* * Offers Due by Wednesday at 6pm * * Exceptional living offered in abundance! This large 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home gives you the quality of life you deserve. Walking up to this home is a joy. A lovely covered porch welcomes you and your guests inside, and is a wonderful place to sit and have your morning coffee. Your new home boasts loads of living space and feels even larger thanks to ceilings that soar overhead and recessed lighting in many rooms. Rich hardwood floors stretch throughout and perfectly compliment the modern contemporary design found within. Your kitchen offers new Samsung stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, a patterned backsplash and soft close cabinets. Sit and dine each night under a lovely chandelier and enjoy the foods you created in the new kitchen. Your bathroom offers a luxurious wide tile design and a convenient shower niche. Unwind from a long day by relaxing in the European Soaking tub. On top of all this you will have a new roof, HVAC, and plumbing! Schedule your showing today.
TownhomeProperty Type
1925Year Built
1,409 sq ftLot Size
$460Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Marlena McWilliams• CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Remarkable location, walking distance to metro! Loaded with tons of potential. Great starter home waiting on the perfect buyer!
Public Records
Dec 14, 1990
Sold
$101,950
$64/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 6, 1989
Sold
$87,000
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,843 (+9.3%)
$312,670 + $416,150
$728,820
2024
$3,515 (+9.2%)
$311,120 + $423,440
$734,560
2023
$3,219 (+8.5%)
$306,440 + $428,320
$734,760
2022
$2,967 (+9.3%)
$300,530 + $395,190
$695,720
2021
$2,716 (−21.8%)
$271,610 + $360,290
$631,900
2020
$3,473 (+54.0%)
$267,600 + $341,470
$609,070
2019
$2,255 (+9.4%)
$246,500 + $127,740
$374,240
2018
$2,062 (+9.6%)
$238,420 + $125,120
$363,540
2017
$1,881 (+9.6%)
$238,420 + $125,120
$363,540
2016
$1,716 (+9.8%)
$224,540 + $117,650
$342,190
2015
$1,563 (+9.3%)
$178,590 + $95,130
$273,720
2014
$1,430 (+2.5%)
$144,590 + $93,930
$238,520
2013
$1,395 (−1.0%)
$144,590 + $93,930
$238,520
2012
$1,410 (+10.0%)
$145,700 + $87,550
$233,250
2011
$1,282 (+10.0%)
$142,070 + $103,410
$245,480
2010
$1,165 (+10.0%)
$158,610 + $110,160
$268,770
2009
$1,059
$176,690 + $115,230
$291,920
Tax history for 517 Rittenhouse St NW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,843 (+9.3%)
$312,670 + $416,150
$728,820
2024
$3,515 (+9.2%)
$311,120 + $423,440
$734,560
2023
$3,219 (+8.5%)
$306,440 + $428,320
$734,760
2022
$2,967 (+9.3%)
$300,530 + $395,190
$695,720
2021
$2,716 (−21.8%)
$271,610 + $360,290
$631,900
2020
$3,473 (+54.0%)
$267,600 + $341,470
$609,070
2019
$2,255 (+9.4%)
$246,500 + $127,740
$374,240
2018
$2,062 (+9.6%)
$238,420 + $125,120
$363,540
2017
$1,881 (+9.6%)
$238,420 + $125,120
$363,540
2016
$1,716 (+9.8%)
$224,540 + $117,650
$342,190
2015
$1,563 (+9.3%)
$178,590 + $95,130
$273,720
2014
$1,430 (+2.5%)
$144,590 + $93,930
$238,520
2013
$1,395 (−1.0%)
$144,590 + $93,930
$238,520
2012
$1,410 (+10.0%)
$145,700 + $87,550
$233,250
2011
$1,282 (+10.0%)
$142,070 + $103,410
$245,480
2010
$1,165 (+10.0%)
$158,610 + $110,160
$268,770
2009
$1,059
$176,690 + $115,230
$291,920
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,409 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2019
Sq. Ft.
1,054
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
District of Columbia
APN
3199 0115
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
R-2
Residential House Zone 2
The purpose of the R-2 zone is to: Provide for areas with semi-detached houses; and Protect these areas from invasion by denser types of residential development.; The R-2 zone is intended to provide for areas predominantly developed with semi-detached houses on moderately sized lots that also contain some detached houses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Senior
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# 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
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer - Front Loading
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Master Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Tub Shower, Wood Floors
Window Features: Double Hung, ENERGY STAR Qualified
Exterior Information
Fencing: Privacy
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $260,300
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,054
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 147
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 550
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $2,255
Tax Assessed Value: $386,390
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $2,255
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: Yes
Location
School Information
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: Right on Rittenhouse from 5th
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,054
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,409 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 2019
County: District of Columbia
APN: 3199 0115
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Whittier Education Campus
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Ida B. Wells Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
6/10
Coolidge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
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