656 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
SOLD
AUG 18, 2025

656 12th St NE
Washington, DC 20002

Near Northeast
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 2,037 sqft

$646,000

Last Sold: Aug 18, 2025
6% below list $686K
$317/sqft

$646,000

Last Sold: Aug 18, 2025
6% below list $686K
$317/sqft
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,037 sqft

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Description

Back on the market due to buyer did have funds to close. Best Value and Best Buy on the market in DC.! For all buyers who wished they got their hands on a perfect home to update before the developers turned it into a million dollar home….WELL THIS IS IT! Don’t walk…Run! Don’t hesitate…Rush! Don’t blink …Write! The Owner’s Estate proudly presents this gem of a home located in the highly desirable Capitol Hill/H ST Corridor. This property is being sold in “AS-IS” condition and is currently free of occupants, allowing for an immediate settlement to finalize the estate. Key Features: - Ideal Investment Opportunity: Perfect for buyers looking to build equity through sweat equity. With a bit of vision and effort, this home can be easily transformed into a stunning residence while you live in it. - Renovation Experience: Having renovated 28 homes in DC, I can confidently say that this listing is a unique opportunity for both homeowners and investors alike. - Must-See Property: This residence boasts an eye-catching facade, making it a standout even without a blooming garden. Interior Highlights: - Spacious 2,353 SF of interior living space across three levels - Abundant natural light with windows galore - Cozy fireplaces and beautiful hardwood floors - Exposed brick walls and unique spiral staircases (which can be converted back to traditional stairs) Outdoor Features: - A hidden side gated patio offers a perfect space for bikes, kayaks, dog runs, or a private retreat. Versatile Living Options: - The property has a rich history, with the primary entrance once accessed via a second-story front door. This layout opens up possibilities for a home office, business, or even an AirBnB unit on the first level. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of real estate with immense potential in a vibrant neighborhood. Don’t miss your chance to make this dream home your own!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from August 23, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
None
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$317/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 656 12th St NE

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Connecting Stairway,Front Entrance,FinishedNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2037 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 3Fireplace: Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: ThreeAccessibility: None
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: None
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1578 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 459 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: Side-by-Side, Twin/Semi-DetachedArchitecture: Side-by-Side,Twin/Semi-Detached
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0983//0817

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $686,000Price Per Sqft: $317/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Aug 23 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: WASHINGTONCommunity: Capitol Hill North
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: 2353 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 733 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DCDC2177726Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1578
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by John Bratton, (202) 744-2642
Bratton Realty
Bought with: Patti OConnor, (301) 922-7734, Compass
Co-Buyer's Agent: Sina Mollaan, (202) 270-7462, Compass
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DCDC2177726

Price History for 656 12th St NE

DatePriceEventSource
08/18/2025$646,000Sold
Bright MLS #DCDC2177726
07/31/2025$686,000ContingentBright MLS #DCDC2177726
07/04/2025$686,000PendingToActiveBright MLS #DCDC2177726
06/23/2025$686,000PendingBright MLS #DCDC2177726
06/03/2025$686,000ContingentBright MLS #DCDC2177726
05/28/2025$686,000PendingToActiveBright MLS #DCDC2177726
05/22/2025$686,000ContingentBright MLS #DCDC2177726
05/13/2025$686,000PriceChange
Bright MLS #DCDC2177726
03/07/2025$736,000PriceChange
Bright MLS #DCDC2177726
02/28/2025$776,000PendingToActiveBright MLS #DCDC2177726
02/18/2025$776,000ContingentBright MLS #DCDC2177726
02/12/2025$776,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #DCDC2177726
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,404
Assessment$923,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 656 12th St NE

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.31
Single-Family Home
$670,000
10/15/25
2
1.5
1,440
0.04
Single-Family Home
$1,010,000
01/08/26
4
3.5
2,140

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 656 12th St NE.
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Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Near Northeast

At least 162 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 95 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 84 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 69 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say parking is easy

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 46 % Say there are community events

