Welcome to 700 Chesapeake St SE, Washington, DC 20032 – a beautifully renovated home where modern design meets comfort. This property has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom with designer finishes and custom touches that make it truly stand out. Every detail has been carefully considered, creating a space that feels both stylish and functional. Inside, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms and two full baths, perfect for first-time buyers or anyone seeking a move-in ready home. The open, bright layout flows effortlessly, making entertaining easy. Outside, enjoy a generous private backyard, ideal for relaxing or hosting gatherings, along with off-street parking for added convenience. Located in the heart of Washington Highlands / Congress Heights, this neighborhood is buzzing with new energy and development. Just minutes from St. Elizabeth’s Campus redevelopment, the Entertainment & Sports Arena (home to the Mystics and Wizards’ practice facility), and the growing Congress Heights Arts and Culture District, you’re right in the center of one of DC’s most exciting up-and-coming areas. Easy access to Downtown DC, Navy Yard, and National Harbor via major commuter routes and Metro makes this a truly connected location. Now is the perfect time to buy in this neighborhood – with new dining, retail, and community spaces on the way, you’ll be getting in at the right moment.
For sale
$465,000
700 Chesapeake St SE, Washington, DC 20032
4beds
1,543sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1952
2,681 Square Feet Lot
$460,700 Zestimate®
$301/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern designOff-street parkingSpacious bedroomsGenerous private backyardOpen bright layoutBeautifully renovated homeCustom touches
- 266 days |
- 116 |
- 18 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ms. Melanie Davis 202-491-9870,
Samson Properties,
Listing Team: The One Street Company
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2226894
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 561
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Heated,Improved,Water Proofing System,Windows,Full,Connecting Stairway,Rear Entrance
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,683
- Total interior livable area: 1,543 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,122
- Finished area below ground: 421
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Street, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,681 Square Feet
- Features: Urban Land-Cristiana-Sunnysider
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 6164//0097
- Zoning: SEE MAP
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Congress Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $301/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $276,320
- Annual tax amount: $2,319
- Date on market: 10/10/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Melanie Davis
(202) 491-9870
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Estimated market value
$460,700
$438,000 - $484,000
$4,535/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $465,000+95.4%$301/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2226894 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2024 | Sold | $238,000+8.2%$154/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2115390 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2024 | Pending sale | $220,000$143/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2115390 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $220,000$143/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2115390 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2023 | Pending sale | $220,000$143/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2115390 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,319 +359.8% | $272,850 +3.5% |
| 2024 | $504 -0.6% | $263,640 +5% |
| 2023 | $507 -2.3% | $251,090 +8.8% |
| 2022 | $519 +3% | $230,830 +5.4% |
| 2021 | $504 +4.4% | $219,100 +4.6% |
| 2020 | $483 +7.9% | $209,540 +7.9% |
| 2018 | $447 +9.1% | $194,190 +1.6% |
| 2017 | $410 +9.2% | $191,180 +11.2% |
| 2016 | $376 +9.6% | $171,880 +13% |
| 2015 | $343 -49.6% | $152,060 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $681 +85.6% | $150,260 -3.3% |
| 2013 | $367 -12.2% | $155,380 -6.3% |
| 2012 | $418 | $165,780 |
| 2011 | $418 +12% | $165,780 -24.4% |
| 2010 | $373 +33.7% | $219,400 -8.2% |
| 2009 | $279 +4.3% | $238,890 +34.8% |
| 2007 | $267 +5.2% | $177,210 +33.4% |
| 2006 | $254 -24.6% | $132,840 +16.7% |
| 2005 | $337 +12% | $113,860 +13.1% |
| 2004 | $301 -7.3% | $100,710 +3.1% |
| 2003 | $325 +0% | $97,640 +0% |
| 2002 | $325 +17.7% | $97,635 +11.6% |
| 2001 | $276 | $87,487 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Washington Highlands
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hendley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Hart Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Ballou High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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- Washington, DC
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- 20032
- Washington Highlands
- 700 Chesapeake St SE
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