409 Kentucky Ave SE

Description
The propertu features four bedrooms and two and a half baths across approximately 1,400 square feet , thoughtfully updated to blend contemporary finishes with the warmth and character of the original home. The main level offers a welcoming living room with fireplace, a spacious dining area, and a well-appointed kitchen...Welcome to 409 Kentucky Avenue SE—a beautifully renovated, charm-filled home on a picturesque, tree-lined Capitol Hill block, offering both refined living and exceptional versatility.
The propertu features four bedrooms and two and a half baths across approximately 1,400 square feet , thoughtfully updated to blend contemporary finishes with the warmth and character of the original home. The main level offers a welcoming living room with fireplace, a spacious dining area, and a well-appointed kitchen that opens seamlessly to the rear outdoor spaces—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.
Upstairs, three comfortable bedrooms provide flexibility for a variety of needs, complemented by a full bath and charming architectural details that reflect the home’s historic roots.
What truly sets this property apart is the detached accessory dwelling unit at the rear. Configured as fourth bedroom and second full bath, the space (approximately 14’ x 8’4”) offers incredible optionality—perfect as a long- or short-term rental, private office, guest suite, or creative studio.
The outdoor space is both lovely and private, featuring a patio and deck that create a peaceful urban retreat rarely found in the city. Whether hosting gatherings or enjoying quiet evenings, the setting is both functional and serene.
Located just moments from Eastern Market, Lincoln Park, and neighborhood favorites, this home offers the best of Capitol Hill living—historic charm, modern updates, and income-generating or lifestyle flexibility—all on one of the area’s most desirable streets.
THE CURRENT OWNERS USED THE ACCESSORY UNIT AS AN AIRBNB AND RELIABLY GROSSED APPROXIMATED $20,000 ANNUALLY. Ask listing agent for details.
Property Details for 409 Kentucky Avenue Southeast
Property Details for 409 Kentucky Avenue Southeast
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC2258904 |
| Days on Market | 3 |
| Taxes | $6,905 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 AC / 1,047 SF |
| County | District of Columbia |
Location
Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Building Information for 409 Kentucky Avenue Southeast
Payment Calculator
$6,057 per month
30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest
$5,481
$575
$0
Property Information for 409 Kentucky Avenue Southeast
- In City Limits: Yes
- Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
- 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
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $908,570
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $427,340
- City Town Tax: $6,905
- Land Assessed Value: $481,230
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Zoning: PER DC
- Tax Lot: 50
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Foyer
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,400.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,274.00
- Total SQFT: 1,400.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
- Parcel ID: 15996545
- Type Of Parking: On Street
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Has Laundry
- Pool: No Pool
- Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.WFP.com
Property History for 409 Kentucky Avenue Southeast
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2258904 | $1,100,000 | — |
| May 7, 2026 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2258904 | — | |
| May 3, 2026 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2258904 | — | |
| May 3, 2026 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2258904 | — | |
| May 1, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2258904 | $995,000 | — |
| Sep 23, 2016 | Closed BRIGHT #1001373699 | $750,000 | — |
| Sep 22, 2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #579445228 | $750,000 | +4.1% / yr |
| Aug 18, 2016 | Pending BRIGHT #1001373699 | — | |
| Aug 10, 2016 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001373699 | $699,000 | — |
| Aug 25, 2009 | Closed BRIGHT #1005409310 | $564,000 | — |
| Aug 21, 2009 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #275324908 | $563,999 | — |
| Jul 13, 2009 | Pending BRIGHT #1005409310 | — | |
| Jul 9, 2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005409310 | $559,000 | — |
| Oct 25, 2000 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC252882 | $180,000 | — |
| Aug 14, 2000 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC252882 | — | |
| Aug 11, 2000 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC252882 | $169,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2026 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2258904 | $1,100,000 |
| 05/07/2026 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2258904 | — |
| 05/03/2026 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2258904 | — |
| 05/03/2026 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2258904 | — |
| 05/01/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2258904 | $995,000 |
| 09/23/2016 | Closed BRIGHT #1001373699 | $750,000 |
| 09/22/2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #579445228 | $750,000 +4.1% / yr |
| 08/18/2016 | Pending BRIGHT #1001373699 | — |
| 08/10/2016 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001373699 | $699,000 |
| 08/25/2009 | Closed BRIGHT #1005409310 | $564,000 |
| 08/21/2009 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #275324908 | $563,999 |
| 07/13/2009 | Pending BRIGHT #1005409310 | — |
| 07/09/2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005409310 | $559,000 |
| 10/25/2000 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC252882 | $180,000 |
| 08/14/2000 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC252882 | — |
| 08/11/2000 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC252882 | $169,500 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 409 Kentucky Avenue Southeast
Schools near 409 Kentucky Avenue Southeast
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | 1 to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Watkins Elementary School Public1 to 5 | ||
Stuart-Hobson 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.
Neighborhood Map and Transit
Similar Homes
Explore Nearby Homes
- Anacostia Homes for Sale
- Washington Navy Yard Historic District Homes for Sale
- Washington Mall Homes for Sale
- Stanton Park Homes for Sale
- Southwest Waterfront Homes for Sale
- Southwest Washington Homes for Sale
- Southwest Employment District Homes for Sale
- Southeast Washington Homes for Sale
- Old City Homes for Sale
- Northeast Washington Homes for Sale
- Near Southeast Homes for Sale
- Navy Yard Homes for Sale
- Kingman Park Homes for Sale
- Hillcrest Homes for Sale
- Fort Dupont Park Homes for Sale
- Washington Navy Yard Homes for Sale
- Washington Homes for Sale
- Naval Anacost Annex Homes for Sale
- Arlington Homes for Sale
- Suitland Homes for Sale
- Capitol Heights Homes for Sale
- Fort Myer Homes for Sale
- Alexandria Homes for Sale
- Mount Rainier Homes for Sale
- Cheverly Homes for Sale
- Brentwood Homes for Sale
- Landover Homes for Sale
- Bladensburg Homes for Sale
- District Heights Homes for Sale
- Hyattsville Homes for Sale
- 20590 Homes for Sale
- 20540 Homes for Sale
- 20515 Homes for Sale
- 20376 Homes for Sale
- 20374 Homes for Sale
- 20201 Homes for Sale
- 20024 Homes for Sale
- 20020 Homes for Sale
- 20019 Homes for Sale
- 20002 Homes for Sale
- 20543 Homes for Sale
- 20204 Homes for Sale
- 20001 Homes for Sale
- 20373 Homes for Sale
- 20319 Homes for Sale
No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.
© 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable, but accuracy is not guaranteed. Listing information is from various brokers who participate in IDX and not all listings may be visible on the site. The property information being provided is for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated on 06/01/2026 03:09 PM


1