Rare opportunity to own this well maintained Victorian home complete with private outdoor space and private access garage. Conveniently located blocks of Eastern Market Metro and Potomac Metro; walking distance to national monuments, shops, exceptional dining. Walk or metro to SW Waterfront. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features renovated kitchen & baths, beautiful hardwood floors, a working fireplace & craftsmen details throughout. It's a perfect blend of historic charm with modern amenities, like the tankless furnace & water heater system, central A/C and a dual head mini-split heat pump that allows for zoned heating & cooling. The large patio deck in the back is perfect for get togethers or relaxing with a book. Almost every plant in the yard is edible and there have been zero chemicals used in the flower beds for over 20 years. The secure garage provides added storage while still allowing space for your vehicle. The 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom English basement can be used for visiting relatives or add great rental revenue.
Coming soon 07/15
$1,499,000
1221 E St SE, Washington, DC 20003
3beds
2,360sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1913
2,011 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$635/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alex Burrell-Hodges 703-819-1023,
Cottage Street Realty LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2268782
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 798
Heating
- Heat Pump, Programmable Thermostat, Radiant, Radiator, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Heat Pump, Multi Units, Programmable Thermostat, Roof Mounted, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, In Basement, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Features
- 2nd Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Upgraded Countertops, 9'+ Ceilings, Plaster Walls, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Engineered Wood, Hardwood, Tile/Brick
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Double Hung, Transom
- Basement: Finished,Front Entrance,Rear Entrance,Sump Pump,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,460
- Total interior livable area: 2,360 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,662
- Finished area below ground: 698
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Oversized, Storage, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Covered, Driveway, Secured, Shared Driveway, Detached, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Decorative,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
Lot
- Size: 2,011 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard, Urban, Chillum-Urban Land Complex
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1019//0032
- Zoning: RF-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Rubber,Other
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1913
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Broadband, Cable, Fiber Optic, Fixed Wireless, Satellite Internet Service
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Exterior Cameras, Motion Detectors, Smoke Detector(s), Window Bars
- Subdivision: Eastern Market
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $635/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,075,660
- Annual tax amount: $8,362
- Date on market: 7/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
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Public tax history
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Watkins Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Stuart-Hobson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Eastern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Watkins
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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