1628 Potomac Ave SE Washington, DC 20003
Hill East Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,440
Sq Ft
1,212
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Gourmet Kitchen
- 5-minute walk to Potomac Avenue
- Wood Flooring
- Watkins Elementary School Rated A-
- Federal Architecture
- 5-minute walk to Payne Playground
About This Home
As of August 2025Beautifully renovated from top to bottom over the last six years by current owners. Gourmet kitchen, deluxe baths, gleaming hardwood floors, custom closets (LOTS of closet/storage space). Fully fenced rear patio, new HVAC, appliances, doors. Bonus rooms on each floor. "Walkscore" of 83 -- convenient to Potomac Ave Metro station, Congressional Cemetery (renowned dog park!) and much more.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
TTR Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/04/2016
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,701
Year Built
- Built in 1924
Lot Details
- 1,212 Sq Ft Lot
- Two or More Common Walls
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Federal Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- Property has 3 Levels
- Built-In Features
- Dining Area
- Wood Flooring
- Finished Basement
- Rear Basement Entry
Kitchen
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Gas Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Front Loading Dryer
- Front Loading Washer
Schools
- Watkins Elementary School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Old City #1 Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 30
- Assessor Parcel Number 1091//0030
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 4, 2016
Closed on
Jun 9, 2016
Sold by
The Brian James Flahaven Living Trust Da
Bought by
Ward Heather Kathleen and Masaltis Christopher John
Seller's Agent
Anne-Marie Finnell
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dyanne Branand
Compass
List Price
$739,000
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
$41,000
5.55%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.63%
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Outstanding Balance
$384,583
Interest Rate
3.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$607,415
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 14, 2014
Sold by
Flahaven Brian J and Cohen Mindy
Bought by
Flahaven Trustee Brian J and The Brian James Flahaven Livin
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 26, 2007
Sold by
Vetting Ronald
Bought by
Flahaven Brian and Cohen,Mindy
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Interest Rate
6.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 24, 2005
Sold by
Kelly Thomas
Bought by
Vetting Ronald L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$463,200
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 16, 2005
Sold by
Kelly Thomas
Bought by
Vetting Ronald L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$463,200
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 24, 2002
Sold by
Sec Housing And Urban Dev
Bought by
Kelly Thomas
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 14, 2002
Sold by
Countrywide Home Loans
Bought by
Sec Housing And Urban Dev
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 14, 2000
Sold by
Baker Carlos
Bought by
Countrywide Home Loans Inc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 31, 1998
Sold by
Palmer Scott
Bought by
Locklin David and Baker,Carlos
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,850
Interest Rate
6.84%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 22, 1998
Sold by
Davis Colleen V
Bought by
Palmer Scott J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,000
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Warranty Deed | $780,000 | Mid-Atlantic Stlmnt Svcs Llc | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $625,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $579,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $579,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $265,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $186,014 | -- | |
| Deed | $186,014 | -- | |
| Deed | $165,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $68,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $480,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $452,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $459,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $460,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $106,500 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $463,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $212,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $164,850 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $68,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2025 08/25/25 | Sold | $1,015,000 | +1.5% | $546 / Sq Ft |
| 08/07/2025 08/07/25 | For Sale | $1,000,000 | +28.2% | $538 / Sq Ft |
| 06/09/2016 06/09/16 | Sold | $780,000 | +5.5% | $542 / Sq Ft |
| 05/10/2016 05/10/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/04/2016 05/04/16 | For Sale | $739,000 | -- | $513 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $6,997 | $910,230 | $490,570 | $419,660 |
| 2023 | $6,982 | $905,410 | $480,130 | $425,280 |
| 2022 | $6,549 | $849,140 | $455,280 | $393,860 |
| 2021 | $6,426 | $832,350 | $446,190 | $386,160 |
| 2020 | $6,147 | $798,870 | $427,670 | $371,200 |
| 2019 | $5,918 | $771,070 | $403,010 | $368,060 |
| 2018 | $5,792 | $754,710 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $5,324 | $698,810 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $5,104 | $672,220 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $4,701 | $624,460 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $4,383 | $585,820 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Tom Kavanagh
Seller's Agent in 2025
Tom Kavanagh
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(703) 966-8466
7 in this area
20 Total Sales
-
Michele Pratt
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Michele Pratt
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(202) 915-6657
9 in this area
79 Total Sales
-
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
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Non Subscribing Office
-
Anne-Marie Finnell
Seller's Agent in 2016
Anne-Marie Finnell
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(202) 329-7117
121 Total Sales
-
Ellen Abrams
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016
Ellen Abrams
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(202) 255-8219
51 Total Sales
-
Dyanne Branand
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Dyanne Branand
Compass
(202) 369-7902
2 in this area
21 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1001366431
APN: 1091-0030
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