Built in 1890 as a grand residence, this rarely available towering Capitol Hill rowhouse is perfectly located just 3 blocks from the US Capitol, Library of Congress and the historic Union Station train/metro hub. With over 3,700 square feet (see tax records) of living space including the 2,700 square foot main house with 6 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and a lower level 2 bedroom,1 bath rental unit. The English basement is extremely rentable given the proximity to the Capitol and Union Station. Views of historic Stanton Park from many of the 40 windows that flood the park front house with light. Recent updates include the entire house being repointed from top to bottom. Most of the home’s furniture and artwork are available with the sale at no additional cost.
Sold for $2,000,000
$2,000,000
226 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
8beds
3,496sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
1,056 Square Feet Lot
$2,165,500 Zestimate®
$572/sqft
$5,409 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,165,500
$1.93M - $2.45M
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: December 22, 2025 at 02:08pm
Listed by:
Topher Cushman 202-327-4682,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington,
Co-Listing Agent: Ernest F Snellings 202-257-3972,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Bought with:
Tim Barley, BR98379209
Barley & Barley Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2176296
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 937
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: English,Front Entrance,Finished,Full,Heated,Improved,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,715
- Total interior livable area: 3,496 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,778
- Finished area below ground: 718
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Site, On Street, Other
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Park/Greenbelt, Street
Lot
- Size: 1,056 sqft
- Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0783//0022
- Zoning: RA2/CAP
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Negotiable
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2025 | Sold | $2,000,000-7%$572/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2176296 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2025 | Contingent | $2,150,000$615/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2176296 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2025 | Price change | $2,150,000-10.2%$615/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2176296 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2025 | Listing removed | $9,850$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000+175.3%$685/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2176296 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,845 +1.2% | $1,746,410 +1.2% |
| 2024 | $14,673 +2.8% | $1,726,190 +2.8% |
| 2023 | $14,269 +3.3% | $1,678,670 +3.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Watkins Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Stuart-Hobson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Eastern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$2,165,500
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