (+0.9%)
$673,360 + $487,360
$1,160,720
2024
$9,515 (+3.4%)
$666,590 + $462,840
$1,129,430
2023
$9,206 (+5.5%)
$663,260 + $456,190
$1,119,450
2022
$8,730 (+3.1%)
$634,890 + $448,150
$1,083,040
2021
$8,468 (+3.1%)
$601,390 + $425,670
$1,027,060
2020
$8,210 (+4.4%)
$595,450 + $400,800
$996,250
2019
$7,861 (+6.3%)
$558,090 + $366,760
$924,850
2018
$7,396
$524,630 + $345,500
$870,130
2017
$7,389 (+7.4%)
$524,630 + $345,500
$870,130
2016
$6,883 (+24.8%)
$495,230 + $374,180
$869,410
2015
$5,514 (+6.5%)
$398,690 + $250,070
$648,760
2014
$5,178 (+3.0%)
$348,740 + $260,450
$609,190
2013
$5,029 (−1.0%)
$348,740 + $260,450
$609,190
2012
$5,079
$329,950 + $261,690
$591,640
2011
$5,083 (−3.5%)
$309,630 + $287,870
$597,500
2010
$5,268 (−10.1%)
$307,910 + $290,130
$598,040
2009
$5,860
$314,270 + $305,440
$619,710
Tax history for 218 5th St NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,866 (+2.8%)
$673,360 + $487,360
$1,160,720
2025
$9,600 (+0.9%)
$673,360 + $487,360
$1,160,720
2024
$9,515 (+3.4%)
$666,590 + $462,840
$1,129,430
2023
$9,206 (+5.5%)
$663,260 + $456,190
$1,119,450
2022
$8,730 (+3.1%)
$634,890 + $448,150
$1,083,040
2021
$8,468 (+3.1%)
$601,390 + $425,670
$1,027,060
2020
$8,210 (+4.4%)
$595,450 + $400,800
$996,250
2019
$7,861 (+6.3%)
$558,090 + $366,760
$924,850
2018
$7,396
$524,630 + $345,500
$870,130
2017
$7,389 (+7.4%)
$524,630 + $345,500
$870,130
2016
$6,883 (+24.8%)
$495,230 + $374,180
$869,410
2015
$5,514 (+6.5%)
$398,690 + $250,070
$648,760
2014
$5,178 (+3.0%)
$348,740 + $260,450
$609,190
2013
$5,029 (−1.0%)
$348,740 + $260,450
$609,190
2012
$5,079
$329,950 + $261,690
$591,640
2011
$5,083 (−3.5%)
$309,630 + $287,870
$597,500
2010
$5,268 (−10.1%)
$307,910 + $290,130
$598,040
2009
$5,860
$314,270 + $305,440
$619,710
*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: 828
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 12
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Flat
Building Type: Row Type
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,124
Building Sq. Ft: 2,952
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 3
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,681
Legal Lot Number: 812
Legal Block Number: 814
Municipality Name: CAPITOL HILL
Acres: 0.0386
Zoning Code: RF3
County Use Description: MULTI-FAM CONV 1-4UN
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,124
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1,681 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1963
County: District of Columbia
APN: 0814 0812
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Peabody Elementary School
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.0mi
Stuart-Hobson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Eastern High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
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