NOT LISTED FOR SALE

138 E St SE Washington, DC 20003

Capitol Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,416,000 - $1,511,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,950 Sq Ft
$748/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 27, 2020

Last sale price $1,420,000 $728 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,072/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Capitol South
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Brent Elementary School Rated A
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Providence Park

About This Home

As of March 2020

Your light-filled Capitol Hill home! Stately and south-facing 1892 Victorian is one of 13 sisters standing tall above E Street, close to the US Capitol. Featuring a welcoming front foyer, beautiful pine floors, 2 FPs (1 gas, 1 decorative), a cast iron front staircase, recently renovated baths & fabulous closet space. Eat-in kitchen with soapstone counters. The mix of 19th Century architectural details and updates are the perfect marriage of modern and vintage. This 18 ft. wide home boasts approximately 1,950 sq.ft, is 3BR/2.5/BA on three finished levels (no basement) & features the coveted 2nd floor family room or possible 4th BR. The serene back patio with lush landscaping and spacious detached garage complete the package. 3 blocks to Capitol South Metro. 2 blocks to 3 desireable elementary schools: Brent, Capitol Hill Day School & St. Peter. Inbounds for Brent. ALL NEW heating and A/C systems Aug. 2016. Annual service contract for HVAC. Metal roof scraped and painted Fall 2019. New W/D Jan. 2020. Whole house water filtration system.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Todd Bissey

Compass License #5005204 Listed on: 02/27/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Carolyn Anderson

Compass

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,078

Year Built

  • Built in 1892

Lot Details

  • 1,360 Sq Ft Lot
  • Historic Home
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,950 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Metal Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Window Screens
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Range
  • Stove
  • Range Hood
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Stacked Electric Washer and Dryer

Home Security

Schools

  • Brent Elementary School
  • Jefferson Middle School Academy
  • Eastern High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 15
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0735//0015

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Capitol Hill Subdivision

Security

  • Storm Windows

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,078

Year Built

Built in 1892

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic Designation ID: CAPITOL HILL
  • Historic: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2020-02-27
  • Year Built: 1892
  • Remarks Public: Your light-filled Capitol Hill home! Stately and south-facing 1892 Victorian is one of 13 sisters standing tall above E Street, close to the US Capitol. Featuring a welcoming front foyer, beautiful pine floors, 2 FPs (1 gas, 1 decorative), a cast iron front staircase, recently renovated baths & fabulous closet space. Eat-in kitchen with soapstone counters. The mix of 19th Century architectural details and updates are the perfect marriage of modern and vintage. This 18 ft. wide home boasts approximately 1,950 sq.ft, is 3BR/2.5/BA on three finished levels (no basement) & features the coveted 2nd floor family room or possible 4th BR. The serene back patio with lush landscaping and spacious detached garage complete the package. 3 blocks to Capitol South Metro. 2 blocks to 3 desireable elementary schools: Brent, Capitol Hill Day School & St. Peter. Inbounds for Brent. ALL NEW heating and A/C systems Aug. 2016. Annual service contract for HVAC. Metal roof scraped and painted Fall 2019. New W/D Jan. 2020. Whole house water filtration system.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Screens, Storm, Wood Frame
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Metal, Brick, Other
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 9
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1950
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1950
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 712.31
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1950
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 138

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Metal
  • 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, Garage - Rear Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • 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
  • Elementary School: BRENT
  • Middle School: JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY
  • High School: EASTERN
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121140357950
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: BRENT
  • High School: EASTERN
  • Middle Or Junior School: JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 523600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 553360.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1360.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: RF-3
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15984833
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8078.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0735//0015
  • Tax Lot: 15
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 03/27/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2020
Closed on
Mar 24, 2020
Sold by
Jones Gary A and Jones Lisa D
Bought by
Fortson Joseph B and Fortson Kyle H
Seller's Agent
Todd Bissey
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn Anderson
Compass
List Price
$1,389,000
Sold Price
$1,420,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
2.23%
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$1,458,106

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$38,106
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.51%
Original Mortgage
$1,136,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,017,199
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$440,907

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2010
Sold by
Everett Terry
Bought by
Jones Gary A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$555,000
Interest Rate
5.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 1993
Sold by
Drennan H T
Bought by
Everett Terry
Source: Public Records

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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
Fortson Joseph B $1,420,000 Kvs Title Llc
Jones Gary A $900,000 --
Everett Terry $175,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fortson Joseph B $1,136,000
Previous Owner Jones Gary A $540,000
Previous Owner Jones Gary A $541,000
Previous Owner Jones Gary A $555,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/27/2020 03/27/20 Sold $1,420,000 +2.2% $728 / Sq Ft
03/03/2020 03/03/20 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2020 02/27/20 For Sale $1,389,000 -- $712 / Sq Ft
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 $10,927 $1,372,570 $646,950 $725,620
2023 $10,493 $1,318,480 $622,780 $695,700
2022 $9,620 $1,254,890 $582,460 $672,430
2021 $8,766 $1,107,600 $570,930 $536,670
2020 $8,511 $1,076,960 $553,360 $523,600
2019 $8,078 $1,025,230 $518,600 $506,630
2018 $7,837 $995,360 $0 $0
2017 $7,733 $982,200 $0 $0
2016 $7,422 $944,890 $0 $0
2015 $7,153 $912,890 $0 $0
2014 $6,816 $872,050 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Todd Bissey

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Todd Bissey

    Compass

    (202) 841-7653

    32 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Todd Bissey
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  • Carolyn Anderson

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Carolyn Anderson

    Compass

    (202) 320-9354

    41 Total Sales

    Carolyn Anderson
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC459596

Bright MLS

APN: 0735-0015

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20003 Capitol Hill

138 E St SE, Washington, DC

This home is located at 138 E St SE, Washington, DC 20003 since 27 February 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,458,106, approximately $747 per square foot. This property was built in 1892. 138 E St SE is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including Brent Elementary School, Jefferson Middle School Academy, and Eastern High School.

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