5543 Chillum Pl NE
Washington, DC 20011
Property Highlights
- 3 Bedroom Semi-Detached
- 2.5 Bath Configuration
- 1601 Sq Ft Interior
- Built 1951 Classic
- Chillum Place NE
- Close to Red Line
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Property Details
Price: $669,000
3 Bed
3 Bath
1,601 Sq Ft
Year Built: 1951
Price: $669,000
3 Bed
3 Bath
1,601 Sq Ft
Year Built: 1951
Executive Summary
5543 Chillum Place NE is a semi-detached home in the Riggs Park neighborhood of NE Washington, offering 1,601 square feet of living space across three bedrooms, two full baths, and a half bath. Built in 1951, the home reflects the enduring mid-century residential character of this established NE corridor. Priced at $669,000, the property represents a substantive single-family footprint within close reach of the Red Line and the amenities of the broader upper NE submarket.
Semi-Detached Home in Established NE Washington
5543 Chillum Place NE is a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath semi-detached home situated in the Riggs Park neighborhood of upper NE Washington. The home spans 1,601 square feet and was constructed in 1951, placing it among the mid-century residential stock that defines much of this corridor.
The layout provides a practical and livable footprint, with two full baths and a half bath distributed across the home’s levels. The scale is well-suited to buyers seeking meaningful square footage without the density of a row house or the shared-wall complexity of a larger attached building.
Chillum Place sits within easy reach of the Glenmont and Fort Totten Metro stations, connecting residents to the Red and Green lines. The surrounding upper NE neighborhoods offer neighborhood grocery options, local dining, and parkland, including the green space of Fort Circle Parks nearby.
Property at a Glance
- Semi-detached single-family home
- 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths
- 1,601 square feet of interior space
- Built in 1951
- Riggs Park neighborhood, NE Washington
- Access to Red and Green Line Metro
Three Bedrooms, Mid-Century Character, Upper NE Location
Interior and Layout
- 1,601 square feet of interior living space
- Three-bedroom layout across the home's levels
- Two full baths plus a half bath
- Mid-century construction from 1951
- Semi-detached configuration with single shared wall
Kitchen and Main Level
- Main-level kitchen serving the home's primary living areas
- Layout typical of mid-century NE Washington residential construction
- Connected to dining and living areas on the main floor
- Practical configuration suited to everyday use
Bedrooms and Baths
- Three bedrooms distributed across the home's upper levels
- Two full baths serving the bedroom floors
- Half bath on the main level for everyday convenience
- Bedroom scale consistent with 1,601-square-foot semi-detached homes
Exterior and Grounds
- Semi-detached siting with exterior access on multiple sides
- Residential lot typical of Riggs Park mid-century homes
- Street-facing facade on Chillum Place NE
- Potential for outdoor space consistent with the property type
What Sets This Apart
- Semi-detached format provides single-family feel at this price point
- Riggs Park location connects to both Red and Green Line Metro
- 1,601 square feet is a substantive footprint for upper NE DC
- Mid-century 1951 construction on an established residential street
- Proximity to Fort Circle Parks adds accessible green space
Neighborhood & Lifestyle
Life Within Reach
A snapshot of everyday conveniences, destinations and experiences just moments from your door.
Neighborhood & Lifestyle
Life Within Reach
A snapshot of everyday conveniences, destinations and experiences just moments from your door.
Transit and Commuting
- Red Line access via Glenmont Metro station
- Fort Totten station serves Red, Green, and Yellow lines
- New Hampshire Avenue provides direct road access into DC
- Proximity to the Maryland border and I-495 corridor
Dining and Coffee
- Local dining options along the upper NE commercial corridors
- Neighborhood cafes accessible from Chillum Place
- Takoma dining scene a short drive or transit ride away
- Brightwood corridor restaurants within easy reach
Groceries and Retail
- Neighborhood grocery options in the surrounding upper NE area
- Retail corridors along New Hampshire Avenue and nearby streets
- Pharmacy and essential services accessible from Chillum Place
- Hyattsville and Takoma retail within a short drive
Parks and Recreation
- Fort Circle Parks green space near the Riggs Park neighborhood
- Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center in the surrounding area
- Neighborhood streets with tree canopy and residential green space
- Maryland parks and trails accessible from the upper NE corridor
Property Location
About 5543 Chillum Pl NE
5543 Chillum Place NE is a semi-detached home offering 1,601 square feet across three bedrooms, two full baths, and a half bath. Constructed in 1951, the home carries the structural character of mid-century NE Washington residential development. The semi-detached configuration provides the feel of a single-family home while sharing one wall with the adjacent property, a common and well-established format throughout this part of the city.
Chillum Place NE sits within the Riggs Park neighborhood, one of upper NE Washington’s more established residential enclaves. The surrounding blocks are characterized by mid-century semi-detached and detached homes on tree-lined streets. Fort Circle Parks, a network of green space following the Civil War-era fort sites, provides open land nearby, and the broader upper NE corridor connects to Takoma, Brightwood, and the Maryland border.
The home’s location in upper NE Washington places everyday conveniences within reach, including neighborhood grocery options and local dining along the nearby commercial corridors. The Red Line at Glenmont and the multi-line Fort Totten station offer straightforward access to downtown DC and beyond. For those who prefer driving, the proximity to New Hampshire Avenue and the broader upper NE street grid provides direct routes into the city and toward the Maryland suburbs.
A Wardman team member and the Wardman Residential team at Compass have worked extensively with buyers and sellers across NE Washington’s semi-detached and single-family home market, including the Riggs Park, Brightwood, and Takoma corridors. We understand the nuances of upper NE real estate, from mid-century home values to the transit-oriented dynamics that shape buyer demand in this submarket. If you are considering a semi-detached home or similar property in NE Washington, reach out and we would be glad to share recent comparables and our perspective on the market.
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