638 A St SE
Washington, DC 20003
Capitol Hill- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,328 sqft
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,328 sqft
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Description
Victorian semi-detached Brick Bay-front 3 BR, 2.5 Bath home. The house is approximately 2,300 square feet on a 2,600 SF lot (house is 22 feet wide and lot is 25 feet wide). The house is 1 block from Eastern Market and East Capitol Street, 5 blocks to Lincoln Park, 6 blocks to US Capitol Complex and walking distance to retail/restaurants of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Avenues. Outdoor space includes a 30-foot long side deck as well as a sunken patio in the back with brickwork and landscaping. garage plus a side yard area and walkway/gate connecting front of house to the side deck & rear patio. Main floor consists of an entry vestibule, large double living room with bay (ceilings over 11-feet), dining room, powder room and kitchen. Living room includes wood-burning fireplace and access to exterior side deck. Dining room has a wood-burning fireplace plus a wall of windows/french doors leading to the side deck. Kitchen has been updated with Viking range, Bosch paneled dishwasher and polished nickel hardware. Living room, master bedroom, dining room and halls have original unpainted trim. Master BR and living room are south facing with wood plantation shutters. Master suite located in front half of the house and includes walk-in closet and en-suite bath. Master bath has glass shower and separate soaking tub, double vanities, commode room. Hall closet off the master. There are 2 additional bedrooms on the second floor and a 2nd hallway full bath. Original detail includes transoms, ceiling medallions, plantation shutters, corbels, arches, hinges, curved plaster walls. Heating is radiator, cooling is central (package unit on the roof).
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Home Details for 638 A St SE
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Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bath |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Radiant, OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Radiant |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood |
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherExterior: BrickGarden |
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached |
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Year Built Year Built: 1900Year Updated: 2012 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Queen Anne / Victorian |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 2613 sqft |
Price History for 638 A St SE
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 08/23/2012 | $1,480,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 06/05/2012 | $1,695,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 04/29/2012 | $1,795,000 | Listed For Sale | N/A |
| 12/27/2011 | $1,030,000 | Sold | N/A |
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $16,783 |
| Assessment | $2,064,290 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 638 A St SE
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.20 | Townhouse | $1,805,000 | 08/11/25 | 3 | 3 | 2,280 | |
0.13 | Townhouse | $1,425,000 | 01/16/26 | 3 | 3.5 | 2,200 | |
0.15 | Townhouse | $1,500,000 | 12/02/25 | 3 | 3 | 3,423 | |
0.17 | Townhouse | $1,740,000 | 04/13/26 | 4 | 3 | 3,079 | |
0.10 | Townhouse | $1,325,000 | 09/30/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,438 | |
0.30 | Townhouse | $1,575,000 | 03/09/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,544 | |
0.27 | Townhouse | $1,400,000 | 01/30/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,890 | |
0.08 | Townhouse | $1,285,000 | 11/21/25 | 4 | 2 | 2,455 | |
0.37 | Townhouse | $1,375,000 | 08/15/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,834 | |
0.14 | Townhouse | $1,600,000 | 06/20/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,631 |
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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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638 A St SE, Washington, DC 20003 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,328 sqft townhouse built in 1900. 638 A St SE is located in Capitol Hill, Washington. This property is not currently available for sale. 638 A St SE was last sold on Aug 23, 2012 for $1,480,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 638 A St SE is $2,039,900.