947 15th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
built-in bookshelf
second bedroom (recently painted)
OFF MARKET

$970,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,000 sqft

947 15th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Capitol Hill
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 7, 2006 for $450,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$970K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$64K (+7.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$522K (+116%)
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 +43% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$972K
August 2026$970K
July 2026$974K
June 2026$1M
May 2026$993K
April 2026$970K
March 2026$953K
February 2026$931K
January 2026$916K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
817 Kentucky Ave SE, Washington, DC
0.11
Single-Family Home
$971,108
07/20/26
4
2
1,520
1112 I St SE, Washington, DC
0.38
Single-Family Home
$825,000
05/07/26
3
1.5
1,570
400 15th St SE, Washington, DC
0.36
Single-Family Home
$930,000
04/17/26
4
2
2,344
1327 Ives Pl SE, Washington, DC
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,135,000
05/26/26
3
2.5
1,655
514 13th St SE, Washington, DC
0.34
Single-Family Home
$870,000
08/28/26
2
1.5
1,424
718 Kentucky Ave SE, Washington, DC
0.17
Single-Family Home
$736,250
09/10/25
3
1
1,254
323 Kentucky Ave SE, Washington, DC
0.44
Single-Family Home
$450,000
04/30/26
3
1
1,112
1616 D St SE, Washington, DC
0.41
Single-Family Home
$925,000
04/28/26
2
2.5
1,654
903 11th St SE, Washington, DC
0.42
Single-Family Home
$777,000
04/02/26
3
2.5
1,520
1604 D St SE, Washington, DC
0.40
Single-Family Home
$945,000
04/21/26
3
3
1,708

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
939 15th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.02
$998,500
4
2
1,760
For Sale
914 15th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.03
$635,000
2
1
1,008
For Sale
1430 K St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.03
$875,000
3
2.5
1,836
Recently Sold
1505 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.05
$460,000
2
1
1,192
Recently Sold
1415 Ives Pl SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.05
$739,300
3
2.5
900
Off Market
1420 K St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.04
$932,500
3
2
1,956
Off Market
1414 K St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.05
$780,800
3
1
1,395
Off Market
1433 K St SE #202, Washington, DC 20003
0.04
$453,800
2
2
805
Off Market
1514 K St SE #2, Washington, DC 20003
0.05
$465,000
2
1
772
Recently Sold
1002 15th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
0.05
$805,700
3
1.5
1,684
Off Market
1500 Pennsylvania Ave SE #305, Washington, DC 20003
0.08
$325,000
1
1
590
For Sale
1500 Pennsylvania Ave SE #410, Washington, DC 20003
0.08
$422,100
2
1
666
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 947 15th St SE.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1920
2,000 sqft
$485/sqft
Garage

About this House

Charming three-bedroom home in walking/biking friendly Capitol Hill neighborhood. This renovated row house has a clean kitchen, 2 bathrooms, laundry, and basement with updates space that still keeping the personality and character of this 1918 built house. New dishwasher and freshly painted rooms. Three blocks from Potomac Ave. Metro and close proximity to Eastern Market, 8th Street, and Harris Teeter. Plus, quick access to 295 and 395. One car garage with plenty of space for storage. Larger kitchen/dining area that is perfect for entertaining. Grassy backyard with potential for gardening. Steps away from The Roost, a dynamic culinary clubhouse with several food and beverage concepts designed for every palate on 14th Street (Slated to open Summer 2020). Pets considered. Available May 1 or June 1. This property is managed by responsible landlords that care about this home and neighborhood.

-Paying for utilities (water, gas, electric) cable, telephone and-or internet are also the tenant(s) responsibility
-maintaining back and front yard
-shoveling sidewalk after a snow
-using a 9 by 12 rug in the living room and dining room to preserve floors
-agree to a 15% increase in rent after 18 months
-report any damages
-pay $250 deposit for pets
-give at least a two-month notice when leaving
-inform the landlord of any major changes (including roommates, pets, or anything to do with the house)
-Tenant(s) cannot rent a room(s) through Airbnb or similar services.
947 15th St SE, Washington, DC 20003 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,000 sqft single-family home in Capitol Hill, built in 1920. It last sold for $450,000 on Jun 7, 2006. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2021 with an asking price of $3,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 16, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $970,000, with a rent estimate of $4,842/month.

Home Details for 947 15th St SE

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Mud Room
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 2010
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Row House

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1862 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 16, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Aug 13, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$3,800
Feb 23, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
May 19, 2020
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$3,800
Mar 17, 2020
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$3,800

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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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Capitol Hill

At least 298 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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    "Quiet, quaint, great community and neighborly. Easy to drive or walk. Close to so many restaurants and many grocery options. "
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    "Safety and be aware of your surroundings. Low crime in neighborhoods and police patrolling the areas. "
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    "the metro is kind of a far walk. but there's a lot of bus stops. so it kind of balances out. the bus lines that come through do so pretty often "
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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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  • David K
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "Great families, sights, mature landscape, parking, and sidewalks that are perfect for strollers and dog walks "
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    "This is a pet friendly neighborhood. There is plenty of places to walk your dog and a few dog parks in the area. "
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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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Laverne B.
    "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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  • Fairmichaelj
    "nice neighborhood. walking distance to great restaraunts. Close to the national mall and all the museums. Market is very close by. "
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  • Millerar
    "I love it here. Walkable, friendly neighborhood. Great restaurants nearby. Public transportation is plentiful. "
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  • Kevin K.
    "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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  • Luvdaflix
    "Many responsible and courteous dog owners in this community. Most owners walk animals on lease and are typically friendly."
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  • Miah A. C.
    "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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  • AK
    "This area is great for families. I always see parents and their kids out/about (lots of amazing dogs as well). There are 2 great parks nearby and 2 charter schools. "
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  • Cristina B.
    "We love Capitol Hill! It is perfect for young families and young couples with dogs. It has a very residential feel but with bars and restaurants only 10min walking by foot. Everyone is quite friendly and it’s very family friendly with lots of activities for kids!"
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    "Events at the Marine Commandant’s house, walking distance to Nat’s park, Barracks Row events, local running groups all make this neighborhood feel like a community! "
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    "The diversity in groups settings, the neighbors, etc. Great people to live & share a community with. "
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  • Cristina B.
    "It’s a great neighborhood for kids and families! An awesome listserve and lots of supportive parents. Easy to make friends!"
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  • Alicia D.
    "Capitol Hill is a very residential area that is easily walkable to everything metropolitan. It’s like a quiet suburban bubble in the middle of everything you need. "
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  • Chris
    "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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    "Nice neighborhood, friendly neighbors and commute to get around easy. Close store and restaurants convenient."
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    "There are many families and nice parks. Neighbors do look out for one another and there is a sense of community "
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  • Liza
    "there are plenty of events including markets, restaurants, fairs, parks, dog walks, people running, music festivals, food festivals "
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  • Sheila F.
    "The original homes make it unique. However, it's no longer unique as every square inch is being built on!"
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  • Katie M.
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Frequently asked questions about 947 15th St SE

  • What is 947 15th St SE estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 947 15th St SE in Washington, DC is $970,000.
  • What is the price history for 947 15th St SE?
    947 15th St SE in Washington, DC last sold for $450,000 in June 2006.
  • 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 947 15th St SE have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 947 15th St SE in Washington, DC has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 947 15th St SE?
    The lot at 947 15th St SE in Washington, DC is about 0.04 acres (1,862 sq ft).

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