NOT LISTED FOR SALE

509 Seward Square SE Washington, DC 20003

Capitol Hill Neighborhood
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,550 Sq Ft
1,833 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold February 13, 2015

Last sale price $1,190,000 $467 Per Sq Ft

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • 3-minute walk to Eastern Market
  • Open Floorplan
  • Brent Elementary School Rated A
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • 1-minute walk to Seward Square

About This Home

As of February 2015

Back ups taken! Enhanced Openness; Finished Bonus Loft; Upgrades Throughout! 4Lvl 4BR/3.5ba Single Family w/unit Federal Porchfront! Substantial closet space. HDMI & Hi-speed Internet wired! 2 story Deck, Terrace 1BR c of o apt! Landscaped patio, storage shed, paved path. EZ Extra Bike Storage! 2yr pkg w/FPO. Great walk score, near Brent, Eastern & Cap South METRO!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Smith

(202) 608-1880 capitolhill@penfedrealty.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty License #511981 Listed on: 11/19/2014

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

Co-Listed By

Aaron Smith

(202) 608-1880 capitolhill@penfedrealty.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Lili Sheeline

(410) 535-1000 lili@lnf.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #36018

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,008

Year Built

  • Built in 1921 | Remodeled in 2012

Lot Details

  • 1,833 Sq Ft Lot
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • North Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Historic Home
  • Property is in very good condition

Home Design

  • Federal Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Second Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Stove
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Front Loading Dryer
  • Front Loading Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Front and Rear Basement Entry

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Rented or Permit Required

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 47
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0844//0047

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by WARDMANESQUE
  • Capitol Hill Subdivision, Wardman Floorplan

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,008

Year Built

Built in 1921 | Remodeled in 2012

Lot Details

1,833 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Federal
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic Designation ID: CAPITOL HILL
  • Historic: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Year Renovated: 2012
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Washer - Front Loading
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Kitchen/Dining, 2nd Kitchen, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Floor Plan - Open
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Insulated, Skylights
  • Fireplace: No
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Door Features: Insulated
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Rear Entrance, Front Entrance, Full
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2550
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2550
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 748.95
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1665
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 885
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 885
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Storage Barn/Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Composite
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Rented/Permit Required
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Central, Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat, Heat Pump(s), Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Electric Alarm, Smoke Detector, Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Rear
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 448950.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 375530.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Area: 1833
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1833.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
  • In City Limits: Yes

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures

Building Info

  • Builder Name: WARDMANESQUE

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15988464
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7008.08
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0844//0047
  • Tax Lot: 47
  • Tax Year: 2013
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/13/2015 02/13/15 Sold $1,190,000 -4.6% $467 / Sq Ft
01/16/2015 01/16/15 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2015 01/16/15 Price Changed $1,247,000 -0.2% $489 / Sq Ft
12/26/2014 12/26/14 For Sale $1,250,000 +5.0% $490 / Sq Ft
12/20/2014 12/20/14 Off Market $1,190,000 -- --
12/20/2014 12/20/14 For Sale $1,250,000 0.0% $490 / Sq Ft
11/28/2014 11/28/14 For Sale $1,250,000 +5.0% $490 / Sq Ft
11/23/2014 11/23/14 Off Market $1,190,000 -- --
11/21/2014 11/21/14 For Sale $1,250,000 +5.0% $490 / Sq Ft
11/19/2014 11/19/14 Off Market $1,190,000 -- --
11/19/2014 11/19/14 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $490 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $12,752 $1,590,130 $740,970 $849,160
2024 $12,632 $1,573,170 $737,290 $835,880
2023 $12,146 $1,512,930 $709,760 $803,170
2022 $11,572 $1,440,100 $661,680 $778,420
2021 $10,971 $1,367,020 $648,590 $718,430
2020 $10,607 $1,323,630 $630,420 $693,210
2019 $10,056 $1,257,870 $588,540 $669,330
2017 $9,038 $1,187,940 $0 $0
2016 $8,223 $1,039,080 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    John Smith

    BHHS PenFed (actual)

    (202) 262-6037

    15 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    John Smith
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  • Aaron Smith

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Aaron Smith

    BHHS PenFed (actual)

    (202) 608-1887

    15 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Aaron Smith
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Lili Sheeline

    Long & Foster

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003264280

Bright MLS

APN: 0844 0047

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20003 Capitol Hill

509 Seward Square SE, Washington, DC

Not Listed for Sale

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