265 Kentucky Ave SE
Description
Inside, you’ll find a thoughtfully designed floor plan with generous living room, dining room, a breakfast nook, and a stylishly updated kitchen....Located just a few blocks from the vibrant Eastern Market, this stunning 4-bedroom, 2-bath end-unit row-home offers the perfect blend of historic charm and modern living. Situated on a spacious corner lot, the home enjoys abundant natural light from three exposures and rare private outdoor spaces, including a secluded patio ideal for outdoor entertaining.
Inside, you’ll find a thoughtfully designed floor plan with generous living room, dining room, a breakfast nook, and a stylishly updated kitchen. Upstairs, four comfortable bedrooms provide flexible space for guests, two full bathrooms, and a bonus space for a home office, or hobbies.
The rooftop terrace is the crown jewel—offering sweeping city views and the perfect spot to unwind at the end of the day. With its prime location, expansive lot, and distinctive features, this home is a rare find in one of DC’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
Property Details for 265 Kentucky Avenue Southeast
Property Details for 265 Kentucky Avenue Southeast
| Status | Pending |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC2215332 |
| Days on Market | 70 |
| Rental Incentives | - |
| Available Date | 09/01/2025 |
| Lease Term | - |
| Furnished | - |
| Compass Type | Rental |
| MLS Type | Residential Lease / Other |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 AC / 1,334 SF |
| County | District of Columbia |
Location
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Building Information for 265 Kentucky Avenue Southeast
Property Information for 265 Kentucky Avenue Southeast
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: WASHINGTON
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Zoning: RF-1
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
- Date Available: 09-01-2025
- Security Deposit: $6,800
- Minimum Lease in Months: 12
- Maximum Lease in Months: 36
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Case by Case Basis
- Pet Deposit: $500
- Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet
- Rent Spree Online Application: No
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,120.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total SQFT: 3,366.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Main Entrance Orientation: East
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Basement Type: Fully Finished
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Parcel ID: 15996461
- Type Of Parking: Off Street
- Off Street - # of Spaces: 1
- Fireplace: No
- Accessibility Features: None
- Security Features: Security System
- Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Upper Floor
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
- Pool: No Pool
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
Property History for 265 Kentucky Avenue Southeast
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2215332 | $6,500 | — |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2215332 | $6,800 | — |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Lease Out BRIGHT #DCDC2215332 | $6,800 | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2215332 | $6,800 | — |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2125278 | $6,000 | — |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Lease Out BRIGHT #DCDC2125278 | — | |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2125278 | $5,600 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2215332 | $6,500 |
| 09/08/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2215332 | $6,800 |
| 08/28/2025 | Lease Out BRIGHT #DCDC2215332 | $6,800 |
| 08/15/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2215332 | $6,800 |
| 03/12/2024 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2125278 | $6,000 |
| 03/12/2024 | Lease Out BRIGHT #DCDC2125278 | — |
| 01/19/2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2125278 | $5,600 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 265 Kentucky 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 |
|---|---|---|
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 |
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