Under contract

$1,399,000

1224 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

4beds

2,487sqft

Est.:

Townhouse

Built in 1903

1,292 Square Feet Lot

$1,440,300 Zestimate^®

$563/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Classic black-and-white hall bathGrand turned staircaseEvergreen southern magnolia canopyTwo additional big bedroomsSouth-facing red brick beautyVictorian bay-frontBay window

Bask in the South-facing red brick beauty of this Victorian bay-front, just one block from lovely Lincoln Park - the verdant heart of Capitol Hill! Soak in the special spaces and surfaces: Formal front parlor with ornate mantel, decorative arch to central hall and pocket door to dining room with built-in china cabinet. At the rear, an updated chef’s kitchen with stunning pressed-tin ceiling and copious cabinets. Step out back to covered porch and private brick patio oasis with evergreen Southern Magnolia canopy! Up the grand turned staircase, a front primary suite with wood-burning hearth, bay window, and skylit private bath. Two additional BIG bedrooms book-end the classic black-and-white hall bath. Back down to Earth, a BONUS English basement apartment (with Certificate of Occupancy) provides an excellent opportunity for rental income or long-term guests. Visit the open house SATURDAY (11-1PM) or SUNDAY (2-4PM)! Rather have a private tour? Give us a call today!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1

Basement

Description: Percent Finished: 95.0
Area: 859

Heating

Forced Air, Electric

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Cooktop, Electric Water Heater
Laundry: Has Laundry

Features

Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), 2nd Kitchen, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Connecting Stairway,Exterior Entry,Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,517
Total interior livable area: 2,487 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,658
Finished area below ground: 829

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Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Three
Stories: 3
Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape
Pool features: None
Fencing: Privacy
Has view: Yes
View description: City

Lot

Size: 1,292 Square Feet
Features: Urban, Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 1014//0801
Zoning: R4
Zoning description: No more than two (2) dwelling units are permitted
Special conditions: Standard
Other equipment: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Victorian
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Rubber

Condition

Very Good
New construction: No
Year built: 1903
Major remodel year: 2003

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Underground Utilities

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Capitol Hill

HOA

Has HOA: No
Amenities included: None
Services included: None

Location

Region: Washington

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $563/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,139,960
Annual tax amount: $9,642
Date on market: 3/26/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Inclusions: Historic Built-in Mantels, China Cabinet
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$1,440,300

$1.37M - $1.51M

$4,679/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/31/2026	Contingent	$1,399,000$563/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2252538 Report a problem
3/26/2026	Listed for sale	$1,399,000$563/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2252538 Report a problem
6/19/2025	Listing removed	$1,399,000$563/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2187262 Report a problem
5/16/2025	Listed for sale	$1,399,000$563/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2187262 Report a problem
3/8/2025	Pending sale	$1,399,000$563/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2187262 Report a problem
2/28/2025	Listed for sale	$1,399,000+249.8%$563/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2187262 Report a problem
5/13/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
5/6/2021	Listed for rent	$1,895-52.6%$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
3/24/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
7/30/2019	Listing removed	$3,995$2/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
6/13/2019	Price change	$3,995+105.4%$2/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
4/18/2019	Price change	$1,945-2.5%$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
3/9/2019	Price change	$1,995-2.4%$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
2/8/2019	Listed for rent	$2,045$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
11/6/2000	Sold	$400,000$161/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$9,642 +3.1%	$1,134,300 +3.1%
2024	$9,352 +4%	$1,100,280 +4%
2023	$8,991 +7.3%	$1,057,720 +7.3%
2022	$8,380 +3.6%	$985,870 +3.6%
2021	$8,088 +3.1%	$951,470 +3.1%
2020	$7,841 +12.4%	$922,440 +12.4%
2018	$6,974 +3.5%	$820,420 +3.5%
2017	$6,741 +4.9%	$793,030 +4.9%
2016	$6,424 +7.9%	$755,770 +7.9%
2015	$5,956 +6.9%	$700,740 +6.9%
2014	$5,574 +5.4%	$655,790 +5.4%
2013	$5,290 +0.6%	$622,360 +0.6%
2012	$5,258	$618,550
2011	$5,258 -0.1%	$618,550 -0.1%
2010	$5,264 -9.3%	$619,280 -9.3%
2009	$5,806 -2.1%	$683,060 +1.4%
2007	$5,930 +23.2%	$673,850 +28.8%
2006	$4,812 +13%	$523,010 +17.9%
2005	$4,258 +162.1%	$443,560 +10.3%
2004	$1,625 +12%	$402,220 +21.1%
2003	$1,451 +4.4%	$332,200 +90%
2002	$1,390 +1.1%	$174,797 +0.9%
2001	$1,375	$173,198