Exclusive Financing Opportunity – Significant Savings on Your Home Purchase! This home is eligible for a special loan program available in select census tracts, providing outstanding benefits for buyers: Below-market fixed interest rate with no points Just 3% down payment required No mortgage insurance – enjoy lower monthly payments $1,500 grant toward closing costs – reduce your upfront expenses Welcome to 1526 Gales St NE – a light-filled, semi-detached gem in the heart of Capitol Hill. Nestled on a quiet, one-way, tree-lined street with a coveted 90 Walk Score, this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers 1,200 square feet of smartly designed living space. The main level features a bright and airy layout with a spacious living room, an inviting sitting area, a dedicated dining space, and a generously sized kitchen—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Recent upgrades include refinished hardwood floors, a fully renovated half bath, and a brand-new washer and dryer. Upstairs, you’ll find two serene bedrooms with new hardwood flooring throughout, including a second bedroom outfitted with a custom Murphy bed to maximize flexibility and functionality. Enjoy peace of mind with major system updates like a new HVAC (2023), new water heater (2025), and a recently resealed roof. Step outside to your own private oasis: a professionally designed, fully fenced backyard and hardscape patio by Love & Carrots (2021)—a rare find at this price point. Whether relaxing with a book or hosting a summer dinner party, this space is truly special. Located just moments from H Street, Union Market, parks, public transit, and beloved neighborhood staples like Whole Foods, Safeway, Giant, restaurants, and shopping—this is city living at its best.
For sale
$690,000
1526 Gales St NE, Washington, DC 20002
2beds
1,166sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1909
1,620 Square Feet Lot
$668,600 Zestimate®
$592/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Custom murphy bedDedicated dining spaceRefinished hardwood floorsGenerously sized kitchenSmartly designed living spaceInviting sitting areaFully renovated half bath
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 06:59am
Listed by:
Tori Eger 252-573-1281,
Compass,
Co-Listing Team: Treasury Homes, Co-Listing Agent: Toby M Lim 703-479-9479,
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2211108

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Combination Dining/Living
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Wood
- Windows: Double Hung, Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,166
- Total interior livable area: 1,166 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,166
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Sidewalks, Lawn Sprinkler
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 1,620 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Rear Yard, Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 4509//0097
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Other, Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1909
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $592/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $631,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,334
- Date on market: 7/28/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Assumable,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,Other
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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