$719,900

5153 8TH ST NE, Washington, DC 20011

4 beds |
4 baths |
2,008 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1955
3,049sqft lot
—— car garage
$359/sqft
Listed 1 day ago

Property Description

Distinguished history meets modern sustainability at 5153 8th St NE, one of the original "House of 1955" model home featured in the Washington Post -Times Herald, now transformed into one of Riggs Park's most energy efficient and thoughtfully appointed residences. Located approx. 8/10 of a mile to Fort Totten Metro (Green, Yellow, and Red Lines) providing seamless transit access thru-out the DMV. Amazing 4-BR| 3.5-BA| Fenced yard | Parking | Porch | Perfect! Extensively renovated in 2019 and enhanced with over $80K in improvements. This home generates income through a fully-paid 11.1 kW solar array producing an estimate of $4000-$5000 annually in Solar Renewable Energy Credits. Conveniently located to schools, parks, shopping, farmers market, Arts Place Development with fitness, healthcare, shops, entertainment and more.

Listing Status:: Coming Soon
Date Added:: April 11, 2026
Data Last Updated:: April 1, 2026 at 2:21PM
Listing Office:: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. : 2404971700
Listing Agent:: Joanna M Argenio : 2022582273
MLS ID:: DCDC2249784

General: BarBathroom - Tub ShowerBathroom - Walk-In ShowerBuilt-InsCarpetCeiling Fan(s)Combination Dining/LivingCombination Kitchen/DiningFloor Plan - OpenKitchen - GourmetPantryPrimary Bath(s)Recessed LightingUpgraded CountertopsWet/Dry BarWindow TreatmentsWood FloorsOther
Rooms: Living RoomDining RoomPrimary BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3Bedroom 4KitchenFamily RoomFoyerLaundryBathroom 2Bathroom 3Primary BathroomHalf Bath
Appliances: Built-In MicrowaveBuilt-In RangeDishwasherDisposalDryerEnergy Efficient AppliancesExhaust FanOven - Self CleaningOven/Range - GasRange HoodRefrigeratorStainless Steel AppliancesWasher
Laundry: BasementWasher In UnitDryer In Unit
Basement: Fully finishedImprovedOutside entranceWalkout stairs
Flooring: HardwoodCeramic tileCarpetOther
A/C: Central A/C
Heating: Forced AirNatural GasSolarOther
Disability Feature: None

General: Exterior LightingGutter SystemPlay AreaStreet LightsSidewalksAbove GradeBelow Grade
Style: Federal
Other Structures: PorchPatio
Parking: PrivateSurface

Roofing: Architectural Shingle
Windows: Double pane windowsEnergystar qualifiedEnergy efficientLow eVinyl clad
General: BrickBlockBlownInInsulationOther3Brick/MortarBlock

Originating MLS: BRIGHT_MAIN
School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
County: WASHINGTON-DC

Zoning: R13754//0050
View: Garden/LawnStreetOther
Fencing: RearWroughtIronFullyOtherWood

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of Joanna M Argenio , Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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Location

Schools Nearby

Lasalle-Backus Elementary School

501 Riggs Rd NE, Washington, DC, 20011

Grades EE-5

0.51 miles away

Brookland Middle School

1150 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC, 20017

Grades 6-8

1.10 miles away

Luke C. Moore High School

1001 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC, 20017

Grades 9-12

1.56 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.