GET A BARGAIN FOR THE BEST FUNDAMENTALS: Lincoln Park location, solid structure, big bones and beautiful original architectural elements. Bask in the South-facing sunshine at 1438 Independence Avenue, this SPACIOUS 2,000+ square-foot Capitol Hill porch-front offers solid structure with incredible potential to make it your own. Large upper levels, tall ceilings, original door case molding, and refinished historic hardwood floors. On the main level, an original floor plan offers a sunlit front parlor, large formal dining, black-and-white bathroom, and bright rear kitchen. On the upper level, three LARGE bedrooms with entry transoms continue the classic textures. Downstairs, the expansive lower level with rear walk-out door provides considerable room to grow; design a play zone, home office, media lounge, or guest suite. Bring your vision and budget for the details and make this Hill home shine! Call us for a private tour today!
Sold for $605,000
$605,000
1438 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
3beds
1,888sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1914
1,021 Square Feet Lot
$595,000 Zestimate®
$320/sqft
$4,063 Estimated rent
Home value
$595,000
$565,000 - $625,000
$4,063/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 03, 2025 at 03:47pm
Listed by:
Joel Nelson 202-243-7707,
Keller Williams Capital Properties
Bought with:
NON MEMBER, 0225194075
Non Subscribing Office
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2209824
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 688
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls, Paneled Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Rear Entrance
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,064
- Total interior livable area: 1,888 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,376
- Finished area below ground: 512
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grip-Accessible Features, Other Bath Mod
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 1,021 sqft
- Features: Urban, Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1059//0079
- Zoning: MU-4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt,Rubber
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1914
Details
- Builder name: Wilson, H.
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Sold | $605,000-6.9%$320/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2209824 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Pending sale | $650,000$344/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2209824 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Contingent | $650,000$344/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2209824 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Price change | $650,000-3.7%$344/sqft |
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| 8/22/2025 | Price change | $675,000-3.4%$358/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2209824 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,138 +1.4% | $722,170 +1.4% |
| 2024 | $6,053 +2.7% | $712,060 +2.7% |
| 2023 | $5,895 +8.7% | $693,550 +8.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Payne Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Eliot-Hine Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Eastern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Payne
- Middle: Eliot-hine
- High: Eastern
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$595,000
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- Washington, DC
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- 20003
- Capitol Hill
- 1438 Independence Ave SE