Perfect Capitol Hill townhome that is a great condo alternative. Step through the gate into a charming brick courtyard, ideal for relaxing and people-watching. Inside, the open-concept living area features a floating staircase and exposed brick walls. The gourmet kitchen, equipped with Miele and Gaggenau appliances, is perfect for creating meals, entertaining, or just making coffee. The first floor includes a powder room, while the second level boasts the updated full bath with jetted tub. With skylights, new roof in 2025, gleaming wood floors, and a prime location near metro, restaurants, and Nat's Stadium, this is not to be missed! Also for rent DCDC2283754
For sale
$625,000
1515 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
2beds
864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
436 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$723/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Floating staircaseMiele and gaggenau appliancesExposed brick wallsCharming brick courtyardGourmet kitchenPowder roomGleaming wood floors
- 47 days
- 691
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sarah Aschenbach 202-255-1485,
Compass,
Co-Listing Agent: Alana C Aschenbach 240-401-4720,
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2283812
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 864
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 864
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 436 Square Feet
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 1072/S/0022
- Zoning: RF-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill East
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $723/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $573,090
- Annual tax amount: $4,085
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,000$3/sqft |
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| 10/22/2026 | Listing removed | $3,000$3/sqft |
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| 10/14/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,000$3/sqft |
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| 10/13/2026 | Listing removed | $3,000-8.4%$3/sqft |
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| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $625,000+11.6%$723/sqft |
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| 1/9/2025 | Sold | $560,000-3.3%$648/sqft |
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| 12/18/2024 | Contingent | $579,000$670/sqft |
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| 11/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $579,000$670/sqft |
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| 11/21/2024 | Contingent | $579,000$670/sqft |
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| 10/28/2024 | Price change | $579,000-3.3%$670/sqft |
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| 8/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $599,000+93.2%$693/sqft |
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| 5/8/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/24/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,275+21.3%$4/sqft |
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| 5/22/2019 | Listing removed | $2,700$3/sqft |
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| 5/14/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,700+8%$3/sqft |
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| 7/26/2017 | Listing removed | $2,500$3/sqft |
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| 7/25/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,500$3/sqft |
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| 1/1/2015 | Sold | $310,000$359/sqft |
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| 9/21/2009 | Sold | $310,000+5.1%$359/sqft |
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| 7/7/2009 | Sold | $295,000-50%$341/sqft |
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| 2/16/2006 | Sold | $590,000+321.4%$683/sqft |
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| 8/13/2002 | Sold | $140,000+133.9%$162/sqft |
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| 11/6/2000 | Sold | $59,850+49.6%$69/sqft |
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| 5/24/1995 | Sold | $40,000+33.3%$46/sqft |
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| 12/30/1993 | Sold | $30,000$35/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,085 -7.8% | $572,490 -6.3% |
| 2025 | $4,431 +0.3% | $611,090 +0.7% |
| 2024 | $4,417 +2% | $606,700 +2.2% |
| 2023 | $4,330 +6.8% | $593,410 +6.7% |
| 2022 | $4,056 +3.4% | $555,890 +3.4% |
| 2021 | $3,923 +4.9% | $537,860 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $3,739 +8.8% | $515,530 +7.9% |
| 2018 | $3,437 +4.9% | $477,700 +2.9% |
| 2017 | $3,276 +9.8% | $464,090 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $2,984 +9.9% | $439,620 +11% |
| 2015 | $2,715 +9.5% | $396,200 +9.5% |
| 2014 | $2,479 +4.2% | $361,810 +3.7% |
| 2013 | $2,379 +5.2% | $349,030 +4.7% |
| 2012 | $2,261 | $333,480 |
| 2011 | $2,261 -25% | $333,480 -6% |
| 2010 | $3,016 -84.9% | $354,790 -3.4% |
| 2009 | $19,923 +594.1% | $367,240 +12.6% |
| 2007 | $2,870 +92.2% | $326,190 +100.9% |
| 2006 | $1,494 +53.4% | $162,340 +91.8% |
| 2001 | $974 | $84,660 |
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Neighborhood: Barney Circle
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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