Address
509 E Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC
Price
$ 2,650,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#DCDC2139248
- TypeTownhouse
- CountyWASHINGTON
- CityWashington
- NeighborhoodCapitol Hill
- Zip20003
- StyleVictorian
- Year Built1870
- Taxes$ 20501
- Price$ 2,650,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage3526
- Lot Size0.07 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
Opportunity knocks, it lives large, includes a huge GARAGE, plus potential for unparalleled 4th of July fireworks viewing, AND an interesting backstory to boot! 1st time on the market in 40 years, this massive (approx 3900sf on a 2900sf lot) 5-6BRs/3.5BAs gardeners dream home features fabulously tall ceilings and elegant entertaining spaces including huge living room w/wood burning fireplace and pocket doors, the coveted main level family room, a banquet-size dining room, immense kitchen w/large breakfast area overlooking lovely landscaped backyard garden, convenient powder room for entertaining indoors and out, plus a HUGE bright primary ensuite bedroom, a large BR-level laundry room, a storage basement, and a large 2 level GARAGE for 1+cars plus storage, w/clever doors opening to backyard that provide additional space for grand garden soirees, all on enviable East Capitol Street, blocks to Brent Elementary. Awaiting your finishing touches to shine in true Grande Dame splendor, this is a quite unique property, built in two completely different time periods and styles. One of the first buildings in the neighborhood, an 1860s map shows it as a 4-room clapboard structure, likely similar to the neighbors to the west, where it had 8 ceilings, heart pine floors and simple staircase and trim. Then in the 1890s a high Victorian brick "addition" and bay was built in FRONT of that, with 11 ceilings, 10 doors (including pocket doors), elegant tall windows, 2 fireplaces (1 wood, 1 coal), gorgeous radiators, elaborate woodwork and heart pine floors. This is the grandeur that greats you upon entering the front door, and it is impressive! Current owners bought from the estate of May Norton, who, after her previous home had been taken by eminent domain for the construction of the Supreme Court, ran 509 East Cap as the Norton Inn boarding house, bragging in 1937 of a sink in every room. After purchasing, the owners did extensive renovation to the 1860 section: rebuilding the foundation, restoring the original rear staircase, replacing the downstairs windows, raising the ceiling level upstairs, and installing a skylight. In the front High Victorian part they removed many of those ballyhooed sinks, 6 layers of wallpaper, and installed an AC system on each floor. They also built a large garage w/a 2nd floor storage loft, fronted by a pretty pergola, and designed a BEAUTIFUL garden boasting 2 types of peonies, hydrangeas, roses, anemones, columbine, heuchera, iris, lilies, bleeding heart, ferns, flowering crab, Japanese maple, crape myrtle and a fish pond. Out front a deep yard is bordered by flowering planting beds and mature dogwood trees. More recent improvements include a new boiler and AC compressors, brick repointing, upgraded electrical, waterproofing and crawl space insulation which were done in 2016, and new roof done in 2013. Seize a rare opportunity to create the home of your dreams on a large scale, boasting a fun backstory, mere steps to the Capitol (the 4th of July fireworks view from the roof is breathtaking), as well as Eastern Market, Brent Elementary, shopping, dining, and cultural activities, while enjoying an enviable address, and GARAGE parking. Yes, you CAN have it all!
