Property

Washington, DC 20011 5142 8Th Street NE

Pending
Presented By: Smart Realty, LLC
  • MLS# DCDC2230852
  • 11/12/2025
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  • Beds • 3
  • Full/Half Baths • 1 / 2
  • SQFT • 1,632

Home Details

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath property presents a compelling opportunity for occupants who want to put their own creativity in a property, investors, renovators or savvy buyers looking to build equity in one of Northeast DCs rapidly evolving corridors. The same family has owned this home for over 20 years, looking for a new family to make it a place to call home. Perfect for a value-add renovation, rental hold or resale strategy. With the right updates, buyers can unlock strong upside potential while benefiting from a location that continues to see steady public and private investment. This Location Matters! Directly across from Fort Totten Metro Station, offering access to the Red, Green and Yellow lines. Positioned at the intersection of Riggs Road, South Dakota Avenue and 8th Street NE. Excellent connectivity to Downtown DC, Maryland suburbs and major commuter routes. 2 minutes to the DC/MD line. Highly attractive to renters and future buyers seeking convenience and transit access. Tons of development & growth in the area. The surrounding Fort Totten area is experiencing ongoing redevelopment including new mixed-use residential and commercial projects. improved infrastructure and streetscape enhancements. increased retail, dining and community amenities. Continued demand driven by transit-oriented development. These improvements support long-term appreciation and make this an ideal time to invest before values rise further. Investment Highlights: strong ARV potential after renovation, ideal for buy-and-hold investors, developers or owner-occupants using renovation financing. Opportunity to customize finishes and maximize rental or resale value. Prime Metro-adjacent location enhances tenant demand and resale appeal. Properties this close to Metro with renovation upside are increasingly rare. Whether your strategy is to renovate and resell, hold as a rental, or create a custom primary residence, This property offers location, growth and opportunity! Schedule a tour ASAP! OFFER DEADLINE IS 12/30/25 @ 11:59pm. Owner reserves the right to select an offer of choice at any time.
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Interior Features for 5142 8Th Street NE

Bedrooms

Bedrooms Count All Lower Levels0
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels3
Bedrooms Count Lower Level 10
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 13
Main Level Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms3

Bathrooms

Bathrooms Half Upper Level 10
Bathrooms Half Main Level1
Bathrooms Half Lower Level 11
Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels0
Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 11
Bathrooms Full Lower Level 10
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels1
Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 11.00
Bathrooms Count Lower Level 11.00
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels1
Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels1
Half Baths2
Total Baths3

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area1632
Above Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
BasementDaylight, Full, Full, Heated, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Central Air Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringHardwood, Carpet
Heating FuelElectric
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterBottled Gas
Interior AmenitiesCarpet, Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Wood Floors
Laundry TypeBasement
Total Stories3

Other Rooms

Room TypeBedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Half Bath

Room Details for 5142 8Th Street NE

Bathroom 1

level Upper 1

Bedroom 1

level Upper 1

Bedroom 2

level Upper 1

Bedroom 3

level Upper 1

Half Bath

level Main

Half Bath # 2

level Lower 1

General for 5142 8Th Street NE

Acceptable FinancingCash, Conventional, Private
AccessibilityNone
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
Architectural StyleTraditional
Association Recreation FeeN
Bathrooms Count Main Level1.00
Bathrooms Full Main Level
CityWASHINGTON
Condo/Coop Association fee Y/NNo
Construction MaterialsBrick
Cool FuelElectric
CoolingCentral A/C
CountyWASHINGTON
DirectionsSouth Dakota Ave to Hamilton St or Galloway to 8th St NE
DisclosuresLead Based Paint - Federal, Lead Based Paint - State
Floors In Unit Count3
Full Baths1
Garage Y/NNo
HOANo
HeatingForced Air
Historic Y/NNo
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Levels3
Living Area1632
Location TypeMiddle Of Block
Lot Size Square Feet2614.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresAbove Grade
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionSettlement
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG275.73
Property ConditionAverage
Property TypeResidential
RoofShingle
School DistrictDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Security FeaturesSmoke Detector
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusPending
StatusPENDING
Structure TypeTwin/Semi-Detached
Subdivision NameRIGGS PARK
Tax Annual Amount523110.0
Tax Assessed Value523110.0
Tax Year2025
Total Rooms6
Total SQFT1632
TransportationAirport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Commuter Lots less than 5 miles
UtilitiesElectric Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
Water Access Y/NNo
Year Built1955
Year Built SourceEstimated
ZoningR

Exterior for 5142 8Th Street NE

Exterior AmenitiesSidewalks, Street Lights
Foundation DetailsOther
Horse Y/NNo
Lot Size Acres0.06
Lot Size SourceEstimated
Navigable Water Y/NNo
Off Street - # of Spaces1
Parking FeaturesFree, Unassigned
PoolNo Pool
Soil TypesUnknown
SpaNo
Total Parking Spaces1
Type of ParkingAlley, On Street, Off Street
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo

Additional Details

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Brian Lee

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Price $449,999
MLS#DCDC2230852
List Date 11/12/2025
Property Type Pending
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