Quintessential Capitol Hill gem is a must see! This beautiful turreted Victorian with prominent facade and expansive wrap around porch is uniquely situated to overlook Folger Park from a corner lot with southern and eastern exposure. This home is a perfect blend of old world charm and elegant modern updates, including beautifully renovated kitchen and baths, newly refinished hardwood floors, new windows, skylight, and wood burning fireplace. Upstairs, three full size bedrooms include an amazing owner's suite large enough for a king bed and an additional sitting area that overlooks the park. Fully finished basement apartment with CO offers the perfect separate suite for visitors, an au pair, or a significant rental income stream. Huge outdoor patio is beautifully landscaped with high surrounding privacy hedge for truly private outdoor living and entertaining. Prime location just around the corner from Cap South metro and just blocks from the U. S. Capitol, Supreme Court and Library of Congress. This location is a walker's dream. Shop at Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Yes! Organic or historic Eastern Market, or stroll to multiple restaurants and bars along Barracks Row. Catch a game at Salt Line down by Nats Park or even make your way to The Wharf! Street parking is easy, but why would you leave?
Sun drenched charmer in the heart of Capitol Hill! Unbeatable location steps to Cap South, Brent Elem and all the best Cap Hill has to offer. Fab wrap around front porch overlooking Folger Park. Side yard. LR with wood burning fireplace. 3 REAL BR, 2.5 BA up. 1 BR Eng bsmt rental unit with C of O to help with mortgage! Windows galore, soaring ceilings, gleaming hdwd flrs
*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
627 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2017
Sq. Ft.
1,428
Year built
1890
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
District of Columbia
APN
0734 0040
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.
Zone overlays
Capitol Interest
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Healthcare
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
English
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 714
Improvement Assessed Value: $534,010
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $409,830
Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,428
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 100
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 614
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $7,105
Tax Assessed Value: $943,840
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $7,105
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
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: Traveling West on Independence Ave SE, turn left onto 2nd Street SE. Once you pass D Street SE, the house will be on the right side just across from Folger Park.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,428
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 627 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 2017
County: District of Columbia
APN: 0734 0040
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 • 0.1mi
10/10
Jefferson Middle School Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Eastern High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
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