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  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,560 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 21 hours ago

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208 12th Street SE,Washington, DC 20003

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    208 12th Street SE,Washington, DC 20003
    208 12th Street SEWashingtonDC20003
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Offer deadline: Tuesday, August 25th at 2 PM Your opportunity to own a thoughtfully updated, light-filled Bayfront Victorian end-unit townhouse on one of Capitol Hill's most coveted blocks, just off Lincoln Park and steps to the recently reopened historic Mott's Market. The owners have carefully updated and maintained this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home with a finished basement, proudly preserving its historic integrity with wood floors, transom windows and intact original wood trim and millwork. The open living dining combination is perfect for today's lifestyle. The living room has built-in bookcases and a gas-fired fireplace and the dining room features French doors leading to a private rear deck and an attractive landscaped patio with mature plantings. The adjacent kitchen features upgraded countertops and stainless steel appliances. The fully finished basement offers bonus space --- a home office? recreation room? fourth bedroom or guest suite. Don't miss the abundant storage. Just minutes from Eastern Market, multiple Metro stations, parks, schools, shops and restaurants, this home delivers the ultimate walkable Capitol Hill lifestyle in a celebrated historic neighborhood! This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Sellers reserve the right to accept or reject any offers.

Full Property Details for 208 12th St SE

General

  • Price: $1,225,000
  • Taxes: $9,890 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DCDC2273686
  • Updated: 8/21/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Mantel(s), Screen
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater, Built-In Microwave, Dryer - Front Loading, Oven - Self Cleaning, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Lower Floor Baths: 1
  • Lower - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Lower Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Patio(s)

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • County: WASHINGTON
  • Subdivision: CAPITOL HILL
  • Cross Streets: Independence Ave SE
  • Driving Directions: Right onto 12th St SE from Independence Avenue
  • Direction Faces: West
  • 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
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Entrance: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Connecting Stairway, English, Front Entrance, Heated, Windows
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 2,560
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 2,560 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,920 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Below Grnd: 640 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Year Built Source: Estimated
  • Property Condition: Good

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: None

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,307
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Zoning: R4
  • Lot Description: Front Yard, Landscaping, Private, Rear Yard
  • Fencing (Description): Fully, Privacy, Wood

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $638.02
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • City/TownTax: $9,890
  • City/TownTax Freq: Semi-Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $1,159,390
  • Tax Amount: $9,890
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 218
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Schools serving 208 12th St SE

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Payne Elementary School
1445 C Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
K-50.3 mi
Eliot-Hine Middle School
1830 Constitution Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
6-80.7 mi
Eastern High School
1700 East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
9-120.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 208 12th St SE Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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8/21/2026
Listed
$1,225,000
68.97%
MLS
2/23/2011
Sold
$725,000
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Tax History for 208 12th St SE

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,890
2%
$1,163,510
2%
2024
$9,649
2%
$1,135,190
4%
2023
$9,473
8%
$1,093,640
6%
2022
$8,748
3%
$1,029,190
3%
2021
$8,512
2%
$1,001,390
2%
2020
$8,345
16%
$981,790
7%
2019
$7,188
3%
$920,520
3%
2018
$6,968
3%
$893,170
3%
2017
$6,748
3%
$866,310
3%
2016
$6,549
7%
$842,210
6%
2015
$6,141
5%
$793,830
5%
2014
$5,853
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$758,840
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208 12th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 (MLS# DCDC2273686) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 208 12th Street SE is currently listed for $1,225,000 and was received on August 21, 2026. This property is listed by Sheila Walter from our Capitol Hill Office.Want to learn more about 208 12th 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.

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