609 Independence Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003
Capitol Hill
Studio
1,584 sqft
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
Studio
1,584 sqft
We estimate this home will sell faster than 97% nearby.
Local Information
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Description
An extraordinary and rare opportunity in the heart of Capitol Hill: a fully permitted, shovel-ready development site comprising two adjacent record lots totaling approximately 2,253 square feet, approved for the construction of two brand-new two-unit residential buildings.
The current owner has invested more than a year and significant resources assembling a complete, approved permit package covering full architectural, structural, civil, and MEP engineering drawings. Permits have been issued for the razing of the existing 1951 brick structure and adjacent vacant lot, and construction permits for the two new buildings are in hand. A qualified contractor or developer can break ground without delay.
The plans call for two three-story buildings, each with a lower level apartment, rising to 35 feet on their respective lots. Each building is designed as a two-family flat, yielding four total residential units across the two lots, with approximately 2,700 square feet of finished space per building across lower level, first, second, and third floors.
The location is among the most coveted in Washington for residential development. The site sits just behind Eastern Market and is convenient to the Library of Congress, Barracks Row restaurants, House office buildings, public parks, and the Capitol itself. The Eastern Market Metro station, serving the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines, is approximately an 11-minute walk, and Capitol Hill ranks as the 14th most walkable neighborhood in Washington with a Walk Score of 88.
Capitol Hill townhomes regularly clear seven figures, and the DC housing market remains competitive, with inventory staying lean. New construction on Capitol Hill is genuinely rare, as the neighborhood is dominated by historic rowhouses and opportunities to build all-new structures are uncommon. For a contractor or developer seeking a turnkey entry into one of DC's most enduringly desirable neighborhoods, this is the opportunity. All plans, permits, and raze approvals convey with the sale.
The current owner has invested more than a year and significant resources assembling a complete, approved permit package covering full architectural, structural, civil, and MEP engineering drawings. Permits have been issued for the razing of the existing 1951 brick structure and adjacent vacant lot, and construction permits for the two new buildings are in hand. A qualified contractor or developer can break ground without delay.
The plans call for two three-story buildings, each with a lower level apartment, rising to 35 feet on their respective lots. Each building is designed as a two-family flat, yielding four total residential units across the two lots, with approximately 2,700 square feet of finished space per building across lower level, first, second, and third floors.
The location is among the most coveted in Washington for residential development. The site sits just behind Eastern Market and is convenient to the Library of Congress, Barracks Row restaurants, House office buildings, public parks, and the Capitol itself. The Eastern Market Metro station, serving the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines, is approximately an 11-minute walk, and Capitol Hill ranks as the 14th most walkable neighborhood in Washington with a Walk Score of 88.
Capitol Hill townhomes regularly clear seven figures, and the DC housing market remains competitive, with inventory staying lean. New construction on Capitol Hill is genuinely rare, as the neighborhood is dominated by historic rowhouses and opportunities to build all-new structures are uncommon. For a contractor or developer seeking a turnkey entry into one of DC's most enduringly desirable neighborhoods, this is the opportunity. All plans, permits, and raze approvals convey with the sale.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 97% nearby.
Home Highlights
Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$1,105
Listed
43 days ago
Home Details for 609 Independence Ave SE
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Interior Details Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1584 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Cable |
Heating & Cooling Heating: NoneNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneNo Heating |
Fireplace & Spa No FireplaceNo Spa |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: None |
View Has a ViewView: City |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: UnknownOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool |
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Off Site |
Pool Pool: None |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Farm & Range Not Allowed to Raise Horses |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1584 Square Feet |
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Days on Market: 43 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1951 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: End of Row/TownhouseArchitecture: Federal |
Building Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionHas Additional Parcels |
Property Information Condition: FixerParcel Number: 0871//0020Additional Parcels Description: The lot with the garage next door |
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Price List Price: $1,750,000Price Per Sqft: $1,105 |
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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MLS Status: ACTIVE |
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Direction & Address City: WASHINGTONCommunity: Capitol Hill |
School Information Elementary School: BrentElementary School District: District Of Columbia Public SchoolsJr High / Middle School: Jefferson Junior High SchoolJr High / Middle School District: District Of Columbia Public SchoolsHigh School: Eastern SeniorHigh School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: DCDC2265174 |
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Building Details Builder Model: Tear Down |
Building Area Building Area: 1584 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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No HOA |
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Lot Area: 1128 sqft |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
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Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Private Financing Available |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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Mls Number: DCDC2265174Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1584 |
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Source Internet Consumer Comment: YSource Internet Automated Valuation Display: YSource Internet Entire Listing Display: YSource Internet Address Display: Y |
Last check for updates: about 24 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Joseph Himali, (202) 669-4656
RLAH @properties
Co-Listing Agent: Sierra Kim, (210) 705-3936
RLAH @properties
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DCDC2265174
Also Listed on Bright MLS.
