Envision life unfolding on one of the Hill’s most coveted blocks. This stunning 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is perfectly appointed for hosting unforgettable parties where guests flow seamlessly from gracious interior rooms to wraparound brick patios. One of only a handful of homes on Capitol Hill with a private driveway, it also includes a carriage house with functionality as a home office, gym or guest suite. Situated on one of Capitol Hill’s most iconic tree-lined streets with strategic proximity to the Capitol Complex, the location keeps you connected to both neighborhood charm and metropolitan energy. This isn’t just a home—it’s your invitation to live where history is made. Your Capitol Hill story begins here.
TownhomeProperty Type
1900Year Built
3,100 sq ftLot Size
$897Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Tim Barley• Barley & Barley Real Estate
•202-657-0970 (broker)
Bought with Linda Pettie• Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Est. $5,072 per month, based on comparable rentals
Redfin agents who toured
Spacious with high ceilings that gives you room to breathe. Large kitchen/lounge area opens up to a brick patio and cozy carriage house. Renovation work is a step above the rest.
7 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Matthew Koehler
Redfin Associate agent
Sale and tax history for 311 5th St SE
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
May 18, 2026
Sold
$2,785,500
$897/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2206936
May 15, 2026
Sold
$2,785,000
$897/sq ft
Apr 15, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 19, 2026
Price Changed
$2,885,500
$929/sq ft
Jan 7, 2026
Relisted
—
Dec 30, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Nov 6, 2025
Price Changed
$2,950,000
$950/sq ft
Jun 25, 2025
Listed
$3,125,000
$1,006/sq ft
Public Records
May 7, 2024
Sold
$1,500,000
$483/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2108856
Mar 15, 2024
Sold
$1,500,000
$483/sq ft
Jan 24, 2024
Pending
—
Oct 19, 2023
Price Changed
$1,574,000
$507/sq ft
Sep 14, 2023
Listed
$1,649,000
$531/sq ft
Sep 13, 2023
Coming Soon
$1,649,000
$531/sq ft
Rare opportunity to own a beloved Capitol Hill Home with 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Carriage house, plus Bonus Parking. This property has the charm and privacy that everyone is looking for. Nestled in the quiet 5th Street SE neighborhood just 5 blocks from the Capitol. This home has a library, dining room, sitting room, kitchen and full bath on the first floor. Upstairs there is a private primary suite, and two additional full size bedrooms and another full bath. The huge bricked patio is ideal for entertaining family and friends. The separate Carriage house is currently set up as an office, but it is waiting for a new purpose of your choosing. Solar panels make cooling this property easy on your budget. Live here and be walking distance to everything you care about, restaurants, museums, markets, metro, gym, parks and it is in Brent school district. Schedule a showing today!
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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Driveway, Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Interior Features: Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Master Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Wine Storage
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Upper Floor
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: Other
Improvement Assessed Value: $601,140
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2025
Building Information
Construction Materials: Combination, Brick
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s)
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $932,880
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,105
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $12,116
Tax Assessed Value: $1,534,020
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $12,116
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas, Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: faces West on 5th St SE between Marion Park & Seward Square
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,338
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,100 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 2001
County: District of Columbia
APN: 0820 0815
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
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
Provided by GreatSchools
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