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Property Description
Corner Lot Charmer with Yard, Light, and Location! 4BR | 3.5BA | Finished Basement | Garage/Driveway + 2 Off-Street Parking Spots | 1 Block to Metro Welcome to this light-filled, end-unit rowhome that perfectly blends city convenience with room to grow. Set on a wider-than-usual lot just one block from the Potomac Ave Metro, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers the rare combination of space, sunlight, and private outdoor living right in the heart of DC. Tucked on a corner lot, the home boasts a large, fenced-in yard - ideal for kids, pets, gardening, and hosting unforgettable gatherings. Enjoy perennial plantings including rhubarb, herbs, plums, sour cherries, and a lilac bush that has become a neighborhood favorite when in bloom. Inside, the thoughtful layout features three spacious bedrooms upstairs, including a primary suite with its own full bath. A finished basement offers flexible living with a guest room, full bath, and a cozy home office setup - or the perfect retreat for movie nights and playtime. The sunny main level features a gas fireplace for winter evenings, an open living/dining area, and a convenient half bath. Energy-efficient solar panels help keep utility costs low, and with a one-car garage plus two additional off-street parking spaces, you'll never worry about finding a spot. Enjoy unbeatable access to transportation, groceries, and dining - The Roost food hall and Caruso's Grocery, are practically at your doorstep, along with bike trails, parks, Congressional Cemetery and countless neighborhood favorites. This home offers the best of both worlds: vibrant city living with the breathing room and functionality of a true family home. Come see what makes this one stand out from the block!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 701 Kentucky Ave SE
General
- Sold For: $1,165,000
- Taxes: $7,320 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2205748
- Added to Site: 191 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas/Propane, Gas/Propane
- Flooring: Hardwood
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: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Off Street
Location
- County: Washington
- Development Name: Hill East
- Subdivision: Hill East
- Driving Directions: CORNER KENTUCKY & POTOMAC AVE SE
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiant
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Federal
- Architectural Style: Federal
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Full, Outside Entrance
- Foundation: Slab
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,595
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,530 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1916
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Very Good
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,010
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R4
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $621.39
- Assessment Year: 2024
- City/TownTax: $7,320
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $964,820
- Tax Amount: $7,320
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2530
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 99
Listed by Keller Williams Capital Properties, Tom J Kavanagh
Sold by Keller Williams Capital Properties, Joel S Nelson
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Schools
Schools serving 701 Kentucky Ave 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 | 1.4 mi |
Eastern High School 1700 East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003 | 9-12 | 0.7 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 701 Kentucky Ave SE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/04/2025
Sold
$1,165,000
8.37%
MLS
7/10/2025
Listed
$1,075,000
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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.
701 Kentucky Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003 (MLS# DCDC2205748) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,165,000 on August 04, 2025. Want to learn more about 701 Kentucky Avenue 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.

