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Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Under Contract
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,048 sqft
Price per Sqft $250
Subdivision Petworth
MLS Listing ID DCDC2250378
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,384
Year Built 1923
Available Date 2026-03-22
Annual Tax Amount $33,678
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 2,048 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Welcome to 5300 8th St NW, Washington, DC—a rare fixer-upper in Petworth offering exceptional investment potential and the opportunity to build equity in one of DC's most desirable neighborhoods.
This end-unit townhouse features added privacy, extra natural light, and expanded living space with first and second-floor additions—a valuable advantage for both resale and long-term appreciation.
Full of character, the home still showcases original details that are increasingly hard to find, including pocket doors, vintage glass doorknobs, and a classic swinging door between the kitchen and dining room—perfect for buyers looking to restore and blend historic charm with modern updates.
The walkout basement with both rear and interior access creates excellent basement apartment or income-producing potential, ideal for investors, house hackers, or multigenerational living.
Hard-to-find features in DC include off-street parking plus a private garage—a true value add for convenience, resale, and rental appeal.
The property offers solid bones, spacious rooms, and a flexible layout, making it ideal for a full renovation, value-add project, or long-term investment.
Located in the heart of Petworth NW DC, enjoy close proximity to Metro, major commuter routes, parks, restaurants, and neighborhood amenities—a key driver for both lifestyle and future appreciation.
This is a probate sale (not a short sale). Sold as-is.
Perfect for investors, developers, or buyers ready to create their dream home—don't miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of this Petworth gem. Schedule your showing today!
Location
State DC
County Washington
Zoning RF‑1
Rooms
Other Rooms Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Basement Fully Finished
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Luxury Vinyl Plank
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Water Access N
Roof Type Architectural Shingle
Accessibility Other
Garage N
Building
Story 2
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Above Ground Finished SqFt 1384
Sewer Public Septic
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Dry Wall
New Construction N
Schools
School District District Of Columbia Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 29990020
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 2048
Special Listing Condition Standard
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