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Off market mar 2017 for $1M

$1,512,966

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,379/mo

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2,072

sq ft

509 3rd St SE, Washington, DC 20003

About this home

Wardman built, former Senator's home. Antique hwd floors + private prkg for 2 cars w/ automatic door. 1st floor: 2 BR + full BA, Lower Lvl: RecRoom or BR w/ full BA. New carpet in Lower Lvl + stairs. New paint: living areas, kit, main floor + front BR. Unique wine cellar in cistern. Nestled close to numerous parks w/ playgrounds, walking distance to fabulous restaurants, The Hill and Eastern Market.

TownhomeProperty Type

1911Year Built

1,880 sq ftLot Size

$730Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Wendy Gowdey • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

•202-364-1300 (broker)

Bought with Joe Reef • TTR Sotheby's International Realty

•703-745-1212 (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1001385269

Redfin Estimate

$1,512,966

$415K since sold in March 2017$146K since September

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Seller's market

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99.3%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

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$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

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Sale history for 509 3rd St SE

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,526 (+1.2%)

$760,760 + $687,130

$1,447,890

2025

$11,389 (+1.1%)

$760,760 + $687,130

$1,447,890

2024

$11,261 (+3.8%)

$749,200 + $680,490

$1,429,690

2023

$10,846 (+5.8%)

$745,460 + $666,420

$1,411,880

2022

$10,251 (+3.7%)

$717,610 + $642,340

$1,359,950

2021

$9,887 (+2.7%)

$668,900 + $615,760

$1,284,660

2020

$9,626 (+5.4%)

$655,670 + $583,820

$1,239,490

2019

$9,136 (+2.6%)

$594,870 + $554,770

$1,149,640

2018

$8,902 (+1.9%)

$573,830 + $546,870

$1,120,700

2017

$8,735 (+4.8%)

$573,830 + $546,870

$1,120,700

2016

$8,332 (+3.2%)

$556,590 + $543,530

$1,100,120

2015

$8,077 (−2.1%)

$463,250 + $558,330

$1,021,580

2014

$8,248 (+4.6%)

$377,770 + $592,690

$970,460

2013

$7,885 (+6.1%)

$377,770 + $592,690

$970,460

2012

$7,434 (+6.2%)

$379,720 + $547,880

$927,600

2011

$7,000 (−3.4%)

$368,520 + $506,100

$874,620

2010

$7,249 (−5.0%)

$360,510 + $462,970

$823,480

2009

$7,631

$365,640 + $487,240

$852,880

Tax history for 509 3rd St SE

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,526 (+1.2%)

$760,760 + $687,130

$1,447,890

2025

$11,389 (+1.1%)

$760,760 + $687,130

$1,447,890

2024

$11,261 (+3.8%)

$749,200 + $680,490

$1,429,690

2023

$10,846 (+5.8%)

$745,460 + $666,420

$1,411,880

2022

$10,251 (+3.7%)

$717,610 + $642,340

$1,359,950

2021

$9,887 (+2.7%)

$668,900 + $615,760

$1,284,660

2020

$9,626 (+5.4%)

$655,670 + $583,820

$1,239,490

2019

$9,136 (+2.6%)

$594,870 + $554,770

$1,149,640

2018

$8,902 (+1.9%)

$573,830 + $546,870

$1,120,700

2017

$8,735 (+4.8%)

$573,830 + $546,870

$1,120,700

2016

$8,332 (+3.2%)

$556,590 + $543,530

$1,100,120

2015

$8,077 (−2.1%)

$463,250 + $558,330

$1,021,580

2014

$8,248 (+4.6%)

$377,770 + $592,690

$970,460

2013

$7,885 (+6.1%)

$377,770 + $592,690

$970,460

2012

$7,434 (+6.2%)

$379,720 + $547,880

$927,600

2011

$7,000 (−3.4%)

$368,520 + $506,100

$874,620

2010

$7,249 (−5.0%)

$360,510 + $462,970

$823,480

2009

$7,631

$365,640 + $487,240

$852,880

*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

Baths

3.25

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1,880

Year renovated

2025

Sq. Ft.

2,072

Year built

1911

Style

Townhouse

County

District of Columbia

APN

0765 0072

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

Yes

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 27, 2025.

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.

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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
Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
Parking Space # Assigned: 2
Concrete Driveway
Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer - Front Loading
Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
Entry Location: Center Hall
Interior Features: Kitchen - Galley, Breakfast Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Dining Area, Built-Ins, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Foyer

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Outside Entrance, Fully Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 344
Historic
Improvement Assessed Value: $543,530
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Builder Name: HENRY WARDMAN
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $556,590
Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,728
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 344
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $8,332.80
Tax Assessed Value: $1,100,120
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $8,332.80

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2016

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

Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: E street SE to right on 3rd street. House is on the right. Watch out for parking restrictions on 3rd street.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.25
Sq. Ft.: 2,072
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 1,880 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: 2025
County: District of Columbia
APN: 0765 0072
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Oct 27, 2025

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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 • 1.3mi

3/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

16% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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