Market trends in Capitol Hill
Last updated May 2026
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
Price History for 609 Independence Ave SE
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 05/28/2026 | $1,750,000 | Listed For Sale | Bright MLS #DCDC2265174 |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $8,577 |
| Assessment | $1,009,090 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 609 Independence Ave SE
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.10 | Townhouse | $1,125,000 | 08/22/25 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,300 | |
0.09 | Townhouse | $1,025,000 | 04/15/26 | 3 | - | 1,425 | |
0.06 | Townhouse | $850,000 | 04/28/26 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,264 | |
0.08 | Townhouse | $890,000 | 10/17/25 | 5 | 3 | 2,220 | |
0.06 | Townhouse | $1,450,000 | 05/27/26 | 3 | 3.5 | 2,400 | |
0.11 | Townhouse | $835,000 | 08/26/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,624 | |
0.21 | Townhouse | $885,000 | 11/14/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,566 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 609 Independence Ave SE.
- Eastern High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 909 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy daughter things were missed place or stolen and the school did nothing. They are unprofessional and all over the place, the kids basically run the school.Parent Review10mo ago - Brent Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 421 Students
10/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI am a Brent Elementary alumni whom is very very very fond of the school environment. The teachers are nice and helpful. They really care and wanted me to succeed. I became best friends with one of the teachers the first of kindergarten. To this day we are still besties for the resties. It is super easy to make friends I still have many close friends from when I was at Brent. The teachers very active in and out of the classroom. One of my favorite memory’s was when my teacher would play kick ball with us. Just know that sending your child to this amazing school is a great decision.Other Review2y ago - Jefferson Middle School Academy
- 6-8
- Public
- 409 Students
5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI was gonna save my reviews until my child graduated from the school however he is now in a transfer because of the school the new principal along with the principles and administrative staff deflect on behavior issues that disrupt the learning process with the class this school has become a decline of neatness from being a generational student myself we have gone from making parents accountable for their children's behavior to allowing students to do what they want to do when they want to do it without allowing Physical consequence For the actions thanks such as home suspensions parent-teacher and administrative conferences and all of those things. A lot of the teachers are Really really great lesson providers and they do their best to keep the learning process going however the administrative staff do not back them up and all the principal cares about is her LGBTQ and all the other letters where she's enforcing that behavior process yet alone that The issues were volving around the financial stability of the school they are no longer parent community oriented and and the administrative staff only deals with issues that scratch their back or make them feel superior not accountable. It was a hard decision to let my child go from that school however the school that they attend now is a much better school and it's so crazy because Jefferson used to be one of the top DCP S junior high schools I don't know if it was because they converted to a middle school whatever it is if you know that your child excels in the learning process do not send your child here unless it is an ultimate decision where you had to make a serious sacrifice because I guarantee you They will not learn much if the teacher has to be the counselor the parent the teacher and the provider all Within a 45 minute period of 20 to 25 plus students. I am extremely disappointed of the new curriculum way that they handle things I am extremely disappointed of the new curriculum way that they handle things. And it's so crazy because a lot of their staff has already left I can count how many times my child has had to go without a subject teacher With the school year So until they fix the behavior disciplinary process this school will go down in rocksOther Review1y ago 
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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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609 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003 is a studio, 1,584 sqft townhouse built in 1951. 609 Independence Ave SE is located in Capitol Hill, Washington. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Bright MLS on May 28, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# DCDC2265174.