$730,000
SOLD JAN 31, 2025

1205 1207 Potomac Ave SE Washington, DC 20003

Capitol Hill Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,040 Sq Ft
1,122 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$358 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

76 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 1-minute walk to Hopkins Skatepark

About This Home

As of January 2025

Welcome to this charming two-unit townhome in Capitol Hill (Old City), a prime investment opportunity as an income-producing property, or with a little TLC, it can be transformed into your dream home. This property provides a great opportunity to live in one unit and rent out the other for additional income or to rent out both units to maximize your investment returns.

The upper unit features two bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms. Step inside to find gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, a spacious living and dining area with a fireplace, and large windows that flood the space with natural light. The well-equipped kitchen offers ample storage space, and some cosmetic upgrades could truly elevate this area. A convenient half bath is located on the main level. Upstairs, you will find two spacious bedrooms and a full, modern, and updated bathroom, along with ample closet space and in-unit laundry facilities.

The lower unit offers a cozy living, dining, and kitchen area, in-unit laundry, as well as one spacious bedroom and a full bathroom. Surface parking is available at the back of the property. Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined block across the street from a park, this home is conveniently located near Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, Barrack’s Row, Eastern Market, and Nationals Park, providing easy access to a variety of restaurants, shops, and the waterfront. Don’t miss out on the chance to customize and create a perfect living space while enjoying the benefits of rental income. Schedule a showing today and imagine the possibilities! All sqft is approximate and not to be used for property valuation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Smira

Compass License #0225195388

Compass

Co-Listed By

Douglas Morningstar

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Holt

Redfin Corp License #615696

Redfin Corp

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,560

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 1,122 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • City Views
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on lower level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking
  • Surface Parking

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Capitol Hill Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 15
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1022//0015

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,560

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to this charming two-unit townhome in Capitol Hill (Old City), a prime investment opportunity as an income-producing property, or with a little TLC, it can be transformed into your dream home. This property provides a great opportunity to live in one unit and rent out the other for additional income or to rent out both units to maximize your investment returns. The upper unit features two bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms. Step inside to find gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, a spacious living and dining area with a fireplace, and large windows that flood the space with natural light. The well-equipped kitchen offers ample storage space, and some cosmetic upgrades could truly elevate this area. A convenient half bath is located on the main level. Upstairs, you will find two spacious bedrooms and a full, modern, and updated bathroom, along with ample closet space and in-unit laundry facilities. The lower unit offers a cozy living, dining, and kitchen area, in-unit laundry, as well as one spacious bedroom and a full bathroom. Surface parking is available at the back of the property. Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined block across the street from a park, this home is conveniently located near Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, Barrack’s Row, Eastern Market, and Nationals Park, providing easy access to a variety of restaurants, shops, and the waterfront. Don’t miss out on the chance to customize and create a perfect living space while enjoying the benefits of rental income. Schedule a showing today and imagine the possibilities! All sqft is approximate and not to be used for property valuation.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Upper Floor, Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2040
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2040
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 551.47
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1360
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 680
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 680
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1205

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • View: City
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Surface
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121140357950
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1122.00
  • Soil Types: Chillum-Urban Land Complex
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RA-2
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7560.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1022//0015
  • Tax Lot: 15
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2040
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 01/31/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/31/2025 01/31/25 Sold $730,000 -2.7% $358 / Sq Ft
10/29/2024 10/29/24 For Sale $750,000 -- $368 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2166534

Bright MLS

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20003 Capitol Hill

1205 1207 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC

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