312 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
OFF MARKET

312 Independence Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003

Capitol Hill
  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 2,550 sqft

$1,674,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 29, 2026

$1,674,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 29, 2026
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,550 sqft

Local Information

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Description

312 Independence Ave SE, built in 1837, is conveniently located for all things Capitol Hill. Right across the library of Congress, a stones throw from the Capitol, House or Senate office buildings, a few blocks from gyms, close to Eastern Market and two metro stations, grocery stores, restaurants and cafes.

LOCATION IS KEY
Fast and easy to get to:
- Eastern Market & Barracks Row.
- 2 Metro Stations... Eastern Market & Capitol South.
- Main MetroBus routes.
- I-695 / I-295 / I-395.
- The Capitol, Library of Congress, House & Senate office buildings.
- Bolling and Andrews AFB, Marine Barracks, Navy Yard, Coast Guard headquarters, Walter Reed Medical Center, the Pentagon, Navy Annex and Ft. Myer.
- Federal office buildings.
- Downtown DC.

Restaurants, coffee shops and night spots are all within easy reach along Pennsylvania Avenue, 8th St./Barracks Row, and near Eastern Market.

For baseball fans, Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals major league baseball team, is a quick walk.

Schools:
- Brent Elementary, Pre-K-5th Grades (a top-rated school in DC).
- Jefferson Middle School Academy, 6th-8th Grades.
- Woodrow Wilson High School, 9th-12th Grades.

ABOUT THE HOUSE
- Historic heart pine wood floors throughout main and second level.
- Exposed brick wall extending along stairs from main to second floor.

The main floor features:
- Large living room and dining room with decorative fireplaces. Living room has tall ceilings and a glass rear wall framing the private back yard - ideal for entertaining.
- Powder room.
- Kitchen with gas cooking, built-in microwave, Bosch dishwasher, French-door refrigerator with bottom freezer, granite counters, bright recessed lighting and a door to the back yard.
- Back yard has wood deck, gardens around perimeter, and access to the detached double garage with workshop area.

Upstairs, the house boasts:
- Efficient Bosch front-loading washer & dryer.
- Two spacious bedrooms with excellent closet space.
- Bright space with a combination of...
- tall south-facing windows and en suite bathroom in the front bedroom;
- skylights in rear bedroom and attached bonus room that's perfect for a home office, den, nursery or dressing room.
- skylights in the hall.

On the basement level:
- Studio-style setup that includes bathroom with walk-in shower, washer and dryer, walk-in closet, kitchen, and spacious living/bedroom area, interior stairs to main floor plus a separate exterior entrance.
- Makes for a great "in-law" or guest suite, third bedroom, rec room, a home office, etc.

For comfort, the house has central A/C & radiator heating.

One full and one smaller garage parking space in dedicated double garage at the rear of the property. On-street parking is Zone 6 residential parking permit.

This is a non-smoking property.
Pets are welcome, and are considered on a case-by-case basis.

- Minimum lease is 12 months. Longer terms welcome.
- Security deposit is 1 month's rental amount.
- Tenant is responsible for all utilities.
- This is a strictly non-smoking property.
- Pets are welcome on a case by case basis, subject to prior approval. Pet fee applies.
- Maximum of 2 incomes to qualify.
- Application processing fee is $50 per adult. Each adult must submit an application.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from March 30, 2025

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Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 312 Independence Ave SE

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Tile

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Detached, On Site

Price History for 312 Independence Ave SE

DatePriceEventSource
04/01/2025$7,850ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
03/25/2025$7,850Listed For RentZillow Rentals
05/15/2013$1,275ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/11/2013$1,275Listed For RentAgent Provided
05/12/2008$900,000Sold
N/A
12/19/2002$615,000Sold
N/A
08/18/2000$400,000Sold
N/A
06/18/1997$252,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Capitol Hill

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$967K
$58.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.8%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$626
$33MoM
Available listings
167
2MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$12,326
Assessment$1,465,820
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 312 Independence Ave SE

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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
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Bath
Sqft
329 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, DC
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
07/02/25
4
2.5
2,541
619 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC
0.21
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$1,150,000
06/16/26
3
2.5
2,160
115 6th St SE, Washington, DC
0.15
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$1,425,000
04/24/26
4
1.5
1,924
139 N Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC
0.31
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$1,550,000
02/09/26
4
4
1,857
317 5th St SE, Washington, DC
0.22
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$1,750,000
07/17/25
4
3
2,064
604 E Capitol St NE, Washington, DC
0.24
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$1,750,000
11/20/25
5
3.5
2,964
531 4th St SE, Washington, DC
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
11/14/25
4
3.5
2,402
651 Constitution Ave NE #1-4, Washington, DC
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,360,000
07/18/25
5
4
3,228
416 6th St SE, Washington, DC
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,609,000
04/10/26
4
2
2,300
420 4th St SE, Washington, DC
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,357,500
05/15/26
3
2.5
1,536

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Capitol Hill

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  • 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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    "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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  • Katie G.
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312 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,550 sqft single-family home. 312 Independence Ave SE is located in Capitol Hill, Washington. This property is not currently available for sale. 312 Independence Ave SE was last sold on May 12, 2008 for $900,000 (11,365% higher than the asking price of $7,850). The current Trulia Estimate for 312 Independence Ave SE is $1,674,400.