138 E St SE, Washington, DC 20003
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OFF MARKET

138 E St SE
Washington, DC 20003

Capitol Hill
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,950 sqft

$1,523,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 12, 2026

$1,523,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 12, 2026
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,950 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.52M
Since last month
Decreased$15K (-1%)
Since last year
Increased$19K (+1.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$103K (+7.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +37% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.52M
July 2026$1.52M
June 2026$1.54M
May 2026$1.54M
April 2026$1.53M
March 2026$1.51M
February 2026$1.49M
January 2026$1.46M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
135 E St SE, Washington, DC
0.03
Townhouse
$1,140,000
09/26/25
3
1.5
1,606
136 E St SE, Washington, DC
0.01
Townhouse
$1,057,500
11/07/25
4
2
1,850
323 D St SE, Washington, DC
0.16
Townhouse
$1,070,000
12/01/25
3
2.5
1,710
129 E St SE, Washington, DC
0.04
Townhouse
$1,260,000
02/26/26
2
2.5
1,326
324 2nd St SE, Washington, DC
0.13
Townhouse
$1,850,000
11/13/25
3
3.5
2,214
118 E St SE, Washington, DC
0.03
Townhouse
$1,330,000
10/31/25
4
2.5
2,492
413 6th St SE, Washington, DC
0.29
Townhouse
$1,250,000
10/01/25
3
2.5
1,482
414 3rd St SE, Washington, DC
0.12
Townhouse
$1,600,000
05/11/26
3
3.5
2,268
533 6th St SE, Washington, DC
0.31
Townhouse
$1,550,000
05/20/26
3
2.5
1,728
314 N Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC
0.20
Townhouse
$1,350,000
10/15/25
4
3
2,756

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
153 E St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.03
$1,342,600
3
3.5
2,510
Off Market
511 2nd St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.04
$999,000
2
2
1,464
Recently Sold
515 2nd St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.05
$1,165,600
2
2.5
1,988
Off Market
148 Duddington Pl SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.05
$952,100
3
1
1,298
Off Market
135 E St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.03
$1,129,300
3
1.5
1,606
Off Market
136 E St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.01
$1,057,500
4
2
1,850
Recently Sold
129 E St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.04
$1,260,000
2
2.5
1,326
Recently Sold
521 2nd St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.07
$1,503,000
3
3.5
2,433
Off Market
118 E St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.03
$1,330,000
4
2.5
2,492
Recently Sold
141 Duddington Pl SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.08
$964,800
2
1.5
1,548
Off Market
435 2nd St SE #A3, Washington, DC 20003
0.02
$430,300
1
1
661
Off Market
117 E St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.06
$475,000
2
2
804
For Sale

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1892
Living Area
1,950 sqft
Price/Sqft
$781
Parking
Garage

About this House

Your light-filled Capitol Hill home! Stately and south-facing 1892 Victorian is one of 13 ~sisters~ standing tall above E Street, close to the US Capitol. Featuring a welcoming front foyer, beautiful pine floors, 2 FPs (1 gas, 1 decorative), a cast iron front staircase, recently renovated baths & fabulous closet space. Eat-in kitchen with soapstone counters. The mix of 19th Century architectural details and updates are the perfect marriage of modern and vintage. This 18 ft. wide home boasts approximately 1,950 sq.ft, is 3BR/2.5/BA on three finished levels (no basement) & features the coveted 2nd floor family room or possible 4th BR. The serene back patio with lush landscaping and spacious detached garage complete the package. 3 blocks to Capitol South Metro. 2 blocks to 3 desireable elementary schools: Brent, Capitol Hill Day School & St. Peter. Inbounds for Brent. ALL NEW heating and A/C systems Aug. 2016. Annual service contract for HVAC. Metal roof scraped and painted Fall 2019. New W/D Jan. 2020. Whole house water filtration system.
138 E St SE, Washington, DC 20003 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,950 sqft townhouse in Capitol Hill, built in 1892. It last sold for $1,420,000 on Mar 31, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,523,200, with a rent estimate of $5,540/month.

Home Details for 138 E St SE

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Built UpExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1892Year Updated: 2001
Property Type / Style
Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Queen Anne / Victorian

Building

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Disabled Access

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1359 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 31, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,420,000
Feb 27, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$1,389,000
Feb 3, 2010
Source: N/A
Sold
$900,000
Jan 16, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$924,500
Oct 21, 1993
Source: N/A
Sold
$175,000

Market trends in Capitol Hill

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.02M
$12.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$625
$17MoM
Available listings
138
15MoM
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What Locals Say about Capitol Hill

At least 298 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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  • Trulia User
    "Safety and be aware of your surroundings. Low crime in neighborhoods and police patrolling the areas. "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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Frequently asked questions about 138 E St SE

  • What is 138 E St SE estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 138 E St SE in Washington, DC is $1,523,200.
  • What is the price history for 138 E St SE?
    138 E St SE in Washington, DC last sold for $1,420,000 in March 2020.
  • Is Washington a buyer's or seller's market?
    Washington is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Washington?
    The median sale price in Washington is $1.02M. That is up $12.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 138 E St SE have air conditioning?
    Yes, 138 E St SE in Washington, DC has air conditioning.
  • Does 138 E St SE have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 138 E St SE in Washington, DC has in-unit laundry.