514 Seward Sq SE, Washington, DC 20003
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OFF MARKET

$2,205,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 3,474 sqft

514 Seward Sq SE, Washington, DC 20003

Capitol Hill
Est. Refi. Payment $13,053/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 11, 2025 for $2,200,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.21M
Since last month
Increased$22K (+1%)
Since last year
Increased$48K (+2.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$5K (+0.2%)
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 +56% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$2.21M
August 2026$2.18M
July 2026$2.16M
June 2026$2.18M
May 2026$2.18M
April 2026$2.14M
March 2026$2.13M
February 2026$2.14M
January 2026$2.12M
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
324 5th St SE, Washington, DC
0.14
Townhouse
$1,830,000
05/26/26
4
3.5
2,586
512 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC
0.07
Townhouse
$1,450,000
05/27/26
3
3.5
2,400
633 E St SE, Washington, DC
0.31
Townhouse
$2,400,000
01/29/26
3
3.5
3,561
128 D St SE, Washington, DC
0.33
Townhouse
$2,050,000
07/13/26
4
3.5
3,625
324 2nd St SE, Washington, DC
0.26
Townhouse
$1,850,000
11/13/25
3
3.5
2,214
626 A St NE, Washington, DC
0.31
Townhouse
$1,500,000
12/02/25
5
5.5
4,035
638 N Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC
0.10
Townhouse
$1,479,000
07/17/26
3
2.5
1,722
322 E Capitol St NE, Washington, DC
0.25
Townhouse
$2,550,000
11/04/25
4
4
4,114
908 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC
0.31
Townhouse
$1,940,000
03/25/26
5
3.5
3,336
111 5th St SE, Washington, DC
0.11
Townhouse
$1,800,314
04/20/26
4
3
2,628

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
210 5th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.03
-
3
3
2,210
Off Market
211 6th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.03
$1,593,900
3
3.5
2,367
Off Market
226 5th St SE #102, Washington, DC 20003
0.02
$370,000
1
1
486
Recently Sold
226 5th St SE #401, Washington, DC 20003
0.02
$710,800
2
2
1,042
Off Market
205 6th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.04
$979,300
2
1.5
1,368
Off Market
217 5th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.05
$1,587,200
5
4
2,486
Off Market
215 5th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.05
$1,800,000
3
3
2,754
For Sale
213 5th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.05
$1,500,000
2
3
2,044
For Sale
211 5th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.05
$950,000
2
2
1,354
For Sale
418 Seward Sq SE #3, Washington, DC 20003
0.05
$633,300
2
2
665
Off Market
208 6th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.05
$1,577,500
4
2.5
2,436
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1908
3,474 sqft
$635/sqft
Open Parking

About this House

What's unique:Urban retreatViking stoveAmple storageVersatile home officePrivate one-bedroom basementRestored original doors
Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Comfort in Capitol Hill Perfectly located in the heart of Capitol Hill, just a 5-minute stroll down Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol, this beautifully restored 3-bed, 3.5-bath historic gem blends classic charm with thoughtful modern upgrades. Renovated to perfection in 2024, this home offers expansive living spaces, exquisite craftsmanship, and a unique story that sets it apart. Meticulously Updated Interiors – Newly installed maple flooring, soaring ceilings, and restored original doors preserve the home’s character while enhancing its beauty. Architectural Showpiece – The breathtaking three-story skylight creates an airy and inviting atmosphere, illuminating all levels with natural light. Sophisticated Living Areas – A sunlit living room with custom built-ins, plus a versatile home office or third bedroom for added flexibility. Chef’s Kitchen with Historic Charm – Featuring a Viking stove, custom cabinetry, and a spacious pantry, this kitchen is both stylish and functional. Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living – A screened-in porch, private outdoor patio with a gas line for grilling, and low-maintenance landscaping create an urban retreat. A stunning outdoor fireplace in the backyard adds warmth and ambiance, making it the perfect spot for entertaining or relaxing year-round. Elegant Bedrooms & Spa-Like Baths – The grand primary suite offers custom built-ins, a luxurious en-suite, and ample storage. Secondary bedrooms are generously sized for comfort and style. Flexible Lower-Level Suite – A private one-bedroom basement with separate entrances, perfect as an au pair suite, rental opportunity, or dedicated home office. Modern Upgrades & Smart Features: - Energy-efficient double-paned windows - Custom stained glass accents preserving historic character - Tankless water heater & zoned climate control - Private exterior basement entrance with income potential Unbeatable Location – Steps from Eastern Market, Barracks Row, parks, and metro access, with the Capitol just minutes away. A rare blend of history, elegance, and modern convenience—don’t miss your chance to own this Capitol Hill masterpiece.
514 Seward Sq SE, Washington, DC 20003 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,474 sqft townhouse in Capitol Hill, built in 1908. It last sold for $2,200,000 on Apr 11, 2025 (5% above the $2,100,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2023 with an asking price of $5,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 21, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,205,100, with a rent estimate of $7,038/month.
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Margaret Babbington, (240) 460-4007
Compass
Listing Team: Mollaan Babbington Group, Co-Listing Team: Mollaan Babbington Group,Co-Listing Agent: Sina Mollaan, (202) 270-7462
Compass
Bought with: Deborah Fonseca, (202) 669-8980, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Co-Buyer's Agent: Daniel Fonseca, (202) 870-8941, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DCDC2187564

Home Details for 514 Seward Sq SE

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: English,Finished,Rear Entrance,FullNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3474 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot Water,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 4Levels: FourAccessibility: None
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Septic, Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2624 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 850 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1908
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: Interior Row/TownhouseArchitecture: Victorian
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0843//0036

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,100,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Apr 11 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: WASHINGTONCommunity: Capitol Hill
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: 3600 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1726 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DCDC2187564Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2624

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 11, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2187564
Sold
$2,200,000
Apr 3, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2187564
Pending
$2,100,000
Apr 2, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2187564
Listed For Sale
$2,100,000
Mar 21, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Feb 24, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$5,250
Price decreased by 5%

Market trends in Capitol Hill

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$978K
$40KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
Price per sq ft
$626
$1MoM
Available listings
111
29MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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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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    "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 514 Seward Sq SE

  • What is 514 Seward Sq SE estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 514 Seward Sq SE in Washington, DC is $2,205,100.
  • What is the price history for 514 Seward Sq SE?
    514 Seward Sq SE in Washington, DC last sold for $2,200,000 in April 2025.
  • 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 $978K. That is down $40K from the prior month.
  • Does 514 Seward Sq SE have air conditioning?
    Yes, 514 Seward Sq SE in Washington, DC has air conditioning.
  • Does 514 Seward Sq SE have parking?
    Yes, 514 Seward Sq SE in Washington, DC has on-site parking.

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