SCHEDULE A SHOWING ONLINE AT: showmojo.com/lrt/1753fa8074 ---- Capitol Hill charmer with a massive fenced-in backyard! Welcome to 425 5th Street SE, perfectly situated in the heart of Capitol Hill. This two-bedroom rowhome spans more than 1,200 square feet and seamlessly blends timeless character with thoughtful updates. Featuring two spacious bedrooms, a versatile second floor den + third-floor loft, and a massive backyard that's rarely found on the Hill, this is the perfect place to call your next home. Home Features: Brand new hardwood flooring throughout Living room with decorative fireplace and tons of natural light Separate dining room with more than enough space for a large dining table Kitchen at back of main level with classic wood-paneling Door leads to the rear patio and massive fenced-in yard, perfect for entertaining your guests Stairs leads to the versatile den w/skylight, perfect for a home office or extra living room Primary bedroom at back of second level with soaring ceilings and tons of natural light Good sized second bedroom at front of house Full bathroom in hallway Bonus loft space on the third level allows for tons of extra storage space (not suitable for living space) Washer/Dryer in unit Parking: Street parking Utilities: Tenants are responsible for all utilities (gas, water and electric). Lease Terms: Available immediately. Minimum 12 month lease. Application fee is $35 and includes a credit check. Security deposit equal to one month's rent due upon lease signing. Pets considered on a case-by-case basis pending approval by Owner. Location: Enjoy one of Capitol Hill's most desirable locations, directly across from Marion Park and just steps from Eastern Market. Spend your weekends exploring the neighborhood's renowned farmers market, dining along Barracks Row, or walking to Navy Yard for a Nationals game or waterfront dining. With the U.S. Capitol, House and Senate office buildings, and two Metro stations all nearby, you'll enjoy the very best of city living right outside your front door.
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 104
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Radiant Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Flat
Building Type: Row Type
Property Information
Subdivision Name: VICTOR T RYKKEN JR
Living Sq. Ft: 1,222
Building Sq. Ft: 1,222
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,226
Legal Lot Number: 32
Legal Block Number: 821
Municipality Name: CAPITOL HILL
Acres: 0.0281
Zoning Code: RF3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY ROW
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,222
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,226 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1984
County: District of Columbia
APN: 0821 0032
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
Sale and tax history for 425 5th St SE
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SHOWMOJO #1
Aug 14, 2026
Rental Removed
$3,600
$3/sq ft
Aug 9, 2026
Listed for Rent
$3,600
$3/sq ft
Public Records
May 29, 1985
Sold
$130,000
$106/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,692 (+1.6%)
$630,940 + $273,990
$904,930
2025
$7,570 (+1.1%)
$630,940 + $273,990
$904,930
2024
$7,486 (+4.0%)
$621,350 + $269,290
$890,640
2023
$7,201 (+7.5%)
$618,260 + $262,430
$880,690
2022
$6,700 (+3.7%)
$595,160 + $251,980
$847,140
2021
$6,461 (+3.1%)
$557,180 + $231,080
$788,260
2020
$6,268 (+7.0%)
$546,150 + $213,990
$760,140
2019
$5,857 (+5.0%)
$496,260 + $192,830
$689,090
2018
$5,580 (+1.6%)
$473,820 + $182,610
$656,430
2017
$5,491 (+7.5%)
$473,820 + $182,610
$656,430
2016
$5,109 (+8.4%)
$466,700 + $179,410
$646,110
2015
$4,711 (+11.5%)
$387,320 + $166,930
$554,250
2014
$4,224 (+4.2%)
$313,750 + $183,280
$497,030
2013
$4,053 (−0.3%)
$313,750 + $183,280
$497,030
2012
$4,066 (+1.7%)
$314,550 + $162,240
$476,790
2011
$4,000 (−2.6%)
$293,500 + $184,900
$478,400
2010
$4,108 (−5.0%)
$293,460 + $177,110
$470,570
2009
$4,323
$302,660 + $180,690
$483,350
Around this home
Schools Near 425 5th St SE
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
10/10
Brent Elementary School
Public, PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
Jefferson Middle School Academy
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
Eastern High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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About Capitol
Hill
Capitol Hill, located between the U.S. Capitol and the Anacostia River, is a historic and walkable Washington neighborhood with brick rowhouses and leafy pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Eastern Market at 7th St SE and North Carolina Ave SE, where produce stalls, indie boutiques, and sidewalk patios set a steady street-level rhythm. Eastern Market and Barracks Row frame daily routines with food counters, bookstores, and long-running local dining rooms. The Folger Shakespeare Library adds a quiet cultural counterpoint near the Capitol grounds. Architectural details—iron railings, bay windows, and painted stoops—shape blocks that feel intimate despite the city scale. Metro stops and bike lanes stitch the Hill to downtown while keeping errands close to home.
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Public facts and zoning for 425 5th St SE
Beds
2
Baths
1
Sq. Ft.
1,222
Stories
2
Lot Size
1,226 Sq. Ft.
Style
Townhouse
Year Built
1890
Year Renovated
1984
County
District of Columbia
APN
0821 0032
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026.
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