421 First St SE

Washington, DC 20003

$1,510,000
Last Sold Price
—
Beds
—
Baths
2,402 Sq. Ft.
$629 / Sq. Ft.
2,402
Sq. Ft.
$629
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 2/25/22Virtual Tour
Closed 2/25/22Virtual Tour
Bayfront twinsies in PRIMO loca 2 blks to Capitol
Lovely block, looking toward the Capitol Complex
Pleasant brick patio and planting beds out front
Spacious open plan living/dining area w/hi ceiling
Curl up w/a book in the nook or drink from the bar
Wood burning FP, wood floors, crown molding
Relax by the fireplace
Spacious dining area looking to living area
Perfect loca for dramatic art in this dramatic hom
DR looking to kitchen and family room beyond
Step down to discreetly-located half bath
Half bath has wainscoting, marble floor
Kitchen w/island overlooks family room
Almost like being outdoors w/so much natural light
Stainless appliances including gas cooking
Looking back to half bath and dining room
Dramatic flexi family room opens onto large deck
Flexible family room/WFH space has built-ins
Front BR looks onto trees
Bright WFH nook looking at trees
Perfect nooks for desk and dressers
Looking toward closet and bright hallway
BRIGHT hallway w/large skylight, W/D closet
Washer/dryer in upstairs closet (2nd is in bsmnt)
Skylit hall bath has subway tiles
Middle BR has skylight w/shade + side window
Middle BR looking to hallway
Wall of closets in middle bedroom
Ensuite rear BR has wall of windows
Space to sit or have a desk
Closet wall has ensuite bath behind it
Ensuite bathroom w/skylight, subway tiles
SPACIOUS rear deck is great for entertaining
Host large parties out here most of the year
So much light inside this house, too
Gate to pedestrian walkway for bikes and strollers
Sep basement 1BR w/CofO. Tenant conveys $1850/mo
Open plan living/dining area in basement unit
Exposed brick wall, plenty of WFH space too
Dining area looking toward living area
Spacious kitchen w/dishwasher, plenty of cabinets
Breakfast bar and plenty of counter space
Great storage in spacious kitchen
Large vanity sink
Large BR, 2nd closet has W/D for unit
Step down to BR at rear of the unit
Capital Bikeshare at the end of the block
Capitol South Metro is a half block away
RNC a half block away
DNC a block away
US Capitol Complex is 2 blocks away
Balance Gym is 2 blocks away
Brent Elementary is 2 blocks away
Capitol Hill Day School is 3 blocks away
Sport and Health + CapBikeshare is 3 blocks away
Garfield Park is 2 blocks away
Tennis Courts at Garfield Park
New Whole Foods is 4 blocks away
Slipstream Coffee is 4 blocks away
Nats Park is 9 blocks away
Audi Field is 12 blocks away
Main level floor plan
Upper level floor plan
Basement unit floor plan

Description

1st Open Sun 1/30 2-4. Masks REQUIRED. Location, location, location! About as close as you can get to the Capitol without being elected, this 2 unit (3BR/2.5BA up, 1BR/1BA down) with decorative brickwork and beautiful historic iron stairs is also just a half block to Metro and 2.5 blocks to Brent Elementary. Main level living room with wood burning fireplace opens to separate yet defined dining room, with a convenient coat closet tucked away, and hardwood floors throughout. Step down past a discreetly-located...1st Open Sun 1/30 2-4. Masks REQUIRED. Location, location, location! About as close as you can get to the Capitol without being elected, this 2 unit (3BR/2.5BA up, 1BR/1BA down) with decorative brickwork and beautiful historic iron stairs is also just a half block to Metro and 2.5 blocks to Brent Elementary. Main level living room with wood burning fireplace opens to separate yet defined dining room, with a convenient coat closet tucked away, and hardwood floors throughout. Step down past a discreetly-located PR with wainscoting and pedestal sink, to a kitchen with an island and granite countertops plus stainless steel appliances including gas cooking. The kitchen has a dramatic atrium skylight roof overlooking a sunroom/family room/office a few steps down, and this BRIGHT bonus space with built-ins has a sliding glass door wall onto a LARGE at-grade fully-fenced rear deck, for al fresco dining and entertaining. A gate to pedestrian alley at left works for bikes, too.
Up the skylit stairs are a front bedroom with crown molding and tall ceilings, a hall bath with tub, skylight and Corian-topped vanity, a convenient washer/dryer closet, and a middle bedroom with a wall of closets, skylight and crown molding. Bright primary ensuite bedroom at rear features a front wall of closets, a rear wall of windows, and an ensuite bath featuring Corian-topped vanity, subway tiled tub, and a skylight. Rest easy knowing the roof is from 2018, and a new washing machine and water heater were installed upstairs in 2020. All windows and sunroom floor convey as is.
The separate 1BR/1BA basement unit (rented for $1850/mo with CofO and a nice tenant who conveys) has its own washer/dryer, an open plan living/dining area with woodburning fireplace, SMART LIGHTS (see bookshelf for switch) and wood tiled floors, a kitchen with copious cabinets and counters plus a pantry, electric cooking and a terra cotta tile floor. Step down to a bedroom with good closet space and a bathroom featuring a large vanity plus tub.
A brick patio out front provides a pleasant place to relax and visit with neighbors, while you live truly steps to everything Hill-focused: the Library of Congress, the RNC, the DNC, the Capitol, Capitol South Metro, multiple restaurants, Capital Bikeshares, Brent Elementary, Providence and Garfield Parks, with WholeFoods, Eastern Market, Nats Park, and Audi Field a short stroll

