Rare and desirable legal 2-unit! This beautifully bright home has light throughout, an open floor plan, high ceilings, recessed lights, gleaming hardwood floors, and a wood-burning fireplace with a decorative mantle. The kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The bathrooms are modern and bright. The upstairs main home features 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms as well as a small nook, perfect for a desk. The primary bedroom features built-in wardrobes and a sitting area in front of the windows. Washer and dryer. The lower unit is one bedroom, one bathroom, and is 3/4 above grade. It has central heat/AC, a fireplace, and a washer and dryer. It is currently rented for $1799/month through the end of May 2027. The home is located close to the Senate, the Supreme Court, Union Station, H St, and all that Capitol Hill has to offer.
For sale
$1,150,000
509 3rd St NE, Washington, DC 20002
3beds
2,040sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$7,007/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
704 Square Feet Lot
$1,139,900 Zestimate®
$564/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open floor planBeautifully bright homeGranite countertopsWasher and dryerHigh ceilingsGleaming hardwood floorsLight throughout
- 19 days |
- 1,808 |
- 98 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ross Vann 202-256-0639,
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2275182
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 680
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,040
- Total interior livable area: 2,040 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,360
- Finished area below ground: 680
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 704 Square Feet
- Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0779//0803
- Zoning: R4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
- Major remodel year: 1982
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: $564/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,127,850
- Annual tax amount: $9,754
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$1,139,900
Estimated sales range
$1.08M - $1.20M
Rent Zestimate®
$3,623/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000-11.5%$564/sqft |
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| 2/16/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/9/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,299,900+0.1%$637/sqft |
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| 12/15/2023 | Price change | $3,750-5.1%$2/sqft |
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| 11/14/2023 | Price change | $3,950-6%$2/sqft |
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| 10/20/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,200$2/sqft |
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| 10/12/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/21/2023 | Price change | $4,200-6.7%$2/sqft |
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| 7/21/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,500+9.8%$2/sqft |
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| 7/21/2023 | Listing removed | $1,299,000$637/sqft |
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| 6/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+13%$637/sqft |
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| 4/8/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/18/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,100-6.8%$2/sqft |
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| 2/21/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/6/2021 | Listed for rent | $4,400$2/sqft |
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| 7/18/2019 | Sold | $1,150,000+4.5%$564/sqft |
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| 6/17/2019 | Pending sale | $1,100,000$539/sqft |
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| 6/6/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000$539/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,777 +1.4% | $1,150,200 +1.4% |
| 2024 | $9,645 +14.8% | $1,134,690 +2.9% |
| 2023 | $8,404 +9.4% | $1,102,780 +7.6% |
| 2022 | $7,681 +9.7% | $1,024,920 +3.1% |
| 2021 | $7,001 +9.9% | $993,690 +20.4% |
| 2020 | $6,370 -1.3% | $825,130 +8.7% |
| 2018 | $6,453 +4% | $759,150 +4% |
| 2017 | $6,204 +4.8% | $729,940 +4.8% |
| 2016 | $5,919 +8.5% | $696,340 +8.5% |
| 2015 | $5,457 +6.9% | $642,000 +6.9% |
| 2014 | $5,103 +3% | $600,380 +3% |
| 2013 | $4,952 -2.5% | $582,640 -2.5% |
| 2012 | $5,077 | $597,330 |
| 2011 | $5,077 +5.4% | $597,330 +5.4% |
| 2010 | $4,817 -5.1% | $566,740 -5.1% |
| 2009 | $5,078 +6.1% | $597,420 +9.9% |
| 2007 | $4,784 +2.6% | $543,630 +7.3% |
| 2006 | $4,662 +10.2% | $506,710 +15% |
| 2005 | $4,231 +20.2% | $440,750 +20.2% |
| 2004 | $3,521 +12.1% | $366,750 +12.1% |
| 2003 | $3,141 +56.5% | $327,200 +56.5% |
| 2002 | $2,007 -12.9% | $209,099 +4.4% |
| 2001 | $2,303 | $200,302 |
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Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Ludlow-Taylor Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Stuart-Hobson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Eastern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 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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