$730,000
SOLD DEC 21, 2025

1615 Independence Ave SE Washington, DC 20003

Hill East Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,499 Sq Ft
1,584 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$487 Per Sq Ft

0 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Federal Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Stadium-Armory
  • 3-minute walk to Pocket Park and Playground
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of December 2025

Wonderful row house on a great Capitol Hill block. High ceilings, hardwood floors, charming molding and period staircase. Three finished levels, central HVAC, large gourmet kitchen and lovely backyard with a mature crape myrtle and off-street parking. Owner-occupied for 20 years and tenant-occupied for the last 5 years. Purchased by tenants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Todd Bissey

(202) 841-7653 todd.bissey@gmail.com Compass License #5005204 Listed on: 12/20/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Stan Bissey

(202) 544-3900 stan.bissey@compass.com Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

datacorrect@brightmls.com Non Subscribing Office License #0225194075

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,863

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 1,584 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Federal Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Improved Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Capitol Hill Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 100
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1087//0100

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,863

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Federal
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Heated, Improved, Interior Access
  • Total Sq Ft: 1754
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1499
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 586.82
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1244
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 255
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 255
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 510
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Half 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: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • 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 Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1584.00
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
  • Zoning: RF-1
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5863.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1087//0100
  • Tax Lot: 100
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2025
Sold by
Duneman Gary Eric and Swift Leslie
Bought by
Daniel Blair K and Murray Cecile M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$584,000
Outstanding Balance
$583,499
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$158,410

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2012
Sold by
Swift Leslie
Bought by
Swift Leslie and Duneman Gary E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
3.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2005
Sold by
Swift Leslie
Bought by
Brown Latrecia D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$217,500
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 1999
Sold by
Indymac Inc
Bought by
Brown Latrecia D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,896
Interest Rate
7.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 1998
Sold by
Clark Associates Group
Bought by
Washington Hosea and Washington Janet K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,800
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 1997
Sold by
Redstart Corp
Bought by
Clark Associates Group Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
7.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 1996
Sold by
Redstart Corp
Bought by
Rockport Ltd

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$58,000
Interest Rate
8.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 1996
Sold by
Wood George P
Bought by
Household Fin Iii
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $730,000 First American Title Insurance
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $432,500 --
Deed $82,000 --
Deed $89,000 --
Deed $95,000 Island Title Corp
Deed $58,000 Island Title Corp
Deed $50,500 Island Title Corp
Deed $47,823 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $584,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $190,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $217,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $106,896 No Value Available
Previous Owner $93,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $95,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $58,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/21/2025 12/21/25 Sold $730,000 0.0% $487 / Sq Ft
12/20/2025 12/20/25 Pending -- -- --
12/20/2025 12/20/25 For Sale $730,000 -- $487 / 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
2025 $5,863 $779,670 $509,380 $270,290
2024 $5,798 $769,160 $506,850 $262,310
2023 $5,652 $748,910 $485,120 $263,790
2022 $5,196 $689,990 $443,300 $246,690
2021 $4,988 $663,230 $438,910 $224,320
2020 $4,642 $621,800 $411,870 $209,930
2019 $4,302 $587,400 $389,160 $198,240
2017 $3,573 $553,390 $0 $0
2016 $3,254 $512,150 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2235576

Bright MLS

APN: 1087-0100