$730,000

A Distinctive Tudor-Style Home with Character You Don't Find Every Day Not every Washington, DC home has a floor plan or architectural character like this. Welcome to 5218 1st Street NW, Washington, DC 20011, a distinctive Tudor-style home where classic architecture, solar panels, thoughtful improvements, and flexible living spaces come… Read More together beautifully. Offered at $724,900, this three-level home features 3 bedrooms plus a den, 2 full and 1 half baths, a private primary bath, a new kitchen, new energy-efficient windows, hardwood floors, two fireplaces, a finished basement, a laundry room, and a detached garage. Seller-provided data indicates that the solar panel output exceeds the home's electricity consumption, resulting in significant utility savings. The personality of the home reveals itself the moment you step inside. A welcoming foyer with a coat closet provides a proper entry before you step into the living room. Here, impressive lighting, warm hardwood floors, and a beautiful Art Deco iron railing create a striking transition into the main living space. Then your eye is drawn to one of the home's most distinctive architectural features: a historic picture window that has been preserved, while the other windows have been replaced. Framing the room with natural light and a connection to the home's past, it is a feature that cannot be recreated with a renovation. The cozy living room with fireplace invites you to settle in, while the adjoining dining room provides a gracious setting for dinner parties, holidays, and everyday gatherings. The new kitchen brings a fresh, updated feel to the heart of the home, and the adjoining breakfast room creates another inviting space for Morning coffee, casual meals or conversation. This is not a predictable, cookie-cutter floor plan. Each room has a purpose, yet the spaces flow together in a way that gives the home warmth, dimension, and personality. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, a light-filled den/home office, and 2 full bathrooms. The primary bedroom features the privacy of its own ensuite bath, while a second full hall bath serves the additional bedrooms. The den provides valuable flexibility for today's lifestyle, whether used as a dedicated home office, reading room, study, or creative retreat. And there is still another level to discover. The finished basement expands the home's living possibilities with a second fireplace and half bath. Create a family room, media room, fitness space, hobby area, or comfortable overflow for guests. A dedicated laundry area with a new washer and dryer adds everyday convenience. Outside, 5218 continues to deliver. Relax on the front porch, enjoy the rear outdoor living space, and appreciate the convenience of a detached garage with off-street parking. Start the day with eastern sunrise views and enjoy the glow of western sunsets at day's end. Just outside the front door, a neighborhood triangle park adds something even more difficult to reproduce: a sense of community. On pleasant evenings, it becomes a natural gathering place where neighbors come together, an inviting extension of life at 5218. The home also features solar panels, adding an energy-conscious dimension to ownership. With convenient access to public transportation and destinations throughout Washington, DC, the location adds another layer of everyday convenience. 5218 1st Street NW isn't simply another 3-bedroom home for sale in Washington, DC. It is a distinctive Tudor-style DC home offering architectural character, a historic picture window, an uncommon floor plan, 3 bedrooms plus a den, a private primary bath, a finished basement, two fireplaces, a new kitchen, new windows, hardwood floors, solar panels, outdoor living space, and a detached garage. For buyers searching for a Washington, DC home with character, not one that looks and feels like every other house, 5218 1st Street NW deserves to be seen. Offered at $724,900. Read Less

Courtesy of Ressie R Wallace Wilson, RE/MAX Allegiance 202-547-5600

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Sep 15, 2026

Property Type

Townhouse

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

2,080

Lot Size

0.04 Acres

Year Built

1936

MLS Number

DCDC2281702

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer, ENERGY STAR Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater

Basement

Windows, Workshop, Space For Rooms, Shelving, Heated, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Rear Entrance, Walkout Level

Building

Built in 1936, Built in 2026 (effective), Living area: 2080, Levels: 3, Construction Materials: Brick

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)

Doors

ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), French, Six Panel

Accessibility Features

None

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Stone Retaining Walls

Fence

Chain Link, Fully, Rear, Wood

Fireplaces

2 fireplaces, Mantel(s), Stone

Floors

Hardwood, Laminated, Ceramic Tile

Foundation

Brick/Mortar

Garage

1 spaces

Heating

Radiator

Home Owner's Association

Fee Includes: None, Amenities: None

Interior Features

Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Primary Bath(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Wood Floors

Lot

0.04 acres, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard

Pets Policy

Allowed: No Pet Restrictions

Property

Other structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Garden/Lawn

Security Features

Electric Alarm, Exterior Cameras, Monitored, Motion Detectors, Security System, Smoke Detector

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Annual Amount: $2,997.95, Lot: 41, Year: 2026, Zoning: R-3

Utilities

Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Water Source: Public, 200+ Amp Service

Windows

Double Pane, ENERGY STAR Qualified, Screens, Wood Frame, Vinyl Clad

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