Rich with Capitol Hill character and thoughtfully reimagined for modern living, this gracious Victorian blends beautifully preserved historic craftsmanship with more than 3,000 square feet of warm, functional living space. Tall ceilings, original pine floors, historic millwork, and airy, inviting interiors create a home that feels both elegant and deeply livable. Thoughtfully reimagined for modern living, the home now offers an effortless flow designed for family life and easy entertaining. At the heart of the main level, the kitchen connects seamlessly to inviting living spaces, a beautifully integrated wet bar and pantry area, and the comfortable family room beyond — creating natural spaces for holidays, dinner parties, and quiet evenings at home. Upstairs, three generous bedrooms and two full baths provide comfort and privacy, while flexible spaces throughout the home offer room to grow, gather, and work from home with ease. The fully licensed English basement apartment — with its own entrance and long-established rental history — offers exceptional flexibility as an income-producing suite, guest quarters, au pair space, or private extension of the home. Outside, two patios create welcoming spaces for outdoor dining, gardening, and relaxed evenings at home. Ideally positioned near Lincoln Park, Eastern Market, Metro, and the cafés and restaurants that define Capitol Hill living, 811 Massachusetts Avenue NE offers a rare blend of historic elegance, scale, warmth, and flexibility — a soulful home lived in with care and ready for its next chapter.
Pending
$1,585,000
811 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
5beds
3,047sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
1,384 Square Feet Lot
$1,542,700 Zestimate®
$520/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern luxuryHistoric glassHistoric craftsmanshipCharming rear patioSecond catering kitchenBeautifully renovated hall bathThermal indow window inserts
- 246 days |
- 686 |
- 20 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Manuel Cortes 202-556-5754,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2226548
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room
Family room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Cooktop, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Features
- 2nd Kitchen, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Solar Tube(s), Walk-In Closet(s), 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Paneled Walls, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Partial,Finished,Heated,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,063
- Total interior livable area: 3,047 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,042
- Finished area below ground: 1,005
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,384 Square Feet
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0918//0007
- Zoning: NA
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Brick Front, Combination, HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $520/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,570,730
- Annual tax amount: $12,146
- Date on market: 10/31/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,542,700
$1.47M - $1.62M
$7,052/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Pending sale | $1,585,000$520/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Contingent | $1,585,000$520/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,585,000-0.9%$520/sqft |
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| 4/9/2026 | Listing removed | $1,599,000$525/sqft |
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| 2/24/2026 | Price change | $1,599,000-3.1%$525/sqft |
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| 1/6/2026 | Price change | $1,650,000-2.4%$542/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Price change | $1,690,000-1.7%$555/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Price change | $1,720,000-1.5%$564/sqft |
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| 10/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,745,500+29.3%$573/sqft |
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| 8/12/2015 | Sold | $1,350,000+3.9%$443/sqft |
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| 6/5/2015 | Listed for sale | $1,299,500+324.8%$426/sqft |
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| 10/26/1998 | Sold | $305,909$100/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,146 +0.9% | $1,518,840 +1% |
| 2024 | $12,043 +3.5% | $1,503,880 +3.5% |
| 2023 | $11,637 +4.6% | $1,453,050 +4.8% |
| 2022 | $11,120 +2.5% | $1,386,920 +2.5% |
| 2021 | $10,847 +4% | $1,352,450 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $10,429 +9.8% | $1,302,590 +9.4% |
| 2018 | $9,502 +6.7% | $1,191,190 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $8,903 +9.9% | $1,125,930 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $8,100 +5.2% | $1,024,630 +8.8% |
| 2015 | $7,703 +0.3% | $941,910 +4.2% |
| 2014 | $7,683 +4% | $903,920 +4% |
| 2013 | $7,387 +0.4% | $869,040 +0.4% |
| 2012 | $7,354 | $865,180 |
| 2011 | $7,354 +4.9% | $865,180 +4.9% |
| 2010 | $7,014 -8.4% | $825,120 -8.4% |
| 2009 | $7,657 -4.2% | $900,800 -0.8% |
| 2007 | $7,992 +17% | $908,190 +22.3% |
| 2006 | $6,833 +7.5% | $742,670 +12.2% |
| 2005 | $6,353 +12% | $661,770 +12% |
| 2004 | $5,674 +21.1% | $591,050 +21.1% |
| 2003 | $4,684 +69% | $487,880 +69% |
| 2002 | $2,771 -13.9% | $288,684 +3.1% |
| 2001 | $3,220 | $279,991 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAPeabody Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Stuart-Hobson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Eastern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Peabody
- Middle: Stuart-hobson
- High: Dunbar
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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- Washington, DC
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- Washington
- 20002
- Capitol Hill
- 811 Massachusetts Ave NE
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