Overview
Capitol Hill Historic Townhouse
Located on a tree-lined street in the Capitol Hill Historic District, this 2.5-story brick townhouse combines historic character with modern updates. The home benefits from windows on three sides, providing ample natural light, complemented by 10-foot ceilings on the main level. The property features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on the first and second levels, plus an additional efficiency apartment in the lower level. Original details include slate Art Nouveau fireplaces, heart pine floors, pocket doors, and bullseye moldings, which blend with recent updates such as a new roof, skylights, AC, windows, appliances, and lighting, most completed within the past five years. The living room features a bay window and fireplace, with pocket doors leading to a large dining room. The eat-in kitchen includes a center island, Bosch fridge, GE Café 6-burner stove, new LG dishwasher, and marble counters. A screened porch opens to a brick patio with shaded garden beds and a storage shed. The lower level efficiency suite, with a separate entrance, includes a kitchen, full bath, fireplace, and deep closets, suitable for guests, a TV room, or rental. It has been recently renovated with a French drain, sump pumps, and Navien boiler. The second floor includes a primary suite with bay windows, built-ins, and a skylit bath with walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms offer closet space, built-ins, and a second full bath with rain shower. Outdoor features include a private patio and a side alley for easy access. The property is near Stanton Park, restaurants, Union Station, the Supreme Court, and the Capitol. Eastern Market and H Street dining are also nearby. The property size is 2641 square feet.