1237 Potomac Ave SE
Description
Inside, warm oak hardwood floors and painted brick accents create inviting contrast throughout the updated interior. The semi-open floor plan offers flexible space to relax, work, and dine with an easy, natural flow. The renovated kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring GE Café black stainless...Tucked behind a spacious, fenced front yard just one block from the Metro, this stylish 2-bedroom, 1-bath townhouse blends historic Capitol Hill charm with thoughtful modern updates.
Inside, warm oak hardwood floors and painted brick accents create inviting contrast throughout the updated interior. The semi-open floor plan offers flexible space to relax, work, and dine with an easy, natural flow. The renovated kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring GE Café black stainless steel appliances, classic butcher block countertops, a gas range, farmhouse sink, and generous cabinet storage. Step outside to your private, fenced rear deck — perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails.
Upstairs, two light-filled bedrooms provide comfortable retreats. The updated bath showcases exposed brick, a clawfoot tub, and an automated skylight/vent for added light and ventilation. Major systems were thoughtfully updated in 2020, including the tankless water heater, combination washer/dryer, and Mitsubishi mini-split systems. Truly amazing fenced-in outdoor spaces in front and back perfect for entertaining, lounging, and pets. Just a few short blocks from pet-friendly congressional cemetery.
Beyond your front door, enjoy the best of Capitol Hill living. Rated a “Walker’s & Biker’s Paradise” and “Excellent” for transit, you’re moments from District Donut, Harris Teeter, Safeway, Eastern Market, Barracks Row, Navy Yard, and the Metro. Commuting is effortless with quick access to I-695, I-395, and I-295. Classic character. Modern comfort. Unbeatable convenience. Welcome home.
Listing Agent
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megan.conway@compass.comP: (202)-262-2815
Property Details for 1237 Potomac Avenue Southeast
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Property Details for 1237 Potomac Avenue Southeast
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC2246800 |
| Days on Market | 15 |
| Taxes | $5,072 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.01 AC / 606 SF |
| County | District of Columbia |
Location
Building Information for 1237 Potomac Avenue Southeast
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1Property Information for 1237 Potomac Avenue Southeast
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: SHIRLEY CHISHOLM (WASHINGTON DC)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY (WASHINGTON DC)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: EASTERN SENIOR (WASHINGTON DC)
- County: WASHINGTON
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Property Manager Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Assessed Value: $688,670
- Year Assessed: 2026
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $269,500
- City Town Tax: $5,072
- Land Assessed Value: $419,170
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Historic: Yes
- Zoning: RA-2
- Tax Lot: 7
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
- Total Finished SQFT: 810.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 810.00
- Total SQFT: 810.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Brick, High
- Flooring Type: Wood, Ceramic Tile
- Foundation Details: Crawl Space
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Soil Types: Chillum-Urban Land Complex
- Parcel ID: 15995226
- Additional Parcels: No
- Type Of Parking: On Street
- Interior Features: Floor Plan - Open, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Fireplace: No
- Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Water Heater - Tankless, Washer - Front Loading, Dryer - Front Loading
- Accessibility Features: None
- Window Features: Replacement, Skylights
- Laundry Type: Main Floor
- Spa: No
- Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Enclosed
- Pool: No Pool
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s), Ductless/Mini-Split
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Washington D.C. Association of REALTORS
Property History for 1237 Potomac Avenue Southeast
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2246800 | $699,900 | — |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1473963214 | $697,000 | +15.7% / yr |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2011658 | $697,000 | — |
| Sep 7, 2021 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2011658 | — | |
| Sep 7, 2021 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2011658 | — | |
| Sep 6, 2021 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2011658 | — | |
| Sep 6, 2021 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2011658 | — | |
| Sep 3, 2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2011658 | $675,000 | — |
| Dec 31, 2020 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC458156 | — | |
| Apr 27, 2020 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #667318283 | $565,000 | +5.0% / yr |
| Apr 27, 2020 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC460676 | $565,000 | — |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC460676 | — | |
| Mar 6, 2020 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC458156 | $599,000 | — |
| Mar 6, 2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC460676 | $599,000 | — |
| Feb 26, 2020 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC458156 | $599,000 | — |
| Feb 14, 2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC458156 | $599,000 | — |
| Aug 15, 2008 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #251395190 | $318,700 | — |
| Aug 15, 2008 | Closed BRIGHT #1005631934 | $318,000 | — |
| Jul 15, 2008 | Pending BRIGHT #1005631934 | — | |
| Jan 5, 2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005631934 | $399,999 | — |
| Apr 10, 2000 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC254590 | $54,000 | — |
| Feb 15, 2000 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC254590 | — | |
| Jan 14, 2000 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC254590 | $56,700 | — |
| Oct 31, 1995 | Closed BRIGHT #1005706808 | $22,500 | — |
| Oct 11, 1995 | Pending BRIGHT #1005706808 | — | |
| Sep 19, 1995 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005706808 | $25,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2246800 | $699,900 |
| 10/04/2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1473963214 | $697,000 +15.7% / yr |
| 10/04/2021 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2011658 | $697,000 |
| 09/07/2021 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2011658 | — |
| 09/07/2021 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2011658 | — |
| 09/06/2021 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2011658 | — |
| 09/06/2021 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2011658 | — |
| 09/03/2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2011658 | $675,000 |
| 12/31/2020 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC458156 | — |
| 04/27/2020 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #667318283 | $565,000 +5.0% / yr |
| 04/27/2020 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC460676 | $565,000 |
| 04/03/2020 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC460676 | — |
| 03/06/2020 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC458156 | $599,000 |
| 03/06/2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC460676 | $599,000 |
| 02/26/2020 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC458156 | $599,000 |
| 02/14/2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC458156 | $599,000 |
| 08/15/2008 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #251395190 | $318,700 |
| 08/15/2008 | Closed BRIGHT #1005631934 | $318,000 |
| 07/15/2008 | Pending BRIGHT #1005631934 | — |
| 01/05/2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005631934 | $399,999 |
| 04/10/2000 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC254590 | $54,000 |
| 02/15/2000 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC254590 | — |
| 01/14/2000 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC254590 | $56,700 |
| 10/31/1995 | Closed BRIGHT #1005706808 | $22,500 |
| 10/11/1995 | Pending BRIGHT #1005706808 | — |
| 09/19/1995 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005706808 | $25,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1237 Potomac Avenue Southeast
Schools near 1237 Potomac Avenue Southeast
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Shirley Chisholm Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Jefferson Middle School Academy Public6 to 8 | ||
Eastern High School Public9 to 12 | ||
School-Within-School @ Goding PublicPK to 5 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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