Positioned on the coveted 200 block of East Capitol Street, just steps from the Supreme Court and the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, this exceptional residence offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Washington’s earliest residential history. The perfect place to entertain your most important guests with meetings and fundraisers. With origins believed to date to the pre–Civil War era, the home stands among Capitol Hill’s oldest surviving structures—part of a small collection of early residences that helped shape the neighborhood as it evolved alongside the nation’s capital. Offering a unique blend of scale, provenance, and location, this property presents more than just a home—it is a living piece of Capitol Hill’s history, ready for its next chapter.
Under contract
$4,000,000
228 E Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20003
8beds
3,156sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$25,134/mo
Townhouse
Built in 1900
2,826 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,267/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mr. Brent Jackson 202-263-9200,
TTR Sotheby's International Realty,
Listing Team: The Rob And Brent Group, Co-Listing Team: The Rob And Brent Group,Co-Listing Agent: Robert A Sanders 202-744-6463,
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2273134
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 15
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminated
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 16
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Other
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Cooktop, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Kitchen - Galley, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Built-in Features, Primary Bath(s), Bar, Floor Plan - Traditional
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Pane Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Side Entrance,Front Entrance,English,Finished,Improved
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Equipment, Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,156
- Total interior livable area: 3,156 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,156
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Surface, Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 2,826 Square Feet
- Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 0759//0047
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
- Major remodel year: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,267/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,117,270
- Annual tax amount: $17,423
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Contingent | $4,000,000$1,267/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2273134 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,000,000$1,267/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2273134 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2026 | Listing removed | $4,000,000$1,267/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2255786 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2026 | Price change | $4,000,000-20%$1,267/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2255786 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,000,000$1,584/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2250812 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAPeabody Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Stuart-Hobson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Eastern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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.
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