Welcome to 1938 Capitol Ave NE - an excellent condo alternative with no condo fee in a rapidly growing DC neighborhood! This two-level home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, offering a comfortable and functional layout. Move-in ready with room to add your personal touch and build value over time. Ample street parking out front and driveway with electric garage door opener. Location is everything, and this home delivers, as it is just steps from the vibrant Ivy City corridor and within walking distance to local favorites like Mom’s Organic Market, Target, and an ever-growing mix of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. With so much development and energy nearby, this is an ideal spot to invest and grow. Home is move-in ready but minor upgrades will make it shine even more.
For sale
$389,000
1938 Capitol Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
2beds
840sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1927
870 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$463/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 16 days |
- 634 |
- 51 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 23, 2026 at 01:17am
Listed by:
Nate Tate 202-262-8819,
RE/MAX Allegiance
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2251922
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room, Dining Area, Kitchen - Galley, Upgraded Countertops, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Screens
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 840
- Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 840
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, On Street, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Electric,Wood
Lot
- Size: 870 Square Feet
- Features: Chillum-Urban Land Complex
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 4043//0028
- Zoning: RF-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Masonry
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Unknown
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s), Window Bars
- Subdivision: Brentwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $463/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $379,770
- Annual tax amount: $1,456
- Date on market: 3/21/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Bank Portfolio,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,960/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $389,000+418.7%$463/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2251922 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2023 | Price change | $2,100-16%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,500$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2004 | Sold | $75,000+89.9%$89/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2004 | Sold | $39,500$47/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,456 +8.2% | $370,600 +1.9% |
| 2024 | $1,346 +7.9% | $363,610 +3.5% |
| 2023 | $1,247 +6.2% | $351,400 +7.1% |
| 2022 | $1,174 +8.2% | $328,140 +15.1% |
| 2021 | $1,086 +9.4% | $285,090 +1.7% |
| 2020 | $992 +18.5% | $280,280 +19.4% |
| 2018 | $837 +9% | $234,750 +14.2% |
| 2017 | $768 +9.1% | $205,580 +23.5% |
| 2016 | $704 +9.6% | $166,520 +11.8% |
| 2015 | $643 +8.1% | $148,880 +6.3% |
| 2014 | $594 -13.6% | $140,120 -6.6% |
| 2013 | $688 -46% | $150,000 +0.1% |
| 2012 | $1,273 | $149,810 |
| 2011 | $1,273 -15.6% | $149,810 -15.6% |
| 2010 | $1,508 -7.2% | $177,420 -7.2% |
| 2009 | $1,625 +21.4% | $191,210 +25.7% |
| 2007 | $1,339 +35.9% | $152,110 +42.1% |
| 2006 | $985 +16.8% | $107,040 +21.9% |
| 2005 | $843 +11.9% | $87,810 +11.9% |
| 2004 | $754 +12.2% | $78,490 +12.2% |
| 2003 | $671 +4% | $69,930 +4% |
| 2002 | $646 +101.1% | $67,243 +6% |
| 2001 | $321 | $63,437 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,217/mo
Principal & interest
$2006
Property taxes
$211
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Ivy City
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Wheatley Education CampusGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Dunbar High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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