Welcome to this highly sought-after Capitol Hill neighborhood, this lovely 3-bed, 2.5-bath interior rowhome is a true gem. The Capitol Hill charmer presents an exceptional opportunity. Upstairs offering a stunning two bedroom family home with an expansive backyard, while the lower unit is a 1 Bed/1Bath legal rental unit. The lower level unit has been consistently rented for the past few years and is excellent income to offset the mortgage. It could also be an excellent Air Bnb, Short Term or Long term Rental or In-Law Suite? The choice is yours! Freshly painted inside and out in 2022, step into a world of charm as you explore this beautiful residence with completely updated floors, designer lighting, and custom accents throughout. The main level offers a harmonious blend of spaces, including a spacious living room, a dining room, a modern renovated kitchen, and a convenient half bathroom. Picture yourself in the living room, with custom wall moldings, designer wallpaper & paint enjoying a glass of wine and good book on chilly autumn evenings. The kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's dream, featuring a kitchen island, top-of-the-line cabinet front appliances, designer hardware and stunning new quartz countertops. The dining area is located at the rear of the property where you can travel through the french doors, to enjoy a spacious and maintenance free fenced back yard with high end turf, patio for grilling and ready to go Hot Tub Pad! Venturing to the upper level you'll travel up the custom rug stair runner to two tastefully designed bedrooms, including the primary bedroom, a full bathroom and brand new laundry area. The renovated bathroom showcases a stunning glass enclosed shower, luxurious marble tiling throughout, and tons of storage for bathroom essentials and linens. The primary bedroom boasts a luxurious drapery wall and custom installed closets to maximize the space. The secondary bedroom could be a great guest bedroom or work from home space. The attic is fully floored and accessed through the primary bedroom offering a wonderful space for storage. The art work in the hallway delivers a hidden surprise - opening to a washer/dryer. Parking is available for rent directly behind the property upon inquiry. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity, freshly renovated and supervised by a prominent Texas Interior Designer. This is truly a Capitol Hill dream property! Within minutes of some of the city's best Michelin rated restaurants, and 3.5 blocks to Eastern Market Metro. The owner had plans drawn up to add an addition to the rear of the property to add a Den and Two beds upstairs - one being an ensuite Primary Bedroom with Ensuite & Walk In Closet. *All square footage and dimensions are approximate, based on reliable sources. * *The owner had plans drawn up to add an addition to the rear of the property to add a Den and Two beds upstairs - one being an ensuite Primary Bedroom with Ensuite & Walk In Closet - Available upon request * *Owner willing to sell with the basement unit full furnished and ready to go for next tenants*
For sale
$1,160,000
708 I St SE, Washington, DC 20003
3beds
1,600sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1860
1,275 Square Feet Lot
$1,140,400 Zestimate®
$725/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hot tub padTons of storageConvenient half bathroomTwo tastefully designed bedroomsExpansive backyardStunning new quartz countertopsCompletely updated floors
- 29 days
- on Zillow |
- 962 |
- 75 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 06, 2025 at 05:06pm
Listed by:
Margaret Babbington 240-460-4007,
Compass,
Listing Team: Mollaan Babbington Group, Co-Listing Team: Mollaan Babbington Group,Co-Listing Agent: Kelly M S Balmer 202-413-2469,
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2208826

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 551
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Lower Level, Has Laundry
Features
- 2nd Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Energy Efficient, Insulated Windows, Low Emissivity Windows, Replacement, Screens, Skylight(s), Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,049
- Finished area below ground: 551
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other, Parking Lot
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,275 Square Feet
- Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0904//0046
- Zoning: MU-4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $725/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $887,960
- Annual tax amount: $6,834
- Date on market: 7/7/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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