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 5/3/2024 | Listed $2,650,000 |
General Features
| Interior Features | Additional Stairway,Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Cedar Closet(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Chair Railings,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Table Space,Pantry,Primary Bath(s),Skylight(s |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Radiator |
| Cooling | Central A/C,Ceiling Fan(s),Programmable Thermostat,Zoned |
| Possession | Settlement |
| Appliances | Built-In Microwave,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Dryer - Front Loading,Extra Refrigerator/Freezer,Oven/Range - Gas,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Trash Compactor,Washer,Washer - Front Loading,Wa |
| Exterior Features | Water Falls,Other |
| Zoning | DC |
| Garage Spaces | 1.00 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Brick,Patio(s) |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Security Features | Smoke Detector |
| Construction Materials | Brick,Frame,Wood Siding |
| Year Built | 1870 |
| Levels | 4 |
| Tax Year | 2023 |
| Percent Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Cool Fuel | Electric |
| Accessibility | None |
| County | WASHINGTON |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA / Comm Assn | No |
| Subdivision Name | CAPITOL HILL |
| Facing Direction | North |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Water Access Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Above Grade,Below Grade |
| Transportation | Airport less than 10 miles,Bus Stop less than 1 mile,Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Directions | 5 blocks East of US Capitol building. If you were any closer,you'd have to be elected! |
| ModificationTimestamp | 2024-05-22T01:29:11 |
| City | WASHINGTON |
| Buyer Agent Compensation | 2.5 |
| Disclosures | Lead Based Paint - Federal,Lead Based Paint - State,Prop Disclosure |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 2898.00 |
| Tax Assessed Value | 1715420.0 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Street Name | CAPITOL |
| Tax Annual Amount | 20501.0 |
| Structure Type | Interior Row/Townhouse |
| Condo/Coop Association Y/N | No |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 1.00 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total | 840.2 |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Historic Y/N | Yes |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| Total SQFT | 3900 |
| Days on Market | 20 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Assessor |
| Legal Subdivision | Capitol Hill |
| Tax Lot | 15 |
| Buyer Agent Compensation Type | % Of Gross |
| Association Recreation Fee | No |
Interior Features
| Heating Fuel | Natural Gas |
|---|---|
| Basement | Connecting Stairway,Partial,Unfinished |
| Flooring | Hardwood,Tile/Brick,Wood |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Mantel(s),Wood |
| Hot Water | Natural Gas |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Window Features | Bay/Bow,Double Hung,Screens,Skylights,Transom,Wood Frame |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 3154 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Street Suffix | STREET |
| Central Air Y/N | Yes |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 372 |
| Room Type | Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Family Room,Basement,Laundry,Office,Bathroom 2,Bathroom 3,Primary Bathroom,Half Bath |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Laundry Type | Has Laundry,Upper Floor |
| Below Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Unfin SQFT | 374 |
| Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source | Assessor |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 5 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 3 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 2 |
| Bathrooms Half Main Level | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 2 | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 3 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 1.00 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 2.00 |
| Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 3 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 4 |
Exterior Features
| Pool | No Pool |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Fully,Board,Rear,Wood,Wrought Iron,Privacy |
| Parking Features | Parking Space Conveys |
| Lot Features | Landscaping |
| Water Source | Public |
| Inclusions | in-ground fish pond in backyard,freezer in basement |
| Total Parking Spaces | 1 |
| Garage Features | Additional Storage Area,Covered Parking,Garage - Rear Entry,Oversized |
| Type of Parking | Detached Garage |
| Foundation Details | Brick/Mortar |
| Spa | No |
| Water View Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.07 |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Door Features | Six Panel |
| Soil Types | Unknown |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Land Assessed Value | 907050.00 |
| Navigable Water Y/N | No |
| Water Oriented Y/N | No |
| # of Detached Garage Spaces | 1 |
Room Details
| Room | Dimensions | Level | Flooring | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basement | Lower 1 | Basement - Unfinished,Flooring - Concrete | ||
| Bathroom 2 | Upper 1 | Flooring - Ceramic Tile,Window Treatments | ||
| Bathroom 3 | Upper 2 | Flooring - Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Wall sconces,Skylight(s) | ||
| Bedroom 2 | Upper 1 | Built-Ins,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood,Window Treatments | ||
| Bedroom 3 | Upper 2 | Built-Ins,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood,Window Treatments | ||
| Bedroom 3 | Upper 1 | Built-Ins,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood,Window Treatments | ||
| Bedroom 4 | Upper 2 | Attic - Access Panel,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood,Window Treatments | ||
| Dining Room | Main | Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Pendants | ||
| Family Room | Main | Built-Ins,Fireplace - Other,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Pendants | ||
| Half Bath | Main | |||
| Kitchen | Main | Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Nook,Breakfast Room,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood,Kitchen - Gas Cooking,Lighting - Pendants,Pantry | ||
| Laundry | Upper 1 | Built-Ins,Flooring - Ceramic Tile | ||
| Living Room | Main | Fireplace - Wood Burning,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Pendants | ||
| Office | Upper 2 | Built-Ins,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Pendants,Window Treatments | ||
| Primary Bathroom | Upper 1 | Countertop(s) - Granite,Double Sink,Flooring - Ceramic Tile,Tub Shower | ||
| Primary Bedroom | Upper 1 | Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood,Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Pets
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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