1217 Walter St SE, Washington, DC 20003
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OFF MARKET

1217 Walter St SE
Washington, DC 20003

Capitol Hill
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 768 sqft

$721,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 5, 2026

$721,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 5, 2026
2 Beds
1 Bath
768 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1217 Walter St SE.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1916
Living Area
768 sqft
Price/Sqft
$940
Parking
Open Parking

About this House

Walter Street is famous for its warm, neighborly atmosphere. Block parties and sidewalk happy hours are a regular occurrence and neighbors look out for each other. All newcomers are added to the Walter Street directory. Wine tasting on the 3rd Thursday of the month is a decades long tradition. Notice the lights strung between the trees above Walter street. These were put up by your neighbors. Be sure to come back tonight to see them glow.   Covered front porch, upgraded kitchen with granite counters; original wood floors, gas fireplace (recently serviced), deck overlooking backyard. BRAND NEW HVAC SYSTEM JUST INSTALLED, programmable thermostat. Ceiling fans in living room and bedrooms. Skylight in bathroom and hall. Live in the center of our Nation's Capitol, less than one mile from the US Capitol building.   You’re in a walker's paradise, two blocks south of Lincoln Park. Eastern Market, the only historic market in DC still operating (since 1873), is your destination for farm-fresh produce and handmade arts and crafts. Walk to Michelin starred restaurants on Barracks Row or the Folger Theater for a dose of Shakespeare. The 8 minute walk to Metro gives access to the Orange, Blue and Silver lines. National Airport is just 5.6 miles away. Bicycle everywhere. Great potential to add on, or add parking with rear access from alley. NOTE: NO CONDO FEES!
1217 Walter St SE, Washington, DC 20003 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft townhouse in Capitol Hill, built in 1916. It last sold for the $699,999 asking price on Jan 16, 2024. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2024 with an asking price of $3,150 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 5, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $721,900, with a rent estimate of $2,640/month.

Home Details for 1217 Walter St SE

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 768 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Cable, Fiber OpticAppliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer StackedDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Washer In Unit,Dryer In UnitMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot Water,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Insert, Mantel(s)Has a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Hung, Skylight(s)Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: 2+ Access ExitsFloors: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Wood
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Gate

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: UnknownPatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Back Yard, Privacy, Wood, Wrought IronOther Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, OutbuildingFoundation: Crawl SpaceNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Free,Public,On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: City/CountyRoad Surface Type: Black TopNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Septic
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 768 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1916
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: Interior Row/TownhouseArchitecture: Federal
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: GoodIncluded in Sale: Backyard Storage ShedParcel Number: 1015//0249

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $699,999
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jan 16 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: WASHINGTONCommunity: Eastern Market
School Information
Elementary School District: District Of Columbia Public SchoolsJr High / Middle School District: District Of Columbia Public SchoolsHigh School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 768 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1202 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Contingencies: Appraisal, Financing ApprovalListing Agreement Type: Exclusive AgencyListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: DCDC2117822Above Grade Unfinished Area: 768
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by John McCracken, (202) 538-1408
RLAH @properties
Bought with: Jennifer Touchette, (202) 841-7782, Compass
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DCDC2117822

Price History for 1217 Walter St SE

DatePriceEventSource
05/05/2024ListingRemovedBright MLS #DCDC2133764
05/03/2024$3,150Listed For RentBright MLS #DCDC2133764
01/16/2024$700,000Sold
Bright MLS #DCDC2117822
12/25/2023$699,999ContingentBright MLS #DCDC2117822
12/21/2023$699,999Listed For SaleBright MLS #DCDC2117822
12/01/2023ListingRemovedBright MLS #DCDC2117822
11/22/2023$699,999ContingentBright MLS #DCDC2117822
11/10/2023$699,999Listed For SaleBright MLS #DCDC2117822
04/23/2007$430,000Sold
N/A
11/06/1998$150,409Sold
N/A
12/06/1993$56,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Capitol Hill

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$999K
$32.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.8%
Price per sq ft
$641
$15MoM
Available listings
152
15MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$6,834
Assessment$808,630
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1217 Walter St SE

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1215 Walter St SE, Washington, DC
0.00
Townhouse
$710,000
09/05/25
2
1
768
1224 Walter St SE, Washington, DC
0.02
Townhouse
$650,000
07/09/26
2
2
768
1019 S Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC
0.20
Townhouse
$810,000
12/09/25
2
1
954
403 12th St SE, Washington, DC
0.20
Townhouse
$740,000
05/22/26
2
1
936
1208 Walter St SE, Washington, DC
0.02
Townhouse
$875,000
09/29/25
2
2
1,088
1327 S Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC
0.12
Townhouse
$835,000
11/14/25
3
1
1,250
316 11th St SE, Washington, DC
0.13
Townhouse
$825,000
04/20/26
3
1
996
1220 C St SE, Washington, DC
0.03
Townhouse
$828,500
10/17/25
2
1.5
1,088
1002 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC
0.18
Townhouse
$800,000
05/29/26
3
1
1,404
505 9th St SE, Washington, DC
0.39
Townhouse
$799,000
12/29/25
2
1
985

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Neighborhood Overview

Capitol Hill
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What Locals Say about Capitol Hill

At least 297 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 98 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 93 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 88 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 80 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 77 % Say kids play outside

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 72 % Say parking is easy

  • 64 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 62 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say there are community events

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 30 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say car is needed

