Open House Saturday 1-3 & Sunday 2-4 Don't be fooled by the facade - this home is larger than it looks! Come take a look! Price has been reduced to $1,499000 Sun-filled Capitol Hill home in the heart of Eastern Market! This bright and spacious 3BR/2.5BA residence features southern exposure, high ceilings, wide-plank oak floors, recessed lighting, and an efficient open floor plan. Large white kitchen with abundant cabinetry and flexible dining space. Private bluestone patio, temperature-controlled storage basement, and rare off-street parking with carport. Upstairs offers a sunny primary suite with en-suite bath, two additional bedrooms, hall bath, and stacked washer/dryer. Double-pane windows, dual heat pump HVAC systems, and solar panels help reduce utility costs. Unbeatable location just steps to Eastern Market, Metro, restaurants, shops, parks, and all Capitol Hill amenities.
Pending
Price cut: $50K (6/18)
$1,499,000
638 N Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
3beds
1,722sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
1,291 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$870/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Flexible dining spaceSolar panelsEfficient open floor planSouthern exposureDouble-pane windowsWide-plank oak floorsHigh ceilings
- 34 days |
- 1,054 |
- 62 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Linda Pettie 202-276-3172,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington,
Co-Listing Agent: Sheila Walter 202-203-8180,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2266004
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 861
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Rear Entrance,Exterior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,583
- Total interior livable area: 1,722 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,722
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Detached Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
Lot
- Size: 1,291 Square Feet
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0871//0027
- Zoning: REFER TO ZONING MAP
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $870/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,431,490
- Annual tax amount: $12,157
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Pending sale | $1,499,000$870/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2266004 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2026 | Contingent | $1,499,000$870/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2266004 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Price change | $1,499,000-3.2%$870/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2266004 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,549,000+10.7%$900/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2266004 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2020 | Sold | $1,399,000$812/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2019 | Pending sale | $1,399,000$812/sqft |
Source: RLAH Real Estate #DCDC451960 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000+52.4%$812/sqft |
Source: RLAH Real Estate #DCDC451960 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2015 | Sold | $918,000-8.2%$533/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2015 | Listed for sale | $999,999$581/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Capital Properties #DC8549236 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,157 +2.4% | $1,430,190 +2.4% |
| 2024 | $11,866 +8.1% | $1,396,040 +1.5% |
| 2023 | $10,974 +2.4% | $1,375,040 +2.6% |
| 2022 | $10,722 +4.3% | $1,340,070 +4.2% |
| 2021 | $10,279 +1.9% | $1,285,660 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $10,092 +4.9% | $1,262,970 +4.8% |
| 2018 | $9,616 +0.6% | $1,204,640 +0.6% |
| 2017 | $9,559 +25% | $1,197,030 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $7,649 +42.4% | $1,152,040 +59% |
| 2015 | $5,373 -2.2% | $724,440 +12.1% |
| 2014 | $5,492 +1.8% | $646,080 +1.8% |
| 2013 | $5,397 +1.4% | $634,960 +1.4% |
| 2012 | $5,323 | $626,210 |
| 2011 | $5,323 -2.4% | $626,210 -2.4% |
| 2010 | $5,454 -9.3% | $641,650 -9.3% |
| 2009 | $6,015 -3% | $707,700 +0.5% |
| 2007 | $6,199 +12.3% | $704,480 +17.5% |
| 2006 | $5,518 +9.3% | $599,790 +14.1% |
| 2005 | $5,047 +5.5% | $525,710 +5.5% |
| 2004 | $4,781 +28% | $498,070 +28% |
| 2003 | $3,736 +69% | $389,200 +69% |
| 2002 | $2,211 -6.5% | $230,298 +12% |
| 2001 | $2,364 | $205,552 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Brent Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Jefferson Middle School AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 3/10Eastern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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- Washington, DC
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- 20003
- Capitol Hill
- 638 N Carolina Ave SE
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