Listing Agents

  1. Jeanne Harrison

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  2. Megan Shapiro

    Megan Shapiro

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Property Details for 421 First Street Southeast

Tax ID Number
0694//0032
Ownership
Fee Simple
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Victorian
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
CAPITOL HILL (WASHINGTON DC)
Cross Street
D and E Streets SE
LISTING UPDATED: 09/05/2022 10:40 AM

Property Details for 421 First Street Southeast

StatusClosed
MLS #DCDC2032146
Days on Market8
Taxes$9,215 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeMulti-Family / Fee Simple
Year Built1905
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,563 SF
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Buyer's Agent Compensation3%
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Building Information for 421 First Street Southeast

Stories-Residences2Year Built1905Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,563 SF

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Property Information for 421 First Street Southeast

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile
  • 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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,221,230
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $603,110
  • City Town Tax: $9,215
  • Land Assessed Value: $618,120
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: D-2
  • Tax Lot: 32
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Single Room Units Count: 0
  • One Bedroom Units Count: 1
  • Two Bedroom Units Count: 0
  • Three Bedroom Units Count: 1
  • Units Furnished: None
  • Units Leased Count: 1
  • Number Of Units Vacant: 1
  • Number Of Units Month To Month: 0
Financial Information
Financial Information
  • Annual Rental Income: $22,200
  • Existing Lease Type: Yearly
Building Info
Building Info
  • Building Units Total: 2
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,402.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,402.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,502.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Elevators Count: 0
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8013/0474/7430/801304747430_512_384_WM_AROkRvXa50N1K3ej.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Brick, Dry Wall, High, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Heated, Outside Entrance, Walkout Stairs, Windows, Daylight, Partial, Front Entrance, Rear Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Soil Types: Urban Land Not Rated
  • Parcel ID: 15984340
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector
  • Door Features: Six Panel, Sliding Glass
  • Window Features: Atrium, Bay/Bow, Double Pane, Skylights
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS

Property History for 421 First Street Southeast

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 25, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2032146

$1,510,000—
Feb 25, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2032118

$1,510,000—
Feb 24, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1484291329

$1,510,000—
Feb 24, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1484291329

$1,510,000

+6.6% / yr

Feb 2, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2032146

—
Feb 2, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2032118

—
Jan 26, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2032146

$1,375,000—
Jan 26, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2032118

$1,375,000—
Sep 4, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #631127388

$1,210,000—
Sep 4, 2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1002107804

$1,210,000—
Aug 2, 2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1002107804

—
Jul 26, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002107804

$1,200,000—
May 13, 2003

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC210766

$550,000—
Apr 12, 2003

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC210766

—
Apr 12, 2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC210766

$550,000—
Sep 15, 1997

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC306010

$281,000—
Jul 15, 1997

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC306010

—
May 21, 1997

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC306010

$299,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/25/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2032146

$1,510,000
02/25/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2032118

$1,510,000
02/24/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1484291329

$1,510,000
02/24/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1484291329

$1,510,000

+6.6% / yr

02/02/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2032146

—
02/02/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2032118

—
01/26/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2032146

$1,375,000
01/26/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2032118

$1,375,000
09/04/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #631127388

$1,210,000
09/04/2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1002107804

$1,210,000
08/02/2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1002107804

—
07/26/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002107804

$1,200,000
05/13/2003

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC210766

$550,000
04/12/2003

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC210766

—
04/12/2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC210766

$550,000
09/15/1997

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC306010

$281,000
07/15/1997

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC306010

—
05/21/1997

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC306010

$299,500

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

Public Records for 421 First Street Southeast

Taxable ValueLand$691,080Additions$738,640Total$1,429,720
Tax Record2025$12,153 ($1,013 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,882 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,882 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,563 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1905Year Renovated2013ZoningRF-1/CAPCountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN0