NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1239 Potomac Ave SE Washington, DC 20003

Capitol Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $798,000 - $929,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,392 Sq Ft
$615/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 10, 2019

Last sale price $785,000 $564 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,071/month

Highlights

  • Federal Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to Potomac Avenue
  • Doors with lever handles
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 1-minute walk to Fitness Park at Potomac Gardens

About This Home

As of July 2019

Welcome home to 1239 Potomac Avenue SE an exquisitely maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath Federal home with a beautifully landscaped deep, fenced front yard and large porch. Home boasts an elegant foyer entrance with hardwood floors, stunning living room with brick fireplace, dining room bathed in natural light accented by chic fixtures, rear deck overlooking a remarkable courtyard perfect for entertaining! Amazing finished basement with open space, 2nd brick fireplace with marble surround and mantle, kitchenette with granite counters, full bathroom, washer/dryer and storage. Rear exit leads to cozy patio and into the beautiful courtyard. Enjoy the luxury of off-street/garage parking in the 200 sq ft garage/carriage house improved in 2018. Also, off-street parking for one additional vehicle - 2 private parking spaces and ample street parking! This home offers the best of city living and conveniences galore! Less than a 10-minute walk to 3 metro stations, nearby shopping, grocery stores and restaurants. Convenient to Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, Barracks Row, Eastern Market and exciting new mixed-use development coming to Reservation 13, Hill East Waterfront.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amber Williams

(202) 607-3577 amberwilliamsre@gmail.com Amber & Company Real Estate License #SP102238 Listed on: 06/07/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Jocelyn Lederman

(845) 987-0999 jocelyn@compass.com Compass

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,697

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 1,305

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Federal Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Rear Basement Entry

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Doors with lever handles
  • 1,305 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Old City #1 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 11
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1022//0011

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,697

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Federal
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Lever Handle(s)
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Remarks Public: Welcome home to 1239 Potomac Avenue SE an exquisitely maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath Federal home with a beautifully landscaped deep, fenced front yard and large porch. Home boasts an elegant foyer entrance with hardwood floors, stunning living room with brick fireplace, dining room bathed in natural light accented by chic fixtures, rear deck overlooking a remarkable courtyard perfect for entertaining! Amazing finished basement with open space, 2nd brick fireplace with marble surround and mantle, kitchenette with granite counters, full bathroom, washer/dryer and storage. Rear exit leads to cozy patio and into the beautiful courtyard. Enjoy the luxury of off-street/garage parking in the 200 sq ft garage/carriage house improved in 2018. Also, off-street parking for one additional vehicle - 2 private parking spaces and ample street parking! This home offers the best of city living and conveniences galore! Less than a 10-minute walk to 3 metro stations, nearby shopping, grocery stores and restaurants. Convenient to Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, Barracks Row, Eastern Market and exciting new mixed-use development coming to Reservation 13, Hill East Waterfront.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Mantel(s), Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Rear Entrance
  • Total Sq Ft: 1674
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1392
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 739.25
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1116
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 276
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 282
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 558
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1239

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • 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

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • 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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 208620.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 361670.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1305.00
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • Zoning: *
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15995232
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4697.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1022//0011
  • Tax Lot: 11
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1392
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 07/10/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2019
Closed on
Jul 10, 2019
Sold by
Washington Antonio S
Bought by
Gallagher Iann and Gallagher Madison Halley Busch
Seller's Agent
Amber Williams
Amber & Company Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jocelyn Lederman
Compass
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$785,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-4.85%
Current Estimated Value
$856,634

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$71,634
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.39%
Original Mortgage
$706,500
Outstanding Balance
$619,972
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$236,662

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2002
Sold by
Sec Of Hud
Bought by
Washington Antonio

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$191,950
Interest Rate
6.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1997
Sold by
Gordon Robert and Gordon Bonnie B
Bought by
Bobbitt Yolanda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,470
Interest Rate
8.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gallagher Iann $785,000 Kvs Title Llc
Washington Antonio $202,100 --
Bobbitt Yolanda $98,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gallagher Iann $706,500
Previous Owner Washington Antonio $191,950
Previous Owner Bobbitt Yolanda $80,470
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/10/2019 07/10/19 Sold $785,000 -4.8% $564 / Sq Ft
06/12/2019 06/12/19 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2019 06/07/19 For Sale $825,000 0.0% $593 / Sq Ft
10/15/2016 10/15/16 Rented $3,200 +6.7% --
10/15/2016 10/15/16 Under Contract -- -- --
09/21/2016 09/21/16 For Rent $3,000 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,936 $903,050 $483,070 $419,980
2023 $6,884 $893,870 $465,580 $428,290
2022 $6,378 $829,060 $421,590 $407,470
2021 $5,973 $779,010 $417,420 $361,590
2020 $5,212 $779,010 $382,120 $396,890
2019 $4,847 $570,290 $361,670 $208,620
2018 $4,697 $552,620 $0 $0
2017 $4,580 $538,850 $0 $0
2016 $4,325 $508,800 $0 $0
2015 $3,952 $464,950 $0 $0
2014 $3,080 $432,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Amber Williams

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Amber Williams

    Amber & Company Real Estate

    (202) 607-3577

    62 Total Sales

    Amber Williams
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  • Jocelyn Lederman

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jocelyn Lederman

    Compass

    (845) 987-0999

    72 Total Sales

    Jocelyn Lederman
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  • Ariana Williams

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Ariana Williams

    Amber & Company Real Estate

    (240) 355-6601

    39 Total Sales

    Ariana Williams
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC430006

Bright MLS

APN: 1022-0011

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20003 Capitol Hill

1239 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC

This home is located at 1239 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003 since 07 June 2019 and is currently estimated at $856,634, approximately $615 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 1239 Potomac Ave SE is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including John Tyler Elementary School, Jefferson Middle School Academy, and Eastern High School.

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