538 13th St SE

$884,900
Price
3
Beds
1,850 Sq. Ft.
$478 / Sq. Ft.
1,850
Sq. Ft.
$478
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A new price reduction! Welcome to this beautifully updated row home located in the sought-after Capitol Hill section of DC. This classic DC Victorian-style home blends historic charm with modern upgrades, featuring hardwood floors, high ceilings, and abundant natural light throughout. The thoughtfully renovated kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and custom cabinetry—perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, enjoy two spacious master bedroom suites,...A new price reduction! Welcome to this beautifully updated row home located in the sought-after Capitol Hill section of DC. This classic DC Victorian-style home blends historic charm with modern upgrades, featuring hardwood floors, high ceilings, and abundant natural light throughout. The thoughtfully renovated kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and custom cabinetry—perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, enjoy two spacious master bedroom suites, each with a stylish, remodeled master bathroom. The basement level was converted to a separate unit with a separate entrance, which can easily be converted back. It offers flexible space ideal for a rental unit, a guest suite, or an additional living area. Step outside to a fenced-in backyard with a private rear deck—an urban oasis for relaxing or entertaining. Located just minutes from Eastern Market, Lincoln Park, Metro, shops, and top-rated restaurants. Don’t miss this Capitol Hill gem offering timeless character and contemporary comfort!

Property Details for 538 13th Street Southeast

Tax ID Number
1043//0124
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Victorian
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/03/2025 04:09 PM

Property Details for 538 13th Street Southeast

StatusActive
MLS #DCDC2213088
Days on Market127
Taxes$7,555 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1914
Lot Size0.02 AC / 961 SF
CountyDistrict of Columbia

Location

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Building Information for 538 13th Street Southeast

Stories3Residences-Year Built1914Lot Size0.02 AC / 961 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,002 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,373

Property Taxes

$630

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 538 13th Street Southeast

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121140357950
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: WASHINGTON
Waterfront / Water Access
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
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $902,720
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $431,690
  • City Town Tax: $7,555
  • Land Assessed Value: $471,030
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 124
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2017
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,850.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,850.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,950.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Basement Type: Front Entrance, Fully Finished, Improved, Outside Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Parcel ID: 15996594
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.therollinsgroup.com

Property History for 538 13th Street Southeast

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 3, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2213088

$884,900
Nov 5, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2213088

$899,900
Oct 6, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2213088

$915,000
Sep 1, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2213088

$925,000
Aug 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2213088

Jul 31, 2025

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC2213088

Jul 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2213088

$949,900
May 27, 2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC2164262

Mar 22, 2025

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC2164262

Feb 3, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2164262

$849,000
Feb 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2164262

Dec 26, 2024

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC2164262

Nov 20, 2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2164262

$899,000
Oct 16, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2164262

$929,000
Oct 14, 2024

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC2133258

Aug 23, 2024

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC2133258

Aug 5, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2133258

Jul 27, 2024

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC2133258

Jul 25, 2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2133258

$949,900
Jun 20, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2133258

Apr 19, 2024

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC2133258

Apr 16, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2133258

$979,000
Apr 10, 2017

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1004095325

Apr 10, 2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004095325

$400,000
Mar 22, 2009

Expired

BRIGHT #1006441462

$599,000
Sep 23, 2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006441462

$750,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/03/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2213088

$884,900
11/05/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2213088

$899,900
10/06/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2213088

$915,000
09/01/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2213088

$925,000
08/04/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2213088

07/31/2025

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC2213088

07/30/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2213088

$949,900
05/27/2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC2164262

03/22/2025

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC2164262

02/03/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2164262

$849,000
02/03/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2164262

12/26/2024

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC2164262

11/20/2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2164262

$899,000
10/16/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2164262

$929,000
10/14/2024

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC2133258

08/23/2024

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC2133258

08/05/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2133258

07/27/2024

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC2133258

07/25/2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2133258

$949,900
06/20/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2133258

04/19/2024

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC2133258

04/16/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2133258

$979,000
04/10/2017

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1004095325

04/10/2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004095325

$400,000
03/22/2009

Expired

BRIGHT #1006441462

$599,000
09/23/2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006441462

$750,000

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

Public Records for 538 13th Street Southeast

Taxable ValueLand$471,030Additions$431,690Total$902,720
Tax Record2025$7,673 ($639 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,300 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,300 SqFtStories2Lot Size961 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1914Year Renovated2019ZoningMU-4CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN1043 0124Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 538 13th Street Southeast

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
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.

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538 13th Street Southeast is a townhouse for sale in Washington, DC 20003. This property was listed for sale on July 30, 2025 by RE/MAX Professionals, it's currently listed at $884,900. This listing's school district is District Of Columbia Public Schools. Nearby schools include Watkins Elementary School, Stuart-Hobson Middle School and Eastern High School. 538 13th Street Southeast is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 1,850 sqft townhouse built in 1914.

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