216 12th St SE

Washington, DC 20003

$1,679,000
Price
5
Beds
2,850 Sq. Ft.
$589 / Sq. Ft.
2,850
Sq. Ft.
$589
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

LOCATION! Perfectly positioned just blocks from Lincoln Park and Eastern Market, this wide and light-filled bayfront home offers exceptional scale and flexibility. Offering over 2,700 square feet, this thoughtfully configured 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence with multiple outdoor spaces blends historic charm with modern versatility.
The sun-filled home features warm wood floors, a gracious deep living room, a fireplace and a sleek open kitchen that flows effortlessly to a rear porch and professionally...LOCATION! Perfectly positioned just blocks from Lincoln Park and Eastern Market, this wide and light-filled bayfront home offers exceptional scale and flexibility. Offering over 2,700 square feet, this thoughtfully configured 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence with multiple outdoor spaces blends historic charm with modern versatility.

The sun-filled home features warm wood floors, a gracious deep living room, a fireplace and a sleek open kitchen that flows effortlessly to a rear porch and professionally landscaped patio — an outdoor retreat rarely found on the Hill. Upstairs enjoy 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with another rear porch overlooking the gardens.

Designed with adaptability in mind, the home includes a renovated two-bedroom, one-bath lower-level with its own kitchen, living area, and private front and rear entrances. Ideal for extended living, guest quarters, au pair suite, or income-producing rental. The home is currently opened up to be one house and can stay this way or can easily convert back to a two-unit.

A seamless blend of historic scale and contemporary living with unbeatable proximity to Lincoln Park, Eastern Market, and neighborhood favorites.

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Property Details for 216 12th Street Southeast

Ownership
Fee Simple
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
Subdivision
CAPITOL HILL (WASHINGTON DC)
Total Parking Spaces
0
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes

Amenities

  • Patio
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Open Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Basement
LISTING UPDATED: 04/02/2026 09:46 AM

Property Details for 216 12th Street Southeast

StatusComing Soon
Days on Market-
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,611 SF
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%
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Location

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Building Information for 216 12th Street Southeast

Stories3Residences-Year Built1900Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,611 SF

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$9,402 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,455

Property Taxes

$947

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 216 12th Street Southeast

Location
Location
  • School District Name: District Of Columbia Public Schools (Washington DC)
  • School District County ID: 121140357950
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,850.00
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dryer, Washer
  • Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit

Property History for 216 12th Street Southeast

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 10, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #692886020

$1,550,000—
Mar 10, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1453705677

$1,550,000

+4.1% / yr

Mar 10, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC507888

$1,550,000—
Feb 13, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC507888

—
Feb 11, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC507888

$1,495,000—
Jul 25, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576508312

$1,285,000

+6.8% / yr

Jul 25, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1003946833

$1,285,000—
Jun 28, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1003946833

—
Jun 15, 2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003946833

$1,295,000—
Oct 12, 2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #299715251

$878,000

+0.1% / yr

Oct 12, 2010

Closed

BRIGHT #1005009304

$878,000—
Sep 14, 2010

Pending

BRIGHT #1005009304

—
Sep 10, 2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005009304

$859,000—
Apr 15, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #243730078

$871,000—
Apr 15, 2005

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC167498

$871,000—
Mar 14, 2005

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC167498

—
Mar 11, 2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC167498

$725,000—
Jun 25, 1997

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC305092

$260,000—
Apr 15, 1997

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC305092

—
Apr 9, 1997

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC305092

$269,900—
Sep 22, 1995

Closed

BRIGHT #1005702800

$235,000—
Aug 6, 1995

Pending

BRIGHT #1005702800

—
Mar 17, 1995

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005702800

$235,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/10/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #692886020

$1,550,000
03/10/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1453705677

$1,550,000

+4.1% / yr

03/10/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC507888

$1,550,000
02/13/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC507888

—
02/11/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC507888

$1,495,000
07/25/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576508312

$1,285,000

+6.8% / yr

07/25/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1003946833

$1,285,000
06/28/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1003946833

—
06/15/2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003946833

$1,295,000
10/12/2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #299715251

$878,000

+0.1% / yr

10/12/2010

Closed

BRIGHT #1005009304

$878,000
09/14/2010

Pending

BRIGHT #1005009304

—
09/10/2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005009304

$859,000
04/15/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #243730078

$871,000
04/15/2005

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC167498

$871,000
03/14/2005

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC167498

—
03/11/2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC167498

$725,000
06/25/1997

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC305092

$260,000
04/15/1997

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC305092

—
04/09/1997

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC305092

$269,900
09/22/1995

Closed

BRIGHT #1005702800

$235,000
08/06/1995

Pending

BRIGHT #1005702800

—
03/17/1995

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005702800

$235,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 216 12th Street Southeast

Taxable ValueLand$634,960Additions$791,600Total$1,426,560
Tax Record2025$11,362 ($947 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,810 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,810 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,611 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1900Year Renovated2004ZoningRF-1CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN1015 0125Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 216 12th Street Southeast

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Payne Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Eliot-Hine Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Eastern High School
Public - 9 to 12
School-Within-School @ Goding
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Payne Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Eliot-Hine Middle School
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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More information about 216 12th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003

216 12th Street Southeast is a townhouse Coming Soon in Washington, DC 20003. This property is currently priced at $1,679,000. This listing's school district is District Of Columbia Public Schools. Nearby schools include Payne Elementary School, Eliot-Hine Middle School and Eastern High School. 216 12th Street Southeast is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 2,850 sqft townhouse built in 1900.

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