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Off market apr 2025 for $1.4M

$1,903,074

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $10,172/mo

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3,649

sq ft

308 5th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

About this home

Grand Historic Victorian in Coveted Capitol Hill Just off Seward Square, this stately Victorian offers an incredible opportunity in one of Capitol Hill’s most sought-after locations. With over 2,800 square feet of living space, this home boasts soaring ceilings, abundant windows, and endless natural light. Original architectural details abound, including ornate moldings, grand fireplaces, and a sweeping staircase that capture the elegance of a bygone era. All capped by a Capitol dome view! A true architectural gem, it’s waiting to be lovingly restored to its original grandeur. The spacious backyard and patio provide a private retreat in the heart of the city. Steps from the U. S. Capitol, Library of Congress, Supreme Court, Union Station, and the vibrant Eastern Market. A rare chance to bring new life to a historic beauty—don’t miss it!

Single-familyProperty Type

1880Year Built

2,032 sq ftLot Size

$522Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Don Denton • Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington

•202-547-3525 (broker)

•dana.hill@cbmove.com (broker)

Listed by Charles Burger • Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington

•202-547-3525 (broker)

•dana.hill@cbmove.com (broker)

Bought with Stephen Gabauer • CENTURY 21 New Millennium

•202-546-0055 (broker)

•wendy.dean@c21nm.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2183836

Redfin Estimate

$1,903,074

$473K since sold in April 2025$35K since October

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$2,050,000
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B
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SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$2,065,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,288 sq ft
326 2nd St SE, Washington, DC 20003
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$1,400,000
D
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SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$2,112,500
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,765 sq ft
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F
4 beds3.5 baths2,892 sq ft
659 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Market trends in Capitol Hill, DC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.1%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$907K

$82K MoM

Avg. days on market

41d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 308 5th St SE

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,633 (+6.9%)

$787,140 + $934,360

$1,721,500

2025

$13,689 (+4.2%)

$787,140 + $934,360

$1,721,500

2024

$13,134 (+3.1%)

$775,170 + $880,180

$1,655,350

2023

$12,737 (+5.3%)

$771,310 + $860,870

$1,632,180

2022

$12,094 (+6.2%)

$742,510 + $839,980

$1,582,490

2021

$11,389 (+2.9%)

$691,510 + $810,050

$1,501,560

2020

$11,073 (+8.2%)

$677,810 + $738,430

$1,416,240

2019

$10,229 (+4.5%)

$614,780 + $663,520

$1,278,300

2018

$9,793 (+3.3%)

$594,140 + $631,370

$1,225,510

2017

$9,476 (+1.9%)

$594,140 + $631,370

$1,225,510

2016

$9,303 (+6.2%)

$574,670 + $612,630

$1,187,300

2015

$8,762 (+6.0%)

$478,620 + $623,600

$1,102,220

2014

$8,265 (+9.9%)

$390,710 + $654,490

$1,045,200

2013

$7,523 (+9.8%)

$390,710 + $654,490

$1,045,200

2012

$6,851 (+10.0%)

$392,970 + $611,220

$1,004,190

2011

$6,228 (+10.0%)

$384,330 + $648,120

$1,032,450

2010

$5,662 (+10.0%)

$374,270 + $622,540

$996,810

2009

$5,147

$378,440 + $639,320

$1,017,760

Tax history for 308 5th St SE

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,633 (+6.9%)

$787,140 + $934,360

$1,721,500

2025

$13,689 (+4.2%)

$787,140 + $934,360

$1,721,500

2024

$13,134 (+3.1%)

$775,170 + $880,180

$1,655,350

2023

$12,737 (+5.3%)

$771,310 + $860,870

$1,632,180

2022

$12,094 (+6.2%)

$742,510 + $839,980

$1,582,490

2021

$11,389 (+2.9%)

$691,510 + $810,050

$1,501,560

2020

$11,073 (+8.2%)

$677,810 + $738,430

$1,416,240

2019

$10,229 (+4.5%)

$614,780 + $663,520

$1,278,300

2018

$9,793 (+3.3%)

$594,140 + $631,370

$1,225,510

2017

$9,476 (+1.9%)

$594,140 + $631,370

$1,225,510

2016

$9,303 (+6.2%)

$574,670 + $612,630

$1,187,300

2015

$8,762 (+6.0%)

$478,620 + $623,600

$1,102,220

2014

$8,265 (+9.9%)

$390,710 + $654,490

$1,045,200

2013

$7,523 (+9.8%)

$390,710 + $654,490

$1,045,200

2012

$6,851 (+10.0%)

$392,970 + $611,220

$1,004,190

2011

$6,228 (+10.0%)

$384,330 + $648,120

$1,032,450

2010

$5,662 (+10.0%)

$374,270 + $622,540

$996,810

2009

$5,147

$378,440 + $639,320

$1,017,760

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2,032 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,868

Year built

1880

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

District of Columbia

APN

0844 0026

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.

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

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Daylight, Partial

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1084
Improvement Assessed Value: $880,180
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Main Entrance Orientation: West
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Exterior Information
Fencing: Wood

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $775,170

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,868
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 303
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 781
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $13,306.76
Tax Assessed Value: $1,721,500
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $13,134

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024

Utilities

Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Other
Cooling Fuel: Other
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Other
Hot Water: Other
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: BRENT
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
In City Limits
Cross Street: 5th and D SE
Directions: 5th and Seward Square

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,868
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,032 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: District of Columbia
APN: 0844 0026

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Brent Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

10/10

Jefferson Middle School Academy

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

5/10

Eastern High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

16% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$1.81M – $2.19M

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316 5th St SE, Washington, DC 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2228 Sq. Ft.	$2,176,793
310 5th St SE, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1752 Sq. Ft.	$1,433,177
322 5th St SE, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$1,793,435
306 5th St SE, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2860 Sq. Ft.	—
501 Seward Sq SE, Washington, DC - Beds \| 8 Baths \| 4580 Sq. Ft.	—
507 Seward Sq SE, Washington, DC 12 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 4920 Sq. Ft.	$3,421,413

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503 Seward Sq SE, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2792 Sq. Ft.	$1,710,728
313 6th St SE Apt 1, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 816 Sq. Ft.	$558,308

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324 5th St SE, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2586 Sq. Ft.	$2,047,248
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