720 A Street Southeast

Closed 7/30/25

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,400,000

7 beds5 baths4,298 sqft

720 A St SE, Washington, DC 20003

TownhouseProperty Type

0.06 acresLot Size

1895Year Built

$326/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Price reduction of $200K. Grand 4-level, semi-detached home, in the heart of Capitol Hill. C.1895, this exquisite four-story bayfront residence maintains its historic charm with original features, period details, and exceptional craftsmanship. The architectural beauty includes high ceilings, original woodwork, ceiling medallions, transoms, oversized windows, pocket doors, ornate fireplaces, a tiled vestibule, and preserved hard wood floors throughout. Spacious rooms throughout include a formal living...Price reduction of $200K. Grand 4-level, semi-detached home, in the heart of Capitol Hill. C.1895, this exquisite four-story bayfront residence maintains its historic charm with original features, period details, and exceptional craftsmanship. The architectural beauty includes high ceilings, original woodwork, ceiling medallions, transoms, oversized windows, pocket doors, ornate fireplaces, a tiled vestibule, and preserved hard wood floors throughout. Spacious rooms throughout include a formal living room, sitting room, dining room and 2 large upper bayfront bedrooms. With a total of 7 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, and a large basement level there are endless opportunities. Located steps from Eastern Market, Lincoln Park and Barracks Road and nearby Metro station. A short stroll to the U. S. Capital, Union Station, the National Mall, and the Navy Yard-Nat’s Stadium. In bounds for Brent Elementary School. Do not miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Washington D. C. history in one of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods. This property is offered as-is.

Listed by: Betsy K. Rutkowski 703.229.3368 betsy.rutkowski@longandfoster.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listed by: Michael A Rutkowski 703.539.9854 michael.rutkowski@longandfoster.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Listing closed: 07/30/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DCDC2199636

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Property Information for 720 A Street Southeast

Property Details

Taxes: $7,832 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: District of Columbia
Tax ID Number: 0898//0043
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Style: Victorian
Levels/Stories: 4
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Expected On Market Date: 05-17-2025
Subdivision: CAPITOL HILL
Subdivision: CAPITOL HILL (WASHINGTON DC)
Legal Subdivision: Capitol Hill
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,681.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 617.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 610.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,227.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 4
Year Built: 1895
Lot Size: 0.06 AC / 2,660 SF

Location

In City Limits: Yes
Transportation: Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile

School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District County ID: 121140357950
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: BRENT (WASHINGTON DC)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: JEFFERSON (WASHINGTON DC)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: EASTERN (WASHINGTON DC)
HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
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: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: $2,064,230

Year Assessed: 2024
City Town Tax: $7,832
Zoning: RES
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: 7
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0

Upper Level 1

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

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

Upper Level 2

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

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

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

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

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Bonus Room, Screened Porch
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Foyer
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 2

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning

Room 3

Room Type: Sitting Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Fireplace - Other

Room 4

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Fireplace - Other

Room 5

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 6

Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 8

Room Type: Screened Porch
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 9

Room Type: Recreation Room
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 10

Room Type: Storage Room
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 11

Room Type: Laundry
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 4,298.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total SQFT: 4,908.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8038/6268/0216/803862680216_512_384_WM_XaJSP_TTjVFsGILz.jpg
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Basement Type: English, Interior Access, Outside Entrance
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
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-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
# Bathrooms Full: 4
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Location Type: Urban
Parcel ID: 15990657

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street

Interior Features

Interior Features: Pantry, Skylight(s), Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Other, Primary Bedroom - Bay Front, Primary Bath(s), Crown Moldings, Stove - Wood
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 4
Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
Accessibility Features: None
Window Features: Bay/Bow, Transom

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Balconies- Multiple, Patio(s)
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

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

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.MetroDCHomeSales.com

Property History for 720 A Street Southeast

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 30, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2199636	$1,400,000	—
Jul 28, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1908044324	$1,400,000	—
Jun 29, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2199636		—
Jun 29, 2025	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2199636		—
Jun 15, 2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2199636	$1,700,000	—
May 17, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2199636	$1,900,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/30/2025	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2199636	$1,400,000
07/28/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1908044324	$1,400,000
06/29/2025	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2199636	—
06/29/2025	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2199636	—
06/15/2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2199636	$1,700,000
05/17/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2199636	$1,900,000

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

Public Records for 720 A Street Southeast

Taxable ValueLand$883,730Additions$1,180,500Total$2,064,230

Tax Record2025$12,379 ($1,032 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,681 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,681 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,660 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1906ZoningRF-1CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN0898 0043Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 720 A 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	0.4 mi
5/10	Jefferson Middle School Academy	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.6 mi
3/10	Eastern High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.8 mi
10/10	School-Within-School @ Goding	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.6 mi
7/10	Capitol Hill Montessori @ Logan	Public - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi
8/10	Phelps Architecture, Construction, and Engineering High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.6 mi
NR	St. Peter School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.5 mi
NR	Capitol Learning Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 4	0.6 mi
NR	Capitol Hill Day School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Brent Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.4 mi
5/10	Jefferson Middle School Academy Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.6 mi
3/10	Eastern High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.8 mi
10/10	School-Within-School @ Goding PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	0.6 mi
7/10	Capitol Hill Montessori @ Logan PublicPK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
8/10	Phelps Architecture, Construction, and Engineering High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.6 mi
NR	St. Peter School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Capitol Learning Academy PrivateK to 4 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Capitol Hill Day School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 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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Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 720 A Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	$1,400,000	7	5	4,298	2,660
722 A Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	$1,190,000	4	2	1,830	825
712 A Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	$1,750,000	3	3	2,400	2,197
710 A Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	$1,100,000	6	4	–	2,008
25 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	$1,475,000	4	4	2,483	930
708 A Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	$1,700,000	5	4	3,360	2,008
19 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	$2,000,000	–	5	3,194	2,277
706 A Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	–	–	3	2,362	2,082
11 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	$394,770	–	–	8,436	5,489
12 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	–	–	5	2,558	2,139
711 East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	$2,564,000	–	–	–	737
20 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	–	–	3	1,992	1,190
101 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	–	–	3	1,706	1,035
16 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	–	3	2	1,572	–
10 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	$1,625,000	3	3	2,600	2,139
8 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	–	–	4	2,604	1,997

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