523 12th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
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523 12th St SE
Washington, DC 20003

Capitol Hill
  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 950 sqft
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
950 sqft

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Description

Apartment B -- $2800 per month
*2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom

Great location: Blocks from Barracks Row/8th Street SE, Eastern Market, and new Safeway. Near Eastern Market and Potomac Ave metro stations with access to blue, silver and orange lines.

Large, open floor plan: Garden apartment. Two bedrooms, 1.5 full baths. Kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite counter-tops. Hardwood floors; washer-dryer. Fenced-in yard with private patio. All garden tools supplied.

Built Responsibly: Foam insulation integrated with fiberglass in all exterior wall and joist spaces to reduce air transfer and maximize efficiency; rain barrel, water garden, and porous pavers allow natural percolation and minimize grey water run-off; Energy star appliances, and high efficiency electric heat and gas water heaters; in between floor insulation to eliminate news and air transfer between apartments; and, halogen light bulbs throughout to reduce power use, lo-flo toilets. Solar energy and LED light bulbs throughout the house to reduce energy usage.

3.64 kw solar power included offsetting electrical costs.

General information:
*Hard wood floors, granite counter-tops, stainless steel appliances, and marble bathroom floors, ceiling fans in master bedrooms and living rooms
*Full size washer-dryer included in each unit
*Bright open floor plan
*Central air conditioning
*Basement storage space
*Utilities not included; individual metered electric and gas, shared water

We would be happy to offer an 18 month lease.
523 12th St SE, Washington, DC 20003 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 950 sqft apartment in Capitol Hill, built in 1920. It last sold for $375,000 on Oct 27, 2009 (13,293% above the $2,800 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2026 with an asking price of $2,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 26, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,227/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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A/C
Cooling only
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None
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Listed
148 days ago

Home Details for 523 12th St SE

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air, Ceiling Fan
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Lawn

Price History for 523 12th St SE

DatePriceEventSource
03/26/2026$2,800ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
02/15/2026$2,800Listed For RentZillow Rentals
02/01/2026$2,800ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
01/12/2026$2,800PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
12/04/2025$2,950Listed For RentZillow Rentals
11/18/2025$2,950ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
09/19/2025$2,950PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
08/18/2025$3,100Listed For RentZillow Rentals
04/02/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
03/24/2023$2,850Listed For RentZillow Rentals
03/22/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
02/22/2021$2,600Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
10/11/2020$2,750ListingRemovedN/A
09/27/2020$2,750PriceChange
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08/11/2020$2,895Listed For RentN/A
02/12/2019$2,600ListingRemovedN/A
12/09/2018$2,600Listed For RentN/A
06/03/2018$2,795ListingRemovedN/A
05/03/2018$2,795Listed For RentN/A
03/08/2017$2,795ListingRemovedN/A
03/05/2017$2,795PriceChange
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02/20/2017$2,895Listed For RentN/A
07/03/2016$2,700ListingRemovedN/A
03/26/2016$2,695ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/19/2016$2,695Listed For RentAgent Provided
10/27/2009$375,000Sold
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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$11,124
Assessment$1,308,680
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 523 12th St SE

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
900 11th St SE #208, Washington, DC
0.18
Apartment
$560,000
09/02/25
1
2
880
1335 A St SE #C, Washington, DC
0.53
Apartment
$655,000
07/21/25
2
2
856
1434 Potomac Ave SE #4, Washington, DC
0.34
Apartment
$350,000
07/02/26
1
1
595
115 E St SE, Washington, DC
0.78
Apartment
$490,000
04/10/26
2
2
810
115 E St SE, Washington, DC
0.78
Apartment
$370,001
04/29/26
1
1
500
614 19th St NE, Washington, DC
1.03
Apartment
$602,370
03/23/26
2
2
1,216
1412 A St SE #2, Washington, DC
0.60
Apartment
$2,700
05/17/26
2
1
840
117 E St SE, Washington, DC
0.78
Apartment
$265,000
02/03/26
1
1
440
305 C St NE #302, Washington, DC
1.01
Apartment
$340,000
10/09/25
1
1
715
122 F St SE, Washington, DC
0.78
Apartment
$1,390,000
05/12/26
2
1
1,874

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Neighborhood Overview

Capitol Hill
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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Great families, sights, mature landscape, parking, and sidewalks that are perfect for strollers and dog walks "
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    "easy neighborhood walks, not a lot of good dog parks though, very responsible owners for the most part. "
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    "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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    "A village in the larger city. Beautiful historic homes,great gardens, great access to public transportation 395 and 295."
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Many responsible and courteous dog owners in this community. Most owners walk animals on lease and are typically friendly."
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    "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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    "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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