NEW PRICE makes a beautiful home even more attractive . .. .. reward yourself. Four Blocks to the US CAPITOL! Enjoy elegant entertaining and gracious living in this 1885 Victorian townhouse respectfully and carefully restored to preserve the character and charm of yesteryear - high ceilings, tall windows, moldings, medallions, crystal chandeliers, pocket doors and original glowing wood floors - while providing the amenities of today. Extraordinary Chef's kitchen - La Canche French stove, Subzero refrigerator, Custom cabinetry, Carrara marble countertops - and Family Room opening onto lush rear garden. Four Real Bedrooms, Double Parlors, Spacious Dining Room. In law Suite with connecting stairs. Style and Substance. Brent! Very special
TownhomeProperty Type
1885Year Built
2,097 sq ftLot Size
$704Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Judi Seiden• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
•202-608-1880 (broker)
•capitolhill@penfedrealty.com (broker)
Bought with Stephanie Bredahl• Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Gracious Victorian Grande Dame - Historic and maintained in original dignity. Entry foyer with stain glass transoms, Double living room with matching slate engraved fplc surrounds, Separate dining room with 2 - 6' windows, Eat in Kitchen with windows & family room/garden room. 4 BR's + den/dressing room & 2 baths. English basement family room & wine cellar + utility room/potting area for garden.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,097 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2018
Sq. Ft.
2,936
Year built
1885
Style
Townhouse
County
District of Columbia
APN
0817 0826
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.
RF-1/CAP
CAP
Capitol Interest Residential Flat Zone 1
The purposes of the Capitol Interest Residential Flat (RF-1/CAP) zone are to: Promote and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the U.S. Capitol precinct and the area adjacent to this jurisdiction, in a manner consistent with the goals and mandates of the United States Congress in Title V of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1976 (Master Plan for Future Development of the Capitol Grounds and Related Areas), approved July 25, 1975 (Pub. L. No. 94-59, 89 Stat. 288), and in accordance with the plan submitted to the Congress pursuant to the Act; Reflect the importance of and provide sufficient controls for the area adjacent to the U.S. Capitol; Provide particular controls for properties adjacent to the U.S. Capitol precinct and the area adjacent to this jurisdiction, having a well-recognized general public interest; and Restrict some of the permitted uses to reduce the possibility of harming the U.S. Capitol precinct and the area adjacent to this jurisdiction.
Interior Features: Built-Ins, 2nd Kitchen, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Master Bath(s), Master Bedroom - Bay Front, Walk-in Closet(s), Wine Storage, Wood Floors, Kitchen - Gourmet, Other, Kitchen - Eat-In, Stain/Lead Glass
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Family Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry
Laundry Type: Upper Floor, Washer In Unit
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Mantel(s), Wood
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Connecting Stairway, Front Entrance, Fully Finished, Outside Entrance, Interior Access
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 720
Improvement Assessed Value: $613,570
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Main Entrance Orientation: West
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Window Features: Bay/Bow
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $723,260
Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,936
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 220
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 500
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $9,762
Tax Assessed Value: $1,336,830
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $9,762
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: BRENT
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: From the US Capitol: East on East Capitol ST , Right on 4th ST SE #14 is on the Left
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,936
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,097 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1885
Year Renovated: 2018
County: District of Columbia
APN: 0817 0826
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Brent Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Jefferson Middle School Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Eastern High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
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