438 16th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 - Photo 1

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$689,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,923 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Welcome to this absolutely charming front porch end unit row house, perfectly situated within a couple of blocks of the Potomac Avenue metro, and within easy strolling distance of all of the conveniences and pleasures of Eastern Market, Lincoln Park and all of Capitol Hill! From the front porch swing to the newly sealed rear deck, you'll be delighted to call this house your home. Bring your imagination and update to your hearts content, or preserve the classic details as they are! From the hardwood floors, built-in bookshelves, and classic tin wall in the kitchen, to the extra sitting rooms on the main level and top floor, this house is ripe with possibilities! Renovate the unfinished basement, or leave as-is for tons of storage! You will love living in this little corner of Capitol Hill. Whether the Commanders come home to DC or not, rumored development at the RFK Stadium site is sure to make the neighborhood even more vibrant and lively. Come make this your home today! Open Sunday 9/7 12:00-3:00

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 438 16th St SE

General

Sold For: $689,000
Taxes: $6,552 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
MLS ID: DCDC2220170
Added to Site: 134 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Upper: 2

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

County: Washington
Development Name: Capitol Hill
Subdivision: Capitol Hill
Driving Directions: From Potomac Ave metro, east on Potomac Ave to left on 16th St. House is on the right.
City Limits: Yes

School Information

School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Federal
Architectural Style: Federal
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Construction: Brick
Basement: Yes
Basement Entrance: Yes
Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Rear Entrance, Shelving
Foundation: Other
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,923
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,774 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1929
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,443
Lot Size Source: Assessor

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $505.87
Assessment Year: 2024
City/TownTax: $6,552
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $782,340
Tax Amount: $6,552
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1774

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 61

Listed by Samson Properties, Peter C Frias
Sold by City Chic Real Estate, Katherine Geffken

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Schools

Schools serving 438 16th St SE

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Watkins Elementary School 420 12th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	K-5	0.4 mi
Stuart-Hobson Middle School 410 E Street NE, Washington, DC 20002	6-8	1.3 mi
Eastern High School 1700 East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	9-12	0.5 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 438 16th St SE

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/21/2025

Sold

$689,000

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MLS

9/04/2025

Listed

$689,000

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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.

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