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Property Description
GET A BARGAIN FOR THE BEST FUNDAMENTALS: Lincoln Park location, solid structure, big bones and beautiful original architectural elements. Bask in the South-facing sunshine at 1438 Independence Avenue, this SPACIOUS 2,000+ square-foot Capitol Hill porch-front offers solid structure with incredible potential to make it your own. Large upper levels, tall ceilings, original door case molding, and refinished historic hardwood floors. On the main level, an original floor plan offers a sunlit front parlor, large formal dining, black-and-white bathroom, and bright rear kitchen. On the upper level, three LARGE bedrooms with entry transoms continue the classic textures. Downstairs, the expansive lower level with rear walk-out door provides considerable room to grow; design a play zone, home office, media lounge, or guest suite. Bring your vision and budget for the details and make this Hill home shine! Call us for a private tour today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1438 Independence Ave SE
General
- Sold For: $605,000
- Taxes: $6,053 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2209824
- Added to Site: 191 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater, Refrigerator, Stove
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Has Laundry
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- County: Washington
- Development Name: Capitol Hill
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill
- Driving Directions: From Lincoln Park walk Southeast on Independence Ave SE to arrive at your new house on the left!
- Direction Faces: South
- Location Details: Urban
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
- Elementary School: Payne
- Middle School: Eliot-Hine
- High School: Eastern
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Under Ground
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Federal
- Architectural Style: Federal
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architect: Dunkle, C. C.
- Builder: Wilson, H.
- Construction: Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Rear Entrance
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt, Rubber
- Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls, Paneled Walls
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,064
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,888 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1914
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Good
Lot Features
- Property View: City
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,021
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: MU-4
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $472.38
- Assessment Year: 2024
- City/TownTax: $6,053
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $722,170
- Tax Amount: $6,053
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1888
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 79
Listed by Keller Williams Capital Properties, Joel S Nelson
Sold by Non Subscribing Office, NON MEMBER
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Schools
Schools serving 1438 Independence Ave SE
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Payne Elementary School 1445 C Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Eliot-Hine Middle School 1830 Constitution Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20002 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Eastern High School 1700 East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003 | 9-12 | 0.3 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 1438 Independence Ave SE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/30/2025
Sold
$605,000
-6.92%
MLS
9/25/2025
Price Reduced
$650,000
-3.7%
MLS
8/22/2025
Price Reduced
$675,000
-3.43%
MLS
7/09/2025
Listed
$699,000
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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.
1438 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003 (MLS# DCDC2209824) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $605,000 on October 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 1438 Independence Avenue 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.

