Offer deadline, noon Tuesday, Oct. 18. Welcome to 56 R Street. This lovely victorian bayfront home, built in 1895, has been pleasingly updated, featuring an open concept and tons of natural light. The two car detached garage is an additional benefit. This home features gorgeous hardwood floors (on 2 levels), kitchen w/ stainless appliances (Fisher/Paykel refrigerator, Bosch DW, Samsung 5 burner gas stove) a main level Powder Room, generously sized Primary BR suite w/ modern en-suite bath (water-fall shower/jetted shower heads), 3 full bathrooms. The fully finished lower level features a 2nd kitchen (perfect for roommate situation, au-pair or work-at-home space), and with great ceiling heigh and front and rear entrances, offers many options. The home is heated/cooled with an energy efficient mini-split system, offers a tankless water heater and NEW ROOF (installed in August 2022). You'll love all the neighborhood amenities, including the close-by Big Bear Cafe and the Bloomingdale Farmer's Market (May to December). Adventurous palate? There are Barbecue, Caribbean, Thai, Chinese, Tex/Mex and Indian restaurants so close including neighborhood favorites the Red Hen, Bacio Pizzeria, Boundary Stone and Etabli. With a Walkscore of 91 and Bikescore of 87 (Capital Bikeshare has stations at each end of this block) this location offers a great urban experience. With EZ access to Downtown, NOMA and Capital Hill, there are various commuting arteries which access all of Metro DC! At the end of R St NE, you'll find the Metropolitan Branch Trail, a newly-built dog park, and Althea Turner Park. 56 R Street is being sold in AS IS condition.
*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
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1,499 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2001
Sq. Ft.
1,326
Year built
1895
Style
Townhouse
County
District of Columbia
APN
3101 0028
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
RF-1
Residential Flat Zone 1
The purpose of the RF-1 zone is to provide for areas predominantly developed with row houses on small lots within which no more than two dwelling units are permitted.
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: Between 1st and N. Capitol Streets NW.
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,326
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,499 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1895
Year Renovated: 2001
County: District of Columbia
APN: 3101 0028
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Langley Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
McKinley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
Dunbar High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
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