Washington, DC 20011 5240 Colorado Avenue NW

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  • MLS# DCDC2209954
  • 07/09/2025
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  • Beds • 4
  • Full/Half Baths • 2 / 2
  • SQFT • 2,890
  • Garage • 1

Home Details

Welcome to your #UrbanCastle in 16th Street Heights a sun-filled, 3,140 sq ft semi-detached home with four levels, blending timeless 1920s character with thoughtful, modern updates throughout. Step inside to find oak hardwood floors, crown molding, and a wood-burning fireplace that anchors the heart of the home. The layout offers both flow and flexibility, with distinct formal spaces and casual gathering areas ideal for entertaining or quiet retreat. The NARI awardwinning kitchen is a design-lovers dream rich in character and functionality. Stained-glass cabinetry, stainless steel ovens, and gleaming granite counters create a show-stopping centerpiece that blends Art Deco artistry with modern convenience. A pantry houses laundry, and and an artful powder room round out the main level. Upstairs, renovations from 2024 shine in the sunlit primary suite features a walk-in with custom closet system, marble bath with walk-in shower, and Toto smart bidet for elevated daily living. Three additional bedrooms and a second full bath with soaking tub complete the upper level. The finished attic adds incredible versatility use it as a fourth bedroom, creative studio, home office, or guest suite. The lower level is currently used primarily for storage, but can just as easily become a large rec room for movie nights, play dates, or a home gym. Out back, enjoy a low-maintenance luxury turf yard with privacy fencing, a serene stone patio, and detached garage with EV charging a rare and coveted feature in Washington, DC. Additional upgrades include custom closets, replaced porch roof (2015), high-velocity ductless central AC, combi furnace/water heater, and solar panels (Solar Solutions) to reduce utilities costs. All of this just steps from Rock Creek Park, Carter Barron Amphitheater, tennis courts, and scenic trails and minutes to coffee shops, farmers markets, and downtown DC.
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Interior Features for 5240 Colorado Avenue NW

Bedrooms

Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels4
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 14
Total Bedrooms4

Bathrooms

Bathrooms Half Main Level1
Bathrooms Half Lower Level 11
Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 12
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels2
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 12.00
Bathrooms Count Lower Level 11.00
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels2
Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels1
Half Baths2
Total Baths4

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSourceEstimated
Below Grade Unfin Area UnitsSquare Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT250
Below Grade Unfin SQFT SourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area2140
Above Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
BasementUnfinished, Space For Rooms, Connecting Stairway, Poured Concrete, Rear Entrance, Walkout Stairs, Windows
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area750
Below Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Below Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Central Air Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NYes
Heating FuelNatural Gas
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterNatural Gas
Total Fireplaces1

General for 5240 Colorado Avenue NW

AccessibilityNone
Architectural StyleTraditional
Association Recreation FeeN
Bathrooms Count Main Level1.00
CityWASHINGTON
Condo/Coop Association Y/NNo
Construction MaterialsBrick
Cool FuelElectric
CoolingCentral A/C
CountyWASHINGTON
DirectionsFrom downtown DC north on 16th St NW; right on Colorado Ave NW; home is on the left
Full Baths2
Garage Spaces1.00
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
HeatingHot Water
Historic Y/NNo
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Legal Subdivision16th Street Heights
Levels3.5
Lot Size Square Feet2857.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
ModificationTimestamp2025-07-24T17:27:37
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionSeller Rent Back
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG527.99
Property ConditionExcellent
Property TypeResidential
RoofMetal, Flat, Asphalt, Architectural Shingle
School DistrictDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusACTIVE
Structure TypeEnd of Row/Townhouse
Subdivision Name16TH STREET HEIGHTS
Tax Annual Amount6775.0
Tax Assessed Value891500.0
Tax Lot23
Tax Year2024
Total SQFT3140
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access Y/NNo
Year Built1921
Year Built SourceEstimated
ZoningR

Exterior for 5240 Colorado Avenue NW

# of Detached Garage Spaces1
Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter
Garage FeaturesAdditional Storage Area, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
Horse Y/NNo
Land Assessed Value471430.00
Land Use Code
Lot Size Acres0.07
Lot Size SourceEstimated
Navigable Water Y/NNo
PoolNo Pool
Soil TypesUnknown
SpaNo
Total Parking Spaces1
Type of ParkingDetached Garage
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo

Additional Details

Price History

Rachel Shepherd

Price $1,129,900
MLS#DCDC2209954
List Date 07/09/2025
Property Type Townhouse
Phone 703.929.4729
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