Unleash the full potential of this captivating 1921 Capitol Hill gem! This is your rare chance to reimagine a classic and create your dream home in one of the city's most coveted neighborhoods.
Envision your ideal entry as you approach the elevated homesite with its welcoming yard and inviting front porch the perfect place for morning coffee or evening cocktails while chatting with your neighbors.
Step inside this 19-foot wide charmer to see the existing period details, original hardwoods and classic Capitol Hill casework. This is an opportunity to design a modern layout while honoring the home's historic character. The expansive basement, already cleared and ready for transformation, offers incredible flexibility reconnect it to the main living space or maintain it as a separate income-generating unit.
The generous backyard awaits your creative touch picture a tranquil urban oasis designed to your exact specifications.
Imagine the possibilities offered by the detached two-level carriage house with 11-foot ceilings: an additional rental income stream, a private guest retreat, or the ultimate home office sanctuary the choice is yours!
Located on serene 5th Street, your future masterpiece is just moments from Whole Foods, Union Market, Union Station, and the delightful Stanton Park.
Jumpstart your vision! Permitting is underway, radiators have been removed, and the basement and carriage house are cleared, making this an ideal project for a construction loan or cash buyer ready to build their Capitol Hill dream. Architectural plans are available upon request.
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Interior Features for 717 5Th Street NE
Bedrooms
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels3
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 13
Total Bedrooms3
Bathrooms
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 11
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 11.00
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels1
Total Baths1
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAssessor
Below Grade Unfin Area UnitsSquare Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT0
Below Grade Unfin SQFT SourceAssessor
Above Grade Finished Area1560
Above Grade Finished Area SourceAssessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
BasementEnglish, Front Entrance, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Space For Rooms, Unfinished
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area780
Below Grade Finished Area SourceAssessor
Below Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Central Air Y/NNo
Fireplace Y/NNo
Heating FuelNone
Hot WaterNone
General for 717 5Th Street NE
AccessibilityNone
Architectural StyleTraditional, Carriage House
CityWASHINGTON
Condo/Coop Association Y/NNo
Construction MaterialsBrick
Cool FuelElectric
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
CountyWASHINGTON
Directionsfrom H St NE, south onto 5th street
Full Baths1
Garage Spaces1.00
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
HeatingNone
Legal SubdivisionOld City 1
Levels3
Lot Size Square Feet2110.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
ModificationTimestamp2025-05-03T11:07:57
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionNegotiable
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG762.82
Property TypeResidential
School DistrictDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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