  • 44 % Say it's quiet

  • 34 % Say car is needed

  • 21 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Rob & Allison Zimmerman
    "The feel for each neighborhood area can change dramatically once you cross the tracks or a major roadway so visit the area personally to get a true feel for the area when a house is located"
  • Trulia User
    "It is an urban area that is convenient to everything, yet very green and walkable with h many parks and other natural outdoor areas."
  • Trulia User
    "whera and we their kids r and who their friends friends r who r their parents what kind of work they do if their friends go to school or not"
  • Trulia User
    "Lots of green space, dog parks and off-leash hours at parks nearby, wide sidewalks for walking, many dogs walked at all hours of the day. "
  • Trulia User
    "It’s a beautiful neighborhood to walk your dog or children. There are many families with children or animals here. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. "
  • Trulia User
    "I don’t have a commute at the moment. We are minutes from the red line at union station, there is a street car on H St, if you’re more South, the eastern market stop is nearby, and there are buses to pretty much anywhere in the city."
  • Logan D.
    "Great quiet streets for walking , green spaces and parks, places for dogs to poop, multiple pet supply stores on H"
  • Kdcalcutt
    "There are plenty of wide well maintained sidewalks and 4 way stops. A grocery, pharmacy, and an ample number of family friendly restaurants are walkable."
  • Unspecified
    "Lots of young couples and families on this street, which makes for a quiet, pleasant and friendly vibe"
  • Csantilli65
    "Amazing corner store with lots of locals and block parties and h st festival and generally a nice neighborhood feel"
  • Mary F.
    "I like that we have several parks with fields here. This gives it quite the neighborhood feel. The neighbors are very nice! "
  • Chase T.
    "Very family oriented! Holidays are special the block really like decorating. Trick or treating is always a blast!"
  • JH
    "Beautiful historic homes. Family-friendly, short walk to many parks, schools, coffee shops, stores, and restaurants."
  • S
    "A few public dog parks; lots of buildings with private mini dog parks. Best for a small dog as there is only one large green space."
  • Dallas
    "Love my neighborhood and i couldnt imagine living anywhere else. Everyone is super friendly. Even the street cats are happy and friendly"
  • Kristi Z.
    "Small town in the big city. Great neighborhood community next to bars and restaurants. Love the constant additions in the area with Union Market and the H st area. NW has nothing on it "
  • Deanfees
    "Nice dog park near home and restaurants you can take your dog to for drinks 😉lots of side walks and relatively quite neighborhood "
  • Kristi Z.
    "The H ST festival is great and the whole neighborhood gets together to celebrate with a house party "
  • Lauradiederick
    "Easy access to public transportation. I use metro daily to commute to work. I also regularly use bus. I do not have a car, but have not missed it most of the time. "
  • Irwin t.
    "It’s fine for families. There are parks and a great rec center. The schools are getting better each year."
  • Lisa L.
    "It's close to parks. There's lots of space for dogs to run around."
  • Lisa L.
    "I love that I'm close to everything."
  • Lisa L.
    "The commute is busy and long."
  • Terri P.
    "It's great for pets—many parks and open spaces nearby."
  • Terri P.
    "I meet people from all over the world here. For a big city, it has a small town feel. There are beautiful buildings, so much to do, and top-notch restaurants."
  • Terri P.
    "My driving commute is terrible and long during rush hour."
  • Terri P.
    "There are great private schools and lots of culture to expose kids to."
  • Irwin t.
    "On a day to day basis, most people keep to themselves. There are lots of dogs and young children. The H street festival is a huge celebration each Fall that is fun to walk around. "
  • Jasira S.
    "Lots of dog parks and great dog walkers."
  • Raw M.
    "I like the way the neighborhood looks—it's so nice."
  • Jasira S.
    "I like the new up-and-coming sights and the neighborhood's historic feel."
  • Jasira S.
    "Parking is hard, but there's easy access to all public transpatation and Uber and Lyft cars are always in the area."
  • Jasira S.
    "Thay have great schools and sporting opportunies for kids."
  • Amani S.
    "The traffic can be really bad here, but you get used to it. There are a lot of small back roads."
  • Meghammaker10
    "I love noma! It’s a growing community with walkable streets no matter the time of day. Lots of apartments and I can see all the new business coming in this season. "
  • Sinhavikas
    "This is awesome neighborhood because you can walk to Restaurant from here and Union station is close by. "
  • Dustin
    "Amazing neighborhood. Amenities galore. Live, shop, and entertain all within a couple of blocks. Will soon be the most popular place to hang in DC!"
  • J B.
    "I really enjoy enjoy this neighborhood. It's close to H street and the Atlas District so there is always something going on."
  • Rebecca H.
    "This is a great neighborhood to live it. It features beautiful parks, playgrounds, excellent dining with new restaurants opening weekly, and great schools - Capitol Hill Cluster Schools! "

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656 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20002 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,037 sqft single-family home built in 1950. 656 12th St NE is located in Near Northeast, Washington. This property is not currently available for sale. 656 12th St NE was last sold on Aug 18, 2025 for $646,000 (6% lower than the asking price of $686,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 656 12th St NE is $631,000.