537 7th Street Southeast

Closed 1/6/17

Sold

Last Sold Price

$925,000

3 beds3 baths

537 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

TownhouseProperty Type

0.04 acresLot Size

1890Year Built

1 carParking Spaces

Description

New Listing! Classic Federal perfectly positioned on quiet street yet one block from coveted Barracks Row! Spacious open floor plan flooded w/light. Sunny kit with eat-in breakfast space. HUGE over-sized garage w/extra storage & outdoor space. 3BRs 2FBs + powder rm. Master BR w/custom closets & ensuite BA. In bounds for fab Brent Elem. & steps to Eastern Mkt Metro!New Listing! Classic Federal perfectly positioned on quiet street yet one block from coveted Barracks Row! Spacious open floor plan flooded w/light. Sunny kit with eat-in breakfast space. HUGE over-sized garage w/extra storage & outdoor space. 3BRs 2FBs + powder rm. Master BR w/custom closets & ensuite BA. In bounds for fab Brent Elem. & steps to Eastern Mkt Metro!

Listing closed: 01/06/2017 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1001379315

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$960,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

91.6%

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$885,000

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3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,710
Square Feet: 0.02
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Principal and Interest

$4,780

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 537 7th Street Southeast

Property Details

Taxes: $5,894 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: District of Columbia
Tax ID Number: 0877//0861
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Style: Federal
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: CAPITOL HILL
Subdivision: CAPITOL HILL (WASHINGTON DC)
Legal Subdivision: CAPITOL HILL
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Central Air: Yes
Basement: No
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1890
Lot Size: 0.04 AC / 1,668 SF

Location

In City Limits: Yes
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121140357950
Elementary School: BRENT (WASHINGTON DC)
County: WASHINGTON

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2015
Tax Assessed Value: $807,170

Year Assessed: 2016
Improvement Assessed Value: $331,420
City Town Tax: $5,894
Land Assessed Value: $475,750
Tax Lot: 861

Lease Information

Concessions: No
Concessions Amount: $0

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Rooms

Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Green Info

Green Energy Generation: PV Solar Array(s) Leased

Building Info

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,320.00
Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet

Construction Materials: Brick Front
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3007/1273/6907/300712736907_512_384_WM_Vy-Kdqlo6HBky4y9.jpg
Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
Room and Floor: 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-Upper Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Property Attached Y/N: true

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Area: 1,668.00
Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum

Parcel ID: 15990103

Parking

Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener

Interior Features

Interior Features: Combination Dining/Living, Primary Bath(s), Crown Moldings, Chair Railings, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Security System
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://tour.homevisit.com/mls/179981/537-7TH-ST-SE-WASHINGTON-DC-20003

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool
Pool Private: No

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.leemurphy.net

Property History for 537 7th Street Southeast

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jan 6, 2017	Closed BRIGHT #1001379315	$925,000	—
Dec 4, 2016	Pending BRIGHT #1001379315		—
Nov 10, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001379315	$949,900	—
Aug 20, 2010	Closed BRIGHT #1004907008	$698,500	—
Jun 27, 2010	Pending BRIGHT #1004907008		—
Jun 18, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004907008	$698,500	—
Feb 17, 2006	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC184542	$620,000	—
Jan 19, 2006	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC184542		—
Nov 18, 2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC184542	$629,000	—
Sep 20, 2002	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC199010	$390,000	—
Aug 23, 2002	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC199010		—
Aug 23, 2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC199010	$390,000	—
May 28, 1998	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC282880	$210,000	—
May 1, 1998	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC282880		—
May 1, 1998	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC282880	$210,000	—
Apr 30, 1998	Expired BRIGHT #DCDC325730	$255,000	—
Jan 23, 1998	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC325730	$255,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
01/06/2017	Closed BRIGHT #1001379315	$925,000
12/04/2016	Pending BRIGHT #1001379315	—
11/10/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001379315	$949,900
08/20/2010	Closed BRIGHT #1004907008	$698,500
06/27/2010	Pending BRIGHT #1004907008	—
06/18/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004907008	$698,500
02/17/2006	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC184542	$620,000
01/19/2006	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC184542	—
11/18/2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC184542	$629,000
09/20/2002	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC199010	$390,000
08/23/2002	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC199010	—
08/23/2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC199010	$390,000
05/28/1998	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC282880	$210,000
05/01/1998	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC282880	—
05/01/1998	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC282880	$210,000
04/30/1998	Expired BRIGHT #DCDC325730	$255,000
01/23/1998	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC325730	$255,000

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

Public Records for 537 7th Street Southeast

Taxable ValueLand$590Additions-Total$590

Tax Record2025$10 ($1 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Lot Size68 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous Vacant LandZoningRF-1CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN0877 0923

Schools near 537 7th Street Southeast

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Brent Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.3 mi
5/10	Jefferson Middle School Academy	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.4 mi
3/10	Eastern High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
6/10	Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	3.2 mi
NR	River Terrace Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	3 to 12	2.2 mi
8/10	Dorothy I. Height Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	4.7 mi
NR	Waterfront Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.8 mi
NR	Capitol Learning Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 4	0.1 mi
NR	Capitol Hill Day School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Brent Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
5/10	Jefferson Middle School Academy Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.4 mi
3/10	Eastern High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
6/10	Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) Public9 to 12 Nearby school	3.2 mi
NR	River Terrace Elementary School Public3 to 12 Nearby school	2.2 mi
8/10	Dorothy I. Height Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	4.7 mi
NR	Waterfront Academy PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Capitol Learning Academy PrivateK to 4 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	Capitol Hill Day School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 mi

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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This home: 537 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	$925,000	3	3	–	1,668
539 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	$707,000	2	3	1,320	1,554
541 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	$2,300,000	5	7	4,870	2,910
533 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	$700,000	3	4	2,092	2,667
545 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	–	–	–	9,042	3,163
525 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	$1,820,000	4	4	3,000	2,213
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