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    "Quiet, quaint, great community and neighborly. Easy to drive or walk. Close to so many restaurants and many grocery options. "
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    "Safety and be aware of your surroundings. Low crime in neighborhoods and police patrolling the areas. "
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    "the metro is kind of a far walk. but there's a lot of bus stops. so it kind of balances out. the bus lines that come through do so pretty often "
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    "We raised our kids here and they went to DC public schools. it is a great neighborhood. we can walk everywhere and we plan to live here when we retire."
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  • Trulia User
    "Very family friendly, and neighbors are always willing to help out fellow neighbors. Dog friendly, with dog park near by."
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    "Lots of dog owners and nice parks for the dogs to run around. Also, a very walkable neighborhood. That’s all. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There is access to public transportation (buses and metro) as well as bike shares. Streets are easily drivable with street parking"
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  • David K
    "Neighbors know each other and their kids play as if in the suburbs. Hard to find larger properties. Properties over 3000 sq ft are hard to find for families. "
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  • Trulia User
    "A truly wonderful neighborhood...walk to work, theater, church, b grocery and hardware, subway and train an easy walk...the way people should live..not car centric! people centric!"
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  • Trulia User
    "very quick, 15 mins max. Easily one of the best parts about living in Capitol Hill. multiple metro stations are walkable, there are bike shares everywhere, as are their rentable scooters / e-bikes."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great families, sights, mature landscape, parking, and sidewalks that are perfect for strollers and dog walks "
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  • Trulia User
    "This is a pet friendly neighborhood. There is plenty of places to walk your dog and a few dog parks in the area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "easy neighborhood walks, not a lot of good dog parks though, very responsible owners for the most part. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The best neighborhood in DC! Walking distance to nats park, eastern market, navy yard, the waterfront, and the gorgeous Capitol. The location is so central - it’s the perfect place to live."
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  • Trulia User
    "A village in the larger city. Beautiful historic homes,great gardens, great access to public transportation 395 and 295."
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of other doggos around. Nearby to numerous parks. Safe area to go on walks. Many houses have front and or back yards."
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  • Laverne B.
    "I’ve been in Capitol Hill for about 4045 years it’s a lovely place to liveI love what they have done to Capitol Hill totally different scenery is a beautiful place Thank you"
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  • Fairmichaelj
    "Live how safe I feel in this neighborhood. Walking distance to great restaraunts and shopping. 2 blocks from the Nation's Capital."
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  • Fairmichaelj
    "nice neighborhood. walking distance to great restaraunts. Close to the national mall and all the museums. Market is very close by. "
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  • Millerar
    "I love it here. Walkable, friendly neighborhood. Great restaurants nearby. Public transportation is plentiful. "
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  • Kevin K.
    "Capitol Hill is extremely livable. You can walk just about everywhere. You don’t need a car because everything you need is within walking distance. There are tremendously nice houses and plenty of affordable apartments. "
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  • Luvdaflix
    "Many responsible and courteous dog owners in this community. Most owners walk animals on lease and are typically friendly."
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  • Miah A. C.
    "Its’s both residential and walkable with lots of character. Very accessible to public transportation and close to DC attractions."
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  • Lewmotion
    "Easy access to downtown via Metro. Uber/Lyft always available, but not always faster than metro during peak commute times. Living in Capitol Hill, without a dedicated garage/parking, street parking can be challenging."
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  • Ahmad L.
    "Friendly neighbors and well behaved pets. Been here a week and feels like home already. Lots of (various breeds) dogs around. "
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  • Katie G.
    "My place is just a couple minutes walk from both the Eastern Market and Capitol South stations on the Orange/Silver/Blue lines. It’s very convenient!"
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  • Anna V.
    "Dog walking is great, but there’s not a dog park nearby which is a little unfortunate but not the end of the world. "
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  • Elaine M.
    "Lots of parks and other dog owners. Very dog friendly area, restaurants are dog friendly. Local vet in area. "
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  • AK
    "This area is great for families. I always see parents and their kids out/about (lots of amazing dogs as well). There are 2 great parks nearby and 2 charter schools. "
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  • Cristina B.
    "We love Capitol Hill! It is perfect for young families and young couples with dogs. It has a very residential feel but with bars and restaurants only 10min walking by foot. Everyone is quite friendly and it’s very family friendly with lots of activities for kids!"
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  • Ann S.
    "Events at the Marine Commandant’s house, walking distance to Nat’s park, Barracks Row events, local running groups all make this neighborhood feel like a community! "
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  • Christina X.
    "The diversity in groups settings, the neighbors, etc. Great people to live & share a community with. "
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  • Cristina B.
    "It’s a great neighborhood for kids and families! An awesome listserve and lots of supportive parents. Easy to make friends!"
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  • Alicia D.
    "Capitol Hill is a very residential area that is easily walkable to everything metropolitan. It’s like a quiet suburban bubble in the middle of everything you need. "
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  • Chris
    "Halloween on East Capitol St, Summer movies in the parks, spontaneous folk music on the sidewalk, Eastern Market flea market, Marine Corps and Rock and Roll Marathon, 7th street festival, Corner Cafe and much more..."
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  • Miperry08
    "Nice neighborhood, friendly neighbors and commute to get around easy. Close store and restaurants convenient."
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  • Meyerjennifer27
    "There are many families and nice parks. Neighbors do look out for one another and there is a sense of community "
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  • Liza
    "there are plenty of events including markets, restaurants, fairs, parks, dog walks, people running, music festivals, food festivals "
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  • Sheila F.
    "The original homes make it unique. However, it's no longer unique as every square inch is being built on!"
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  • Katie M.
    "The neighbors make it feel like a village in the middle of the city."
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