638 A St SE, Washington, DC 20003
OFF MARKET

638 A St SE
Washington, DC 20003

Capitol Hill
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,328 sqft

$2,034,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 17, 2026

$2,034,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 17, 2026
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,328 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.04M
Since last month
Decreased$13K (-0.6%)
Since last year
Increased$26K (+1.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$557K (+37.6%)
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 +13% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$2.04M
July 2026$2.01M
June 2026$2.05M
May 2026$2.04M
April 2026$2.05M
March 2026$2.04M
February 2026$2M
January 2026$1.95M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
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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
811 E Capitol St SE, Washington, DC
0.13
Townhouse
$1,425,000
01/16/26
3
3.5
2,200
115 7th St NE, Washington, DC
0.18
Townhouse
$1,550,000
06/30/26
3
3.5
2,379
626 A St NE, Washington, DC
0.15
Townhouse
$1,500,000
12/02/25
3
3
3,423
638 N Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC
0.11
Townhouse
$1,479,000
07/17/26
3
2.5
1,722
101 6th St NE, Washington, DC
0.17
Townhouse
$1,740,000
04/13/26
4
3
3,079
647 A St SE, Washington, DC
0.03
Townhouse
$1,500,000
07/15/26
4
3
1,710
512 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC
0.14
Townhouse
$1,450,000
05/27/26
3
3.5
2,400
120 6th St SE, Washington, DC
0.10
Townhouse
$1,325,000
09/30/25
3
1.5
1,438
615 A St NE, Washington, DC
0.13
Townhouse
$1,285,000
05/21/26
3
1.5
1,498
229 8th St NE, Washington, DC
0.30
Townhouse
$1,575,000
03/09/26
3
2.5
1,544

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
643 A St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.03
$1,351,500
2
2.5
1,692
Off Market
639 A St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.04
$3,379,000
6
4.5
4,045
Off Market
647 A St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.03
$1,500,000
4
3
1,710
Recently Sold
633 E Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.05
$2,104,900
6
4
3,104
Off Market
A 614th St, Washington, DC 20003
0.05
$1,743,400
2
2.5
4,399
Off Market
632 Browns 1/2 Ct SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.04
$648,900
2
1.5
818
Off Market
632 Browns Ct SE #1/2, Washington, DC 20003
0.04
$610,400
2
1.5
818
Off Market
101 7th St SE #4, Washington, DC 20003
0.04
$394,000
1
1
541
Off Market
630 Browns Ct SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.05
$705,000
2
1.5
700
Off Market
6 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.05
$2,075,000
6
5
3,603
Recently Sold
100 6th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.08
$1,496,400
5
3
2,220
Off Market
707 E Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.07
$1,824,400
4
3
2,944
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

Property Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1900
Living Area
2,328 sqft
Price/Sqft
$874
Parking
Garage

About this House

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).
638 A St SE, Washington, DC 20003 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,328 sqft townhouse in Capitol Hill, built in 1900. It last sold for $1,480,000 on Aug 23, 2012. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,034,900, with a rent estimate of $5,059/month.

Home Details for 638 A St SE

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: BrickGarden
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900Year Updated: 2012
Property Type / Style
Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Queen Anne / Victorian

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2613 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 23, 2012
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,480,000
Jun 5, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$1,695,000
Price decreased by 6%
Apr 29, 2012
Source: N/A
Listed For Sale
$1,795,000
Dec 27, 2011
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,030,000

Market trends in Capitol Hill

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.02M
$12.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$625
$17MoM
Available listings
138
15MoM
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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.
    "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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Frequently asked questions about 638 A St SE

  • What is 638 A St SE estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 638 A St SE in Washington, DC is $2,034,900.
  • What is the price history for 638 A St SE?
    638 A St SE in Washington, DC last sold for $1,480,000 in August 2012.
  • 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 $1.02M. That is up $12.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 638 A St SE have air conditioning?
    Yes, 638 A St SE in Washington, DC has air conditioning.
  • Does 638 A St SE have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 638 A St SE in Washington, DC has in-unit laundry.