Welcome to a rare opportunity in Washington, DC’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. This home is a true canvas, offering the perfect blend of scale, character, and untapped potential. Featuring a generous footprint, classic layout, and a beautiful skylight that fills the home with natural light, this property is ideal for a buyer with vision. Whether you’re looking to design your dream home or create a high-performing investment, the possibilities here are endless. The lower level offers exceptional flexibility with front and rear access, making it well-suited for an anyone looking to create a separate unit opportunity. If you’ve been searching for a home in Capitol Hill that provides you the chance to build exactly what fits your lifestyle or investment goals-this home is it! Bring your contractor, your vision, and your plansthis is the one. Being sold strictly AS-IS.
TownhomeProperty Type
1937Year Built
1,280 sq ftLot Size
$342Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Georgette Joy Johnson• Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
•202-547-3525 (broker)
•dana.hill@cbmove.com (broker)
Bought with Unrepresented Unrepresented• Unrepresented
Est. $4,125 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 712 4th St SE
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2248506
Sep 25, 2026
Sold
$800,000
$342/sq ft
Sep 15, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 18, 2026
Price Changed
$850,000
$363/sq ft
May 20, 2026
Price Changed
$950,000
$406/sq ft
Mar 12, 2026
Listed
$990,000
$423/sq ft
Mar 3, 2026
Coming Soon
$990,000
$423/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2204876
Sep 15, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Aug 15, 2025
Price Changed
$1,030,000
$440/sq ft
Jun 8, 2025
Listed
$1,300,500
$555/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$50,804 (+1,053.9%)
$588,990 + $427,080
$1,016,070
2025
$4,403 (+19.8%)
$588,990 + $427,080
$1,016,070
2024
$3,677 (+1.6%)
$586,050 + $449,920
$1,035,970
2023
$3,617 (+1.4%)
$583,130 + $420,870
$1,004,000
2022
$3,568 (+4.7%)
$573,730 + $415,540
$989,270
2021
$3,408 (+4.9%)
$543,100 + $387,160
$930,260
2020
$3,248 (+4.9%)
$537,730 + $391,180
$928,910
2019
$3,097 (+3.3%)
$468,130 + $335,500
$803,630
2018
$2,999 (+5.7%)
$447,040 + $331,940
$778,980
2017
$2,836 (+9.6%)
$447,040 + $331,940
$778,980
2016
$2,587 (+9.9%)
$427,710 + $312,250
$739,960
2015
$2,353 (+9.8%)
$354,150 + $280,880
$635,030
2014
$2,144 (−1.0%)
$280,910 + $293,820
$574,730
2013
$2,165 (−10.4%)
$280,910 + $293,820
$574,730
2012
$2,417 (+3.3%)
$293,520 + $284,900
$578,420
2011
$2,340 (+2.6%)
$278,480 + $357,710
$636,190
2010
$2,281 (+10.0%)
$276,570 + $341,560
$618,130
2009
$2,074
$286,300 + $348,620
$634,920
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,280 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,702
Year built
1937
Style
Townhouse
County
District of Columbia
APN
0823 0045
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 8, 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: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Front Entrance
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 851
Improvement Assessed Value: $427,080
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $588,990
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,702
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 211
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 640
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $4,403
Tax Assessed Value: $1,016,070
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $4,403
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: BRENT
Middle Or Junior School: JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY
High School: EASTERN SENIOR
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: gps
Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile, Commuter Lots less than 5 miles
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,702
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,280 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: District of Columbia
APN: 0823 0045
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brent Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Jefferson Middle School Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Eastern High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
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