517 Cedar St NW
Washington, DC 20012

$1,550,000

Last Sold Price

Beds

Baths

4,296 Sq. Ft.

$361 / Sq. Ft.

4,296

Sq. Ft.

$361

per Sq. Ft.

Closed 3/11/22

517 Cedar Street Northwest Washington, DC 20012 - Photo 1 of 62

Description

Welcome to 517 Cedar Street! This exquisite single family home sits on a quiet, tree-lined street in the historic district of Takoma Park D. C., walking distance to Takoma’s unique shops and yummy restaurants. This stunning 6-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom oasis features hardwood floors, crown molding, cathedral ceilings, built-ins, 4 fireplaces and every upgrade imaginable throughout all 4 levels! Fully renovated kitchen comes equipped with new quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, freshly finished...Welcome to 517 Cedar Street! This exquisite single family home sits on a quiet, tree-lined street in the historic district of Takoma Park D. C., walking distance to Takoma’s unique shops and yummy restaurants. This stunning 6-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom oasis features hardwood floors, crown molding, cathedral ceilings, built-ins, 4 fireplaces and every upgrade imaginable throughout all 4 levels! Fully renovated kitchen comes equipped with new quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, freshly finished cabinets, customized backsplash, double oven, wine refrigerator, and new lighting fixtures! Meticulous attention to detail is also presented in each bathroom with elegant black and white tile, new cabinets, upgraded countertops, soaking tubs, stall showers, and sensational sink and lighting fixtures. The outdoor space is immaculate and provides plentiful space for gardening and entertaining with a huge yard, patio AND balcony! This is a rare opportunity not to be missed! It is impossible to find a home of this size in Takoma Park will not last.

Listed by Elaine S. Koch • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc
P: (301)-840-7320 elaine@elainekoch.com

Property Details for 517 Cedar Street Northwest

Tax ID Number

3190//0003

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Colonial, Craftsman

Levels/Stories

Furnished

LISTING UPDATED: 09/05/2022 12:07 AM

Property Details for 517 Cedar Street Northwest

Status	Closed
MLS #	DCDC2026008
Days on Market	44
Taxes	$4,759 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built	1894
Lot Size	0.18 AC / 7,980 SF
County	District of Columbia

Building Information for 517 Cedar Street Northwest

Stories4Year Built1894Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,980 SF

Property Information for 517 Cedar Street Northwest

Location

In City Limits: Yes
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121140357950
SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
Elementary School: TAKOMA EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS (WASHINGTON DC)
ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
Middle Or Junior School: TAKOMA EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS (WASHINGTON DC)
MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
High School: COOLIDGE SENIOR (WASHINGTON DC)
HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
County: WASHINGTON

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Property Manager Y/N: No
Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2021
Tax Assessed Value: $820,200

Year Assessed: 2021
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $439,630
City Town Tax: $4,759
Land Assessed Value: $380,570
Clean Green Assessed: No
Municipal Trash: No
Land Use Code: 0
Loss Mitigation Fee: No
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Historic: No
Zoning: R-1-B
Tax Lot: 3
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 4

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3

Upper Level 2

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 4,296.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,793.00
Total SQFT: 4,606.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type, Shingle Siding, Other, Wood Siding
Roof: Asphalt
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8012/9844/3470/801298443470_512_384_WM_ceCMm50YZo_Gm8gg.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Basement Type: Fully Finished
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
# Bathrooms Full: 6
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Open, Partly Wooded, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded

Soil Types: Unknown
Location Type: Urban
Parcel ID: 16055595
Additional Parcels: No
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway
Driveway - # of Spaces: 3

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Soaking Tub, Stall Shower
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 4
Fireplace Features: Brick, Mantel(s)
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer
Accessibility Features: Other
Door Features: French, Six Panel, Sliding Glass
Window Features: Bay/Bow
Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Other
Outdoor Living Structures: Balconies- Multiple, Porch(es)

Pool: No Pool
Horse: No

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV, Other
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: elainekoch.com

Property History for 517 Cedar Street Northwest

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation

Date	Event & Source	Price

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 517 Cedar Street Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$448,880Additions$1,108,860Total$1,557,740

Tax Record2024$12,501 ($1,042 / month)

Home Facts

Beds6Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,679 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,679 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,980 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1894Year Renovated2021ZoningR-1BCountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN3190 0003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 517 Cedar Street Northwest

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Takoma Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.1 mi
4/10	Ida B. Wells Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.6 mi
4/10	Coolidge High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.6 mi
6/10	Dorothy I. Height Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	2.2 mi
1/10	Roosevelt STAY High School @ MacFarland	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.3 mi
NR	Luke C. Moore High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	3.3 mi
NR	Academia de la Recta Porta	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.6 mi
NR	John Nevins Andrews School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi
NR	Bridges Early Childhood Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Takoma Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.1 mi
4/10	Ida B. Wells Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.6 mi
4/10	Coolidge High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.6 mi
6/10	Dorothy I. Height Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	2.2 mi
1/10	Roosevelt STAY High School @ MacFarland Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.3 mi
NR	Luke C. Moore High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	3.3 mi
NR	Academia de la Recta Porta PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	John Nevins Andrews School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Bridges Early Childhood Academy PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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