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$1,625,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Townhouse
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,850 Sq. Ft.
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LOCATION! Perfectly positioned just blocks from Lincoln Park and Eastern Market, this wide and light-filled bayfront home offers exceptional scale and flexibility. Offering over 2,700 square feet, this thoughtfully configured 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence with multiple outdoor spaces blends historic charm with modern versatility. The sun-filled home features warm wood floors, a gracious deep living room, a fireplace and a sleek open kitchen that flows effortlessly to a rear porch and professionally landscaped patio - an outdoor retreat rarely found on the Hill. Upstairs enjoy 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with another rear porch overlooking the gardens. Designed with adaptability in mind, the home includes a renovated two-bedroom, one-bath lower-level with its own kitchen, living area, and private front and rear entrances. Ideal for extended living, guest quarters, au pair suite, or income-producing rental. The home is currently opened up to be one house and can stay this way or can easily convert back to a two-unit. A seamless blend of historic scale and contemporary living with unbeatable proximity to Lincoln Park, Eastern Market, and neighborhood favorites.

Full Property Details for 216 12th St SE

General

  • Sold For: $1,625,000
  • Taxes: $11,362 (2025)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DCDC2251066
  • Added to Site: 50 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Recreation Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Screened Porch
  • Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Washer, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 2
  • Upper - Full Baths: 2
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Lower Floor Baths: 1
  • Lower - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 2

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • County: WASHINGTON
  • Subdivision: OLD CITY #1
  • Cross Streets: Independence Ave SE
  • Driving Directions: From Massachusetts Ave head towards 11th St NE, Turn right onto 11th St NE, Turn right onto 11th St NE, Turn right onto 12th St SE, turn left, house will be on the right
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
  • Elementary School: Payne
  • Middle School: Eliot-Hine
  • High School: Eastern Senior

Community

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Victorian
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, English, Interior Access, Improved
  • Foundation: Other
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 2,850
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 2,850 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,900 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Below Grnd: 950 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Bathrooms-Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms-Lower: 2

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,611
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $855.26
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • City/TownTax: $11,362
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $1,418,970
  • Tax Amount: $11,362
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Standard Sale
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2712

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 125

Listed by Compass, Jennifer Touchette
Sold by Compass, Philip E Guire

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Schools serving 216 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
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 216 12th St SE

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/27/2026
Sold
$1,625,000
—
MLS
4/10/2026
Listed
$1,625,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Compass, Jennifer Touchette
Sold by Compass, Philip E Guire

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216 12th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 (MLS# DCDC2251066) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $1,625,000 on April 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 216 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.