$855,000
SOLD OCT 11, 2018

559 15th St SE Washington, DC 20003

Hill East Neighborhood
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,532 Sq Ft
1,080 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$558 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • 2-minute walk to Potomac Avenue
  • Federal Architecture
  • Watkins Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • 4-minute walk to Chamberlain Playground

About This Home

As of September 2024

1st Open Sun 9/9 2-4. Lush garden fronts a wide 2BR+den/2.5BA. Lg LR/DR w/exp brick, WB fireplace, HWF. Bright K w/stainless appliances, ample cabinets+island. Lg wisteria-covered rear deck, storage cellar + bike storage. Up: lg MBR w/glass shower, lg open den w/BI bkcases, 2nd BA w/tub, 2nd BR w/balcony. A+ Hill East locale: 1blk Metro, 1blk new Safeway re-dev, 2blks HarrisTeeter, 4blks Watkins

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeanne Harrison

Compass Listed on: 09/06/2018

Compass

Co-Listed By

Megan Shapiro

Compass License #SP98360347

Last Buyer's Agent

John Coleman

Real Broker, LLC

Real Broker, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,710

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 1,080 Sq Ft Lot
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • West Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Privacy Fence
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Federal Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • French Doors
  • Living Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Garden Views
  • Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Front Loading Dryer
  • Front Loading Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by WIDE AND STEPS TO METRO
  • Capitol Hill Subdivision, Wide And Wonderful Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 61
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1063//0061

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,710

Year Built

Built in 1890

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: 1890
  • Remarks Public: 1st Open Sun 9/9 2-4. Lush garden fronts a wide 2BR+den/2.5BA. Lg LR/DR w/exp brick, WB fireplace, HWF. Bright K w/stainless appliances, ample cabinets+island. Lg wisteria-covered rear deck, storage cellar + bike storage. Up: lg MBR w/glass shower, lg open den w/BI bkcases, 2nd BA w/tub, 2nd BR w/balcony. A+ Hill East locale: 1blk Metro, 1blk new Safeway re-dev, 2blks HarrisTeeter, 4blks Watkins
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer - Front Loading, Washer - Front Loading
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Breakfast Area, Primary Bath(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Crown Moldings, Built-Ins, Recessed Lighting, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Skylights
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Screen
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Door Features: French
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Brick, Dry Wall, High, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Study
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1648
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1532
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 547.65
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1532
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 116
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 116
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 559

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Garden/Lawn
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully, Privacy
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 373180.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 385380.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Area: 1080
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1080.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Balcony
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
  • Year Assessed: 2017
  • In City Limits: Yes

Building Info

  • Builder Name: WIDE AND STEPS TO METRO

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15997990
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5710.12
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1063//0061
  • Tax Lot: 61
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1532
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 10/11/2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2024
Closed on
Sep 11, 2024
Sold by
Martinez Eloy J and Hinojosa Xochitl
Bought by
Sinkin Ilana Beth
Seller's Agent
John Coleman
Real Broker, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Michael Gailey
Compass
List Price
$899,900
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-2.77%
Views
50
Current Estimated Value
$892,542

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,542
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.36%
Original Mortgage
$656,250
Outstanding Balance
$652,005
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$240,537

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2018
Closed on
Oct 11, 2018
Sold by
Haxton Britt and Reynolds Brett
Bought by
Hinojosa Xochitl and Martinez Eloy J
Seller's Agent
Jeanne Harrison
Compass
Buyer's Agent
John Coleman
Real Broker, LLC
List Price
$830,000
Sold Price
$855,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
3.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.39%
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2015
Closed on
Apr 29, 2015
Sold by
Campbell Sarah
Bought by
Reynolds Brett and Haxton Britt
Seller's Agent
Megan Shapiro
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Susan Greynolds
Rory S. Coakley Realty, Inc.
List Price
$753,000
Sold Price
$753,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.75%
Original Mortgage
$602,400
Interest Rate
3.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2010
Sold by
Shapiro Megan M
Bought by
Campbell Scott

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$592,027
Interest Rate
4.63%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 1997
Sold by
Eberhard + Eric D
Bought by
Reihms Brody W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,600
Interest Rate
7.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $875,000 Kvs Title
Special Warranty Deed $855,000 Kvs Title Llc
Warranty Deed $753,000 --
Warranty Deed $600,000 --
Deed $132,000 Island Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $656,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $684,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $602,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $487,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $592,027 FHA
Previous Owner $592,027 FHA
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $417,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $105,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/16/2024 09/16/24 Sold $875,000 -2.8% $571 / Sq Ft
08/15/2024 08/15/24 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2024 07/25/24 For Sale $899,900 +5.3% $587 / Sq Ft
10/11/2018 10/11/18 Sold $855,000 +1.9% $558 / Sq Ft
09/12/2018 09/12/18 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2018 09/06/18 Price Changed $839,000 +1.1% $548 / Sq Ft
09/06/2018 09/06/18 For Sale $830,000 +10.2% $542 / Sq Ft
05/01/2015 05/01/15 Sold $753,000 0.0% $492 / Sq Ft
04/10/2015 04/10/15 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2015 04/10/15 For Sale $753,000 -- $492 / 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 $6,970 $907,090 $479,710 $427,380
2023 $6,975 $904,600 $469,520 $435,080
2022 $6,539 $847,940 $446,020 $401,920
2021 $6,429 $832,750 $437,120 $395,630
2020 $6,187 $803,570 $419,980 $383,590
2019 $5,939 $773,610 $395,490 $378,120
2018 $5,824 $758,560 $0 $0
2017 $5,710 $744,230 $0 $0
2016 $5,207 $684,310 $0 $0
2015 $4,760 $631,360 $0 $0
2014 -- $589,560 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Coleman

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    John Coleman

    Real Broker, LLC

    (202) 427-9689

    25 in this area

    330 Total Sales

    John Coleman
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  • Michael Gailey

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Michael Gailey

    Compass

    (240) 393-2717

    4 in this area

    145 Total Sales

    Michael Gailey
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  • Jeanne Harrison

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jeanne Harrison

    Compass

    (202) 841-7717

    8 in this area

    101 Total Sales

    Jeanne Harrison
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  • Megan Shapiro

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Megan Shapiro

    Compass

    (202) 329-4068

    1 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Megan Shapiro
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  • Susan Greynolds

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Susan Greynolds

    Rory S. Coakley Realty, Inc.

    (301) 943-3851

    9 Total Sales

    Susan Greynolds
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002611744

Bright MLS

APN: 1063-0061

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20003 Hill East

559 15th St SE, Washington, DC

This home is located at 559 15th St SE, Washington, DC 20003 and is currently priced at $855,000, approximately $558 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 559 15th St SE is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including Watkins Elementary School, Stuart-Hobson Middle School, and Eastern High School.

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