Handsome Victorian bay front just 1 BLOCK from Eastern Market! Built in 1890 and lovingly maintained and updated by the same owner for the last FIFTY-FIVE years, it offers one lucky new owner an excellent opportunity to stake their claim at the heart of the Hill! Beautiful brick façade with historic iron steps welcomes you to a traditional foyer and updated layout. Gleaming stone and hardwood floors, convenient powder room, central kitchen, and light flooded formal dining room. Then take the dinner party outside to your serene brick patio ringed with roses. The skylit upper level features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and bonus home office. Back down to earth, enjoy bonus lower-level flexibility with the separate front entry Carrara marble studio with full bath. Perfect for short-term or long-term guests, or media den. Call us for a private tour
Sold for $1,300,000 on 07/16/24
$1,300,000
821 C St SE, Washington, DC 20003
4beds
1,728sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
1,336 Square Feet Lot
$1,313,100 Zestimate®
$752/sqft
$7,081 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,313,100
$1.22M - $1.42M
$7,081/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 11 hours ago
Listing updated: June 26, 2025 at 09:35am
Listed by:
Joel Nelson 202-243-7707,
Keller Williams Capital Properties
Bought with:
Tom Avent, BR98379731
Washington Fine Properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2146344
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 626
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Built-in Features, Wainscotting, High Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Marble
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Front Entrance
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,354
- Total interior livable area: 1,728 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,728
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Decorative,Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 1,336 sqft
- Features: Urban, Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0924//0811
- Zoning: RF-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Eastern Market
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2024 | Sold | $1,300,000+0.1%$752/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2146344 | ||
| 6/19/2024 | Pending sale | $1,299,000$752/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2146344 | ||
| 6/18/2024 | Contingent | $1,299,000$752/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2146344 | ||
| 6/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000$752/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2146344 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,119 +119% | $1,280,350 +3.1% |
| 2024 | $4,621 +1.7% | $1,242,210 +1.8% |
| 2023 | $4,543 +1.5% | $1,220,220 +3.9% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Watkins Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Stuart-Hobson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Eastern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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