Seller's Agent in 2024
Jeanne Harrison
Compass
(202) 841-7717
50 in this area
84 Total Sales
509 E Capitol St SE Washington, DC 20003
Capitol Hill NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,803,000 - $2,277,000
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,526
Sq Ft
$571/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Waterfall on Lot
- Dual Staircase
- Wood Flooring
- Brent Elementary School Rated A
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Victorian Architecture
About This Home
As of August 2024Massive $265K price correction to make your FUTURE DREAM HOME w/a GARAGE on enviable East Capitol St a reality! Rare opportunity to reimagine a Grande Dame just 5 blocks to the US Capitol, w/garage parking and the potential for unparalleled 4th of July fireworks viewing. Supremely spacious home (approx 3900sf on a 2900sf lot per plans) has had only 2 owners in the past 80 years, boasts an interesting history, AND the 3 most important words in real estate: Location. Location. Location.
1st time on the market in 40 years, this 5-6BRs/3.5BAs gardener’s dream home features fabulously tall ceilings and elegant entertaining spaces lit w/historic chandeliers including huge living room w/wood burning fireplace and pocket doors, the coveted main level family room, a banquet-size dining room, immense kitchen w/large breakfast area overlooking lovely landscaped backyard garden and charming garage pergola, convenient powder room for entertaining indoors and out, plus a HUGE bright primary ensuite bedroom, a large BR-level laundry room, a storage basement, and a large 2 level GARAGE for 1+cars plus storage, w/clever doors opening to backyard that provide additional space for grand garden soirees, all on enviable East Capitol Street, blocks to Brent Elementary. Awaiting your finishing touches to shine in true Grande Dame splendor, this is a quite unique property, built in two completely different time periods and styles. One of the first buildings in the neighborhood, an 1860s map shows it as a 4-room clapboard structure, likely similar to the neighbors to the west, where it had 8’ ceilings, heart pine floors and simple staircase and trim. Then in the late 1880s a high Victorian brick "addition" and bay was built in FRONT of that, with 11’ ceilings, 10’ doors (including pocket doors), elegant tall windows, 2 fireplaces (1 wood, 1 coal), gorgeous radiators, elaborate woodwork and heart pine floors. This is the grandeur that greats you upon entering the front door, and it is impressive!
Current owners bought from the estate of May Norton, who (after her previous home had been taken by eminent domain for the construction of the Supreme Court), ran 509 East Cap as the Norton Inn boarding house, bragging in 1937 of “a sink in every room.” After purchasing, the owners did extensive renovation to the 1860 section: rebuilding the foundation, restoring the original rear staircase, replacing the downstairs windows, raising the ceiling level upstairs, and installing a skylight. In the front High Victorian part they removed many of those ballyhooed sinks, 6 layers of wallpaper, and installed an AC system on each floor. They also built a large garage w/a 2nd floor storage loft, fronted by a pretty pergola, and designed a BEAUTIFUL garden boasting 2 types of peonies, hydrangeas, roses, anemones, columbine, heuchera, iris, lilies, bleeding heart, ferns, flowering crab, Japanese maple, crape myrtle and a fish pond. Out front a deep yard is bordered by flowering planting beds and mature dogwood trees. More recent improvements include a new boiler and AC compressors, brick repointing, upgraded electrical, waterproofing and crawl space insulation which were done in 2016, and new roof done in 2013.
Seize a rare opportunity to create the home of your dreams on a large scale, boasting a fun backstory, mere steps to the Capitol (the 4th of July fireworks view from the roof is breathtaking), as well as Eastern Market, Brent Elementary, shopping, dining, and cultural activities, while enjoying an enviable address, and GARAGE parking. Yes, you CAN have it all! Note that square footage figures are not for valuation purposes.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(202) 841-7717 jeanneharrisondc@gmail.com Compass Listed on: 05/03/2024
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $20,501
Year Built
- Built in 1870
Lot Details
- 2,898 Sq Ft Lot
- North Facing Home
- Wrought Iron Fence
- Privacy Fence
- Wood Fence
- Back Yard Fenced
- Board Fence
- Landscaped
- Historic Home
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Oversized Parking
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Rear-Facing Garage
- Parking Space Conveys
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Brick Foundation
- Plaster Walls
- Frame Construction
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- Property has 4 Levels
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Dual Staircase
- Built-In Features
- Chair Railings
- Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Fireplace Mantel
- Double Hung Windows
- Bay Window
- Transom Windows
- Wood Frame Window
- Window Screens
- Six Panel Doors
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Oven or Range
- Built-In Microwave
- Extra Refrigerator or Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Trash Compactor
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile or Brick
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Bathroom
- Cedar Closet
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on upper level
- Front Loading Dryer
- Front Loading Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Connecting Stairway
Home Security
Outdoor Features
- Brick Porch or Patio
- Waterfall on Lot
Utilities
- Zoned Heating and Cooling
- Radiator
- Programmable Thermostat
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 15
- Assessor Parcel Number 0841//0015
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Capitol Hill Subdivision
Security
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 3, 2024
Closed on
Aug 22, 2024
Sold by
Brennan Louise G and Brennan Bruce
Bought by
Ahern Michael and Gallagher Jennifer Colleen
Seller's Agent
Jeanne Harrison
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Edward Carp
Compass
List Price
$2,650,000
Sold Price
$2,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$500,000
-18.87%
Views
116
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$137,039
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.66%
Original Mortgage
$1,720,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,695,233
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$317,728
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahern Michael | $2,150,000 | Kvs Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Ahern Michael | $1,720,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2024 08/30/24 | Sold | $2,150,000 | -9.9% | $610 / Sq Ft |
| 07/14/2024 07/14/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/06/2024 06/06/24 | Price Changed | $2,385,000 | -10.0% | $676 / Sq Ft |
| 05/03/2024 05/03/24 | For Sale | $2,650,000 | -- | $752 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,273 | $1,796,780 | $917,680 | $879,100 |
| 2024 | $14,084 | $1,743,940 | $913,100 | $830,840 |
| 2023 | $13,867 | $1,715,420 | $907,050 | $808,370 |
| 2022 | $13,269 | $1,639,720 | $864,070 | $775,650 |
| 2021 | $12,825 | $1,585,220 | $855,490 | $729,730 |
| 2020 | $12,574 | $1,554,960 | $833,350 | $721,610 |
| 2019 | $11,472 | $1,424,520 | $747,680 | $676,840 |
| 2017 | $10,630 | $1,323,050 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $9,988 | $1,246,700 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jeanne Harrison
-
Megan Shapiro
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Megan Shapiro
Compass
(202) 329-4068
40 in this area
65 Total Sales
-
Edward Carp
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Edward Carp
Compass
(202) 491-8700
6 in this area
83 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: DCDC2139248
APN: 0841-0015
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