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Sold on 03/11/2021

1537 E Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

$982,600

Last sold 03/11/2021 for $925K

  • 2

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 1,576

    Sqft ($587/Sqft)

Townhouse not for sale

About 1537 E Street SE

Property type Townhouse
Neighborhood
Year built 1908
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 1,307 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Rental estimate
Property description
Welcome home to this custom renovated, deeply loved and cared for rowhouse with classic upgrades that blends modern finishes while preserving the historical charm of homes in Capitol Hill. Your new home boasts custom luxury crown molding and venetian plaster in the formal dining room, den, and second-floor bathrooms. Massive windows and skylights, 8 ft. French doors on both levels, 9 ft. ceilings provide ample natural light throughout the home. Enter the first floor to a spacious sitting/living room, a powder room, a gourmet kitchen, a formal dining room, and family room that opens up to even more livable outdoor space in a custom backyard. Enjoy many nights mastering cooking at home with the modern kitchen that features ample cabinetry and counterspace, a high-output gas range with convection oven, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a built-in water filtration system, and an island for casual dining and entertaining. The kitchen and dining room are separated by a dual sided wood burning fireplace with original exposed brick. Custom paneling and crown molding over the staircase will lead you to the second floor, where you will find an impressive den (which can be used as a full home office, play area, tv nook, etc.) boasting venetian plaster and exposed brick walls under a striking skylight. The second floor includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a den, plus laundry. The master bedroom opens up to a balcony overlooking the backyard and features dual custom closets, including an expanded walk-in closet, and bathroom with a rain shower and bench. You will have plenty of space for guests or expanding family in the second bedroom that features plenty of closet space. This home's private, fenced backyard has been cared for over many years by custom landscapers, with a brick patio for grilling/outdoor dining and an automatic sprinkler system for ease of maintenance. Renovations increased the total SQF to 1576, and specific upgrades include: HVAC system (2020), front entrance brick walkway (2020), roof (2019), balcony (2019), custom cordless window treatments (2019), quartz countertops plus Moen faucets (2019), skylights (2016), wide rain gutter (2016), James Hardie siding (2014 (backyard & 2016 (front)), engineered flooring, solid wood crown molding, trims, and baseboards (2016), professional landscaping (2015-present), renovated bathrooms (2015), recessed lighting and light fixtures (2015), kitchen and appliances (2014-2015), replaced back windows and doors(2014), replaced front door with solid mahogany door (2014). The home is situated on historic E Street, known to have been walked by President Abraham Lincoln. The quiet tree-lined block is a short walk from Potomac Avenue Metro Station (Blue/Silver/Orange Lines), the new Safeway, The Roost, Pretzel Bakery, Frager's Hardware, Eastern Market, Barracks Row and more.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Parvaneh B Naghash
Listing Office - Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DCDC506438 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 13 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Programmable Thermostat, Electric
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Federal
Type Residential
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SqFt 1576
Lot Size (SqFt) 1220
Lot Size (Acres) 0.03
City/ Town Tax 5348
Tax: Assessed Value 734890
Annual Property Tax 5348
Year Built 1908
Condition Excellent
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 2
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 2
Other Room(s) Dining Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Half Bath
Laundry Upper Floor
Appliances Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Washer, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Dual Flush Toilets, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater
Walls/ Ceilings Brick, Vaulted Ceilings, High, Tray Ceilings
Interior Features Kitchen - Gourmet, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Dining Area, Crown Moldings, Skylight(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Stall Shower, Tub Shower
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Parking Desc On Street
Exterior Features Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool No Pool
Security Features Security System
HOA Fees Include None
HOA Amenities None
Location
Subdivision CAPITOL HILL
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
School District DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Directions From Lincoln Park: Southeast On Kentucky Ave 4 Blocks To Left On E, 1.5 Blocks To House On Right
Zoning RF-1
Lot/ Land Details
Soil Types Unknown
$982K
Range: $915K-$1.04M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $2,451/month
Gross rent multiplier: 31.4
  • Mar 2021
    Public Records
  • Mar 12, 2021 Sold
    $925,000
  • Mar 2021
    mls logo MLS # DCDC506438
  • Mar 11, 2021 Sold
    $925,000 (+1.1%)
  • Feb 18, 2021 Pending
    —
  • Feb 13, 2021 Active
    —
  • Feb 10, 2021 Listed
    $915,000 (+41.4%)
  • Sep 2018
    mls logo MLS # 1003111396
  • Sep 9, 2018 Sold
    $646,900
  • Jul 18, 2014 Listed
    $649,900 (+19.9%)
  • Aug 2014
    Public Records
  • Aug 15, 2014 Sold
    $646,900 (-0.5%)
  • Jul 2014
    mls logo MLS # DC8408432
  • Jul 23, 2014 Cntg
    —
  • Jul 18, 2014 Listed
    $649,900
  • Jan 2007
    Public Records
  • Jan 29, 2007 Sold
    $542,000 (+17.8%)
  • Aug 2004
    Public Records
  • Aug 30, 2004 Sold
    $460,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $6,667 +4.5%
    $925,360 +15.66%
  • 2023
    $6,377 +11.7%
    $800,100 +6.64%
  • 2022
    $5,709 +2.0%
    $750,290 +2.1%
  • 2021
    $5,598 +4.7%
    $734,890 +4.25%
  • 2020
    $5,349 +4.8%
    $704,940 +4.36%
  • 2019
    $5,106 +2.4%
    $675,500 +2.35%
  • 2018
    $4,987 +1.6%
    $660,000 +1.58%
  • 2017
    $4,907 +6.2%
    $649,730 +5.21%
  • 2016
    $4,619 +9.9%
    $617,550
  • 2015
    $4,202
    —
  • 1537 E Street SE
    $925K
  • Capitol Hill
    $699K -9% y/y
  • 20003
    $649K -13% y/y
  • Washington
    $549K -5% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1529 E St Se #1, Washington, DC 20003 $997,600 3/2 1,756 0.01
1529 E St Se #2, Washington, DC 20003 $1,270,000 3/3 2,226 0.01
524 15th St Se #b, Washington, DC 20003 $717,000 3/2 1,569 0.06
524 15th St Se #a, Washington, DC 20003 $613,000 2/2 1,175 0.06
526 15th St Se #b, Washington, DC 20003 $734,000 2/2 1,662 0.06
526 15th St Se #a, Washington, DC 20003 $619,000 2/2 1,211 0.06
602 Kentucky Ave Se #b, Washington, DC 20003 $725,000 3/2 1,656 0.06
602 Kentucky Ave Se #a, Washington, DC 20003 $612,000 2/2 1,198 0.06

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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