DO NOT CALL SELLERS FOLLOW THIS LISTING ON FINAL OFFER AND GET REAL TIME OFFER ALERTS. Step into 518 Riggs Road NE, a charming mid-century single-family home offering 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths across approximately 2,152 square feet of thoughtful living space. Built in 1950 and updated , this residence beautifully balances timeless appeal with practical modernity. Sunlight fills every corner, highlighting the gleaming hardwood floors and warm brick exterior. With a finished lower level providing additional living or guest space and nestled in the quiet, residential heart of Riggs Park, this home is a peaceful retreat with urban convenience. Located within easy reach of local parks, neighborhood schools, and public transit, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort and connectivity.
TownhomeProperty Type
1950Year Built
1,819 sq ftLot Size
$341Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Jocelyn Vas• RLAH @properties
•202-518-8781 (broker)
Listed by Molly Branson• TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Est. $2,789 per month, based on comparable rentals
Redfin agents who toured
Well-maintained and clean, and just down the road from Fort Totten Metro and other neighborhood serving amenities.
9 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Matthew Koehler
Redfin Associate agent
Sale and tax history for 518 Riggs Rd NE
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Apr 17, 2026
Sold
$477,000
$341/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2253394
Mar 31, 2026
Listed
$475,000
$339/sq ft
Mar 26, 2026
Sold
$477,000
$341/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2221646
Jan 19, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jan 15, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 6, 2026
Price Changed
$465,000
$332/sq ft
Dec 1, 2025
Relisted
—
Nov 24, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Nov 7, 2025
Relisted
—
Oct 24, 2025
Contingent
—
Oct 3, 2025
Relisted
—
Sep 23, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Sep 18, 2025
Listed
$475,000
$339/sq ft
BRIGHTMLS #DCDC2148976
Sep 6, 2024
Rental Removed
$2,800
$2/sq ft
Jul 20, 2024
Listed for Rent
$2,800
$2/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 14, 1970
Sold
$19,100
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,084 (+1.9%)
$298,680 + $159,130
$457,810
2024
$3,028 (+6.1%)
$294,170 + $158,550
$452,720
2023
$2,854 (+8.3%)
$292,710 + $150,580
$443,290
2022
$2,635 (+9.2%)
$285,840 + $149,780
$435,620
2021
$2,414 (+9.7%)
$271,290 + $138,860
$410,150
2020
$2,199 (+9.6%)
$267,280 + $127,440
$394,720
2019
$2,006 (+9.3%)
$241,670 + $125,900
$367,570
2018
$1,835 (+9.6%)
$222,030 + $125,060
$347,090
2017
$1,675 (+9.6%)
$206,980 + $109,560
$316,540
2016
$1,528 (+9.8%)
$206,980 + $109,560
$316,540
2015
$1,392 (+9.2%)
$152,100 + $83,710
$235,810
2014
$1,275 (+2.5%)
$137,880 + $82,410
$220,290
2013
$1,243 (+8.8%)
$137,880 + $82,410
$220,290
2012
$1,143 (+10.0%)
$138,680 + $79,780
$218,460
2011
$1,039 (+10.0%)
$137,990 + $89,290
$227,280
2010
$944 (+10.0%)
$152,960 + $96,560
$249,520
2009
$859
$162,560 + $105,360
$267,920
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,819 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
1,024
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
District of Columbia
APN
3738 0114
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
# of Attached Carport Spaces: 2
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
On Street, Attached Carport
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Recreation Room
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 752
# of Floors In Unit: 3
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2022
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Permanent
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: No
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,024
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 376
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 376
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $452,720
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $3,028
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
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
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: 2nd St.
Directions: GPS
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,024
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,819 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1979
County: District of Columbia
APN: 3738 0114
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lasalle Backus Education Campus
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.0mi
8/10
Ida B. Wells Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Coolidge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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