RARE INVESTMENT & REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY IN SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON, DC! Bring your vision to 1206 Pennsylvania Ave SE—a versatile property offering a combination of income-producing potential, flexible zoning, and an outstanding location. The property features a 3-bedroom, 2-bath main residence PLUS a separate LEGAL basement unit, providing multiple opportunities to generate rental income, occupy one unit while renting the other, or reposition the property for maximum value. The existing layout gives investors a solid foundation for a value-add strategy, while the property's zoning and location create additional possibilities for future use and redevelopment, subject to applicable DC zoning and permitting requirements. Zoned MU/CH, the property offers the potential for a variety of residential and commercial uses, making this an especially attractive opportunity for investors, developers, owner-users, and entrepreneurs. Explore the highest and best use of the property, whether through renovation, repositioning, income generation, commercial utilization, or future redevelopment. Location is a major asset. Situated just two blocks from the Metro, 1206 Pennsylvania Ave SE provides excellent access to public transportation, employment centers, shopping, dining, and the many amenities of Washington, DC. Rear parking adds significant convenience and value. LEGAL BASEMENT UNIT • 3 BEDROOMS • 2 BATHS • MU/CH ZONING • REAR PARKING • TWO BLOCKS TO METRO • INCOME POTENTIAL • VALUE-ADD OPPORTUNITY • REDEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
For sale
Price cut: $50K (10/13)
$650,000
1206 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
3beds
1,788sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1907
920 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$364/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rear parkingSeparate legal basement unit
- 39 days
- 691
- 24
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Al Elliott 202-498-7715,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2284406
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 651
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Other
- Basement: Other,Front Entrance,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,953
- Total interior livable area: 1,788 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,302
- Finished area below ground: 486
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Other, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 920 Square Feet
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1019//0023
- Zoning: MU/CHC
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1907
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $364/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $942,780
- Annual tax amount: $8,117
- Date on market: 9/24/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Bank Portfolio,Conventional,1031 Exchange
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2026 | Price change | $650,000-7.1%$364/sqft |
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| 9/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $700,000+976.9%$391/sqft |
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| 12/20/1995 | Sold | $65,000$36/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,117 +3.6% | $954,970 +3.6% |
| 2025 | $7,838 +2.6% | $922,100 +2.6% |
| 2024 | $7,638 -82.3% | $898,640 +4.2% |
| 2023 | $43,103 +7.5% | $862,050 +7.5% |
| 2022 | $40,103 +506.1% | $802,060 +3% |
| 2021 | $6,616 -82.6% | $778,380 +2.3% |
| 2020 | $38,026 +566.6% | $760,510 +13.3% |
| 2018 | $5,704 +3.8% | $671,100 +3.8% |
| 2017 | $5,496 -69.2% | $646,540 +5.8% |
| 2016 | $17,870 +277.5% | $610,950 +9.7% |
| 2015 | $4,734 +8.6% | $556,900 +8.6% |
| 2014 | $4,358 +5% | $512,720 +5% |
| 2013 | $4,150 +6.1% | $488,200 +6.1% |
| 2012 | $3,913 | $460,300 |
| 2011 | $3,913 -10% | $460,300 -10% |
| 2010 | $4,348 -11.1% | $511,490 -11.1% |
| 2009 | $4,892 -2.1% | $575,500 +1.4% |
| 2007 | $4,997 +22.7% | $567,800 +28.3% |
| 2006 | $4,073 +12.7% | $442,700 +17.7% |
| 2005 | $3,612 +14.3% | $376,280 +14.3% |
| 2004 | $3,160 +52.9% | $329,150 +52.9% |
| 2003 | $2,067 +90% | $215,330 +90% |
| 2002 | $1,088 -16.5% | $113,302 |
| 2001 | $1,303 | $113,302 |
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Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





