Discover the potential of this circa 1900 rowhouse perfectly situated in the prestigious East Capitol Street Historic District. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, this classic Capitol Hill residence offers beautiful original hardwood floors, a spacious open basement, and a fully fenced backyard on a deep lot—a rare find in this prime location. Just steps from the U.S. Capitol, Supreme Court, and Library of Congress, this property combines historic charm with unmatched convenience. With its solid structure and desirable footprint, it presents an excellent opportunity for renovation, customization, or investment. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Washington’s architectural history in one of its most sought-after neighborhoods.
Sold for $885,000 on 11/14/25
Zestimate®
$885,000
420 E Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20003
3beds
1,566sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
1,293 Square Feet Lot
$885,000 Zestimate®
$565/sqft
$4,560 Estimated rent
Home value
$885,000
$841,000 - $929,000
$4,560/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 14, 2025 at 10:18am
Listed by:
Stacey Irby 202-577-1950,
RLAH @properties
Bought with:
Christal Goetz, SP98373034
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2228014
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 464
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,030
- Total interior livable area: 1,566 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,566
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,293 sqft
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0816//0802
- Zoning: RF-1/CAP
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Concrete
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: None
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $885,000+4.2%$565/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2228014 | ||
| 11/5/2025 | Pending sale | $849,000$542/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2228014 | ||
| 11/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $849,000$542/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2228014 | ||
| 3/13/2018 | Listing removed | $3,450$2/sqft |
Source: John C Formant Real Estate | ||
| 2/26/2018 | Listed for rent | $3,450-1.3%$2/sqft |
Source: John C Formant Real Estate | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,263 +1% | $1,089,810 +1% |
| 2024 | $9,169 +4.2% | $1,078,650 +4.2% |
| 2023 | $8,803 +5.8% | $1,035,640 +5.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Watkins Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Stuart-Hobson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Eastern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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