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Property Description
Complete Capitol Hill Charmer! Welcome to this unique urban retreat in a prime Capitol Hill location just blocks from Lincoln Park. This delightful 2-bedroom + 1 bonus room/den, 1.5-bathroom turn-of-the century classic spans three floors and offers a cozy yet modern living experience. Step inside to discover a beautifully renovated kitchen with custom woodwork, heated artisan tile floors, custom teak butcher block countertops, stainless steel appliances and plenty of cabinet storage. The first level also includes a dining area, powder room and full-size stacked washer and dryer fitted in custom built-in cabinets. Upstairs you will find the living room with working wood-burning fireplace and French doors opening to a Juliet balcony. This level also features a bedroom with reach-in closet storage. The top floor boasts an owner's suite with primary bedroom, a second room perfect for a huge walk-in closet, nursery or home office as well as the full four piece bathroom with shower-over-tub. The attic is accessible by drop-down stairs and provides extra storage space. An extraordinary fenced south-facing garden and patio is perfect for enjoying morning coffee, dining al fresco and entertaining. A storage shed and additional outdoor living area with custom-built bar is found in the "bonus" space along South Carolina Ave.
Approx. $100k in major updates ensure peace of mind, including a new roof and hot water heater (2021), HVAC system (2019), full exterior brick repointing and complete chimney rebuild and relining in 2022 and more. See list of upgrades for more details. Nestled in a vibrant community with convenient access to Metro, Eastern Market and all of the amenities of Capitol Hill, this home offers the perfect blend of historic charm and modern comforts. Don't miss this opportunity to make this beautiful cottage your own urban sanctuary!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1221 C St SE
General
- Sold For: $777,000
- Taxes: $5,546 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2190152
- Added to Site: 320 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Combination Kitchen/Dining, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional, Attic
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Screen, Brick, Screen
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer - Front Loading, Range Hood, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Secure Storage
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- County: Washington
- Development Name: Capitol Hill
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill
- Driving Directions: Use GPS
- Direction Faces: North
- Historic District: Yes
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Federal
- Architectural Style: Federal
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Model: 2+BR IN-CITY COTTAGE
- Construction: Brick
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 864
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 864 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: City
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.01
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 350
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RF-1
- Fencing (Description): Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $868.06
- Assessment Year: 2024
- City/TownTax: $5,546
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $755,160
- Tax Amount: $5,546
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 864
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 2
Listed by Compass, John Peters
Sold by Compass, Jean-Rodolphe de La Haye and Compass, Toby M Lim
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Schools
Schools serving 1221 C St SE
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Payne Elementary School 1445 C Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Eliot-Hine Middle School 1830 Constitution Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20002 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Eastern High School 1700 East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1221 C St SE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/28/2025
Sold
$777,000
3.6%
MLS
4/10/2025
Listed
$750,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1221 C Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 (MLS# DCDC2190152) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $777,000 on April 28, 2025. Want to learn more about 1221 C Street SE? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Washington? You can browse all Washington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

