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Property Description
Opportunity Knocks in Hillcrest - 3-Level Cape Cod with Major Potential! Welcome to 3512 Carpenter Street SE, a well-loved 3-level Cape Cod nestled in the highly desirable Hillcrest neighborhood-just minutes from Capitol Hill and offering one of D.C.'s best-kept secrets for charm, space, and value. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this home offers a flexible layout with two bedrooms and a full bath on the main level, a private top-level bedroom, large deck, wood burning fireplace and a partially finished basement with another full bath-ideal for guests, a home office, or future rental potential. While the home retains a classic, dated aesthetic, it has been meticulously maintained by its long-time owner and is move-in ready. Beneath the carpeting lie beautifully preserved hardwood floors, and the spacious fenced backyard with a deck is ready for entertaining or expansion. Whether you're a homeowner ready to customize and build equity over time, or an investor seeking your next high-ROI project, this is the perfect canvas. With renovated homes in Hillcrest regularly commanding prices near $1 million, the upside here is undeniable. 📍 Location Highlights: Tucked into a quiet, tree-lined street in Hillcrest-known for its tight-knit community, rolling hills, and suburban feel within city limits Easy access to Pennsylvania Ave, Capitol Hill, downtown D.C., and commuter routes Close to Fort Dupont Park, Hillcrest Recreation Center, and local retail & dining Bring your vision and unlock the full potential of this rare Hillcrest gem! 📞 Schedule your tour today and imagine the possibilities!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3512 Carpenter St SE
General
- Sold For: $539,000
- Taxes: $1,220 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2197920
- Added to Site: 276 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- County: Washington
- Development Name: Hillcrest
- Subdivision: Hillcrest
- Driving Directions: Please use GPS
- 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: 90% Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished
- Foundation: Slab
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,507
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,214 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1939
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Good
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,461
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $400.76
- Assessment Year: 2024
- City/TownTax: $1,220
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $489,500
- Tax Amount: $1,220
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2214
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 6
Listed by Samson Properties, Charles C Heyward Jr.
Sold by Cupid Real Estate, Silvana P Dias
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Schools
Schools serving 3512 Carpenter St SE
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Randle Highlands Elementary School 1650 30th St. SE, Washington, DC 20020 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Sousa Middle School 3650 Ely Place Southeast, Washington, DC 20019 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Anacostia High School 1601 16th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020 | 9-12 | 1.5 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 3512 Carpenter St SE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/30/2025
Sold
$539,000
2.67%
MLS
5/20/2025
Listed
$525,000
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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.
3512 Carpenter Street SE, Washington, DC 20020 (MLS# DCDC2197920) is a Single Family property that was sold at $539,000 on June 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 3512 Carpenter Street SE? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Washington? You can browse all Washington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

