A quiet retreat in the shadow of the Capitol Dome. A home that checks all the boxes with an unparalleled location putting you steps from the Supreme Court and Capitol Complex– welcome to 21 3rd Street NE. While the architectural details have been painstakingly preserved by its thoughtful owners, the home recently underwent a comprehensive re-design by Washington design team Sanabria & Co. The restoration was thoughtfully spearheaded by revered local builder Robert Sestak. Offering nearly 2,500 square feet of living space and plenty of room for entertaining including a rooftop deck, this three bedroom, two and a half bath home delivers on precise design and architectural character. Grab dinner at Eastern Market or take an early morning stroll on the Mall as the city wakes – the best of DC is at your fingertips.
TownhomeProperty Type
1870Year Built
1,080 sq ftLot Size
$764Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tim Barley• Barley & Barley Real Estate
•202-657-0970 (broker)
Bought with Don Denton• Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,080 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2021
Sq. Ft.
2,048
Year built
1870
Style
Townhouse
County
District of Columbia
APN
0786 0017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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.
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: Steps to the Capitol Complex on tree-lined 3rd St NE
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,048
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1,080 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: 2021
County: District of Columbia
APN: 0786 0017
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Peabody Elementary School
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.2mi
Stuart-Hobson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Eastern High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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