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Sold on 09/30/2021
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817 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

$1,747,000

Last sold 09/30/2021 for $1.58M

  • 4

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 2,928

    Sqft ($540/Sqft)

Townhouse not for sale

About 817 Independence Ave SE

Property type Townhouse
Neighborhood
Year built 1900
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 1,742 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Offers due 8/31 at 2 PM. Massive, grand, turreted and stunning 1900 brick and stone Edwardian bayfront with separate, fully and beautifully renovated English basement apartment containing a full kitchen with granite and stainless steel and washer/dryer, plus beautifully renovated, oversized garage on a huge 16 foot wide lot in the heart of the historic district, one and a half blocks from Eastern Market and two and a half blocks from Metro, boasts original vintage period detail including high ceilings, huge windows, antique hardwood floors, staircase and balustrade, fireplace, skylight, transoms, clawfoot tub and pedestal sink, stylishly updated with granite, stainless, crown molding, designer lighting, custom hardwood cabinetry, wet bar and wine fridge, dual-zoned A/C and landscaped private flagstone patio. Garage re-done 2016, New roof 2019, New Dual HVAC and fully renovated BSMT apt in 2020. Current configuration of two separate units with Certificate of Occupancy has great income-producing potential.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Monica E Youngling
Listing Office - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DCDC2008244 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 4 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Electric
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Victorian
Type Residential
Status Closed
SqFt 2946
Lot Size (SqFt) 1608
Lot Size (Acres) 0.04
City/ Town Tax 12884
Tax: Assessed Value 1537630
Annual Property Tax 12884
Year Built 1900
Condition Excellent
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 4
# Full Baths 3
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Basement Outside Entrance, Front Entrance, Rear Entrance, Other, Combination, Daylight, Partial, English, Heated, Walkout Stairs, Windows
Other Room(s) Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry
Total # of Rooms 12
Flooring Wood
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading
Walls/ Ceilings 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall
Window Features Skylights
Interior Features Kitchen - Gourmet, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Roof Rubber
Construction Brick
Garage Desc Garage Door Opener
Parking Desc Detached Garage
# Garage Spaces 1
# Parking Spaces 1
# Detached Garage Spaces 1
Exterior Features Sidewalks, Street Lights
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade, Patio(s), Garage(s)
Fencing Privacy
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool No Pool
Location
View City
Subdivision EASTERN MARKET
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
School District DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Location Urban
Directions From Penn Ave: North On 8th St, Right On Independence Ave. Property On The Right.
Zoning R4
Lot/ Land Details
Soil Types Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
$1.74M
Range: $1.57M-$1.92M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $3,689/month
Gross rent multiplier: 35.7
  • Oct 2021
    Public Records
  • Oct 1, 2021 Sold
    $1,580,000
  • Sep 2021
    mls logo MLS # DCDC2008244
  • Sep 30, 2021 Sold
    $1,580,000 (-0.6%)
  • Sep 16, 2021 Pending
    —
  • Sep 2, 2021 Active
    —
  • Aug 24, 2021 Listed
    $1,589,000 (+22.2%)
  • Jul 2010
    Public Records
  • Jul 20, 2010 Sold
    $1,300,000
  • Jun 2010
    mls logo MLS # 1004803040
  • Jun 18, 2010 Sold
    $1,300,000 (-7.1%)
  • Apr 9, 2010 Listed
    $1,399,828 (+14.3%)
  • Apr 2007
    Public Records
  • Apr 27, 2007 Sold
    $1,225,000 (+565.5%)
  • Dec 2002
    Public Records
  • Dec 3, 2002 Sold
    $184,060
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $13,911 +0.6%
    $1,636,620 +1.19%
  • 2023
    $13,829 +1.7%
    $1,617,320 +1.1%
  • 2022
    $13,598 +4.0%
    $1,599,770 +4.04%
  • 2021
    $13,070 +1.4%
    $1,537,630 +1.44%
  • 2020
    $12,885 +6.7%
    $1,515,840 +6.69%
  • 2019
    $12,077 +5.5%
    $1,420,820 +5.47%
  • 2018
    $11,451 -8.9%
    $1,347,140 -8.89%
  • 2017
    $12,568 +4.5%
    $1,478,550 +4.51%
  • 2016
    $12,025 +3.0%
    $1,414,760
  • 2015
    $11,672
    —
  • 817 Independence Ave SE
    $1.58M
  • Capitol Hill
    $699K -9% y/y
  • 20003
    $649K -13% y/y
  • Washington
    $549K -5% y/y
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Peabody Elementary School
public Grades PK, K
District Of Columbia Public Schools
7/10
Watkins Elementary School
public Grades 1-5
District Of Columbia Public Schools
6/10
Stuart-Hobson Middle School
public Grades 6-8
District Of Columbia Public Schools
3/10
Eastern High School
public Grades 9-12
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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