Bright and private English basement suite just a 2-minute walk to the Potomac Ave Metro (orange/blue/silver), with dedicated parking incuded and access to a beautiful backyard patio.
This thoughtfully designed 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit offers a comfortable and functional layout, featuring in-unit washer/dryer, private front and rear entrances, and an open living space.
The kitchenette will be fully set up prior to move-in, including a refrigerator, microwave, mini oven, and countertop dishwasher-- providing everything needed for convenient day-to-day living.
Located on a quiet residential block in Capitol Hill / Hill East, the home is just minutes from Eastern Market, The Roost food hall, Navy Yard, and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail-- ideal for running, biking, and enjoying time outdoors.
Owner occupies the main home above and maintains a quiet, well-kept property.
- Rent: $1950/month (first month's rent and security deposit due at lease signing)
- Available: now / April
- Lease term: 12 months
- Private parking spot included
- Utilities not included
- No smoking or pets
Sold for $1,200,000
$1,200,000
1608 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
1beds
700sqft
Apartment
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$1,221,100 Zestimate®
$1,714/sqft
$1,885 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,221,100
$1.14M - $1.29M
$1,885/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 700 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
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Features
- Exterior features: Heating system: Forced Air
Details
- Parcel number: 10910015
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $1,950
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,714/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,091,860
- Annual tax amount: $9,255
- Date on market: 3/19/2026
- Date available: 03/19/2026
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Listing removed | $1,950$3/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,950-62.5%$3/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Sold | $1,200,000+0.1%$1,714/sqft |
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| 4/8/2025 | Listing removed | $5,200$7/sqft |
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| 3/21/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,200+4%$7/sqft |
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| 12/31/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/8/2023 | Listing removed | $1,199,000$1,713/sqft |
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| 12/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,199,000$1,713/sqft |
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| 12/5/2023 | Listed for rent | $5,000-2%$7/sqft |
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| 12/5/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/7/2023 | Price change | $1,199,000-0.1%$1,713/sqft |
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| 10/25/2023 | Price change | $1,199,900-1.6%$1,714/sqft |
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| 10/12/2023 | Price change | $1,219,900-1.6%$1,743/sqft |
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| 9/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,240,000+34.8%$1,771/sqft |
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| 7/15/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/6/2023 | Price change | $5,100-3.8%$7/sqft |
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| 6/13/2023 | Listed for rent | $5,300+1.9%$8/sqft |
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| 6/28/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/7/2022 | Price change | $5,200-3.7%$7/sqft |
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| 5/9/2022 | Listed for rent | $5,400+12.5%$8/sqft |
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| 6/1/2020 | Listing removed | $4,800$7/sqft |
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| 5/24/2020 | Listed for rent | $4,800$7/sqft |
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| 3/8/2016 | Sold | $920,000+2.3%$1,314/sqft |
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| 2/2/2016 | Pending sale | $899,000$1,284/sqft |
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| 1/28/2016 | Listed for sale | $899,000+71.2%$1,284/sqft |
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| 6/18/2015 | Sold | $525,000$750/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,255 +1% | $1,088,830 +1% |
| 2024 | $9,166 +1% | $1,078,310 +1% |
| 2023 | $9,074 +6.7% | $1,067,560 +6.7% |
| 2022 | $8,505 +1.8% | $1,000,540 +1.8% |
| 2021 | $8,356 +13.4% | $983,110 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $7,372 +4.8% | $942,980 +4.7% |
| 2018 | $7,036 +1.3% | $901,070 +1.3% |
| 2017 | $6,944 +154.6% | $889,400 +58.3% |
| 2016 | $2,727 +119.8% | $561,750 +10% |
| 2015 | $1,241 +9.6% | $510,610 +12.2% |
| 2014 | $1,133 +9.5% | $455,100 +0.8% |
| 2013 | $1,034 +9.3% | $451,290 -1.4% |
| 2012 | $946 | $457,580 |
| 2011 | $946 +21% | $457,580 -0.5% |
| 2010 | $782 +24.9% | $459,910 -8.1% |
| 2009 | $626 +10.9% | $500,520 +6.3% |
| 2007 | $564 +5.2% | $470,750 +25.7% |
| 2006 | $536 -20.5% | $374,470 +31.1% |
| 2005 | $675 +12% | $285,640 +36.2% |
| 2004 | $603 +12% | $209,720 +18.4% |
| 2003 | $538 +25% | $177,130 +48% |
| 2002 | $430 +0.8% | $119,680 +0.6% |
| 2001 | $427 | $118,961 |
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Neighborhood: Barney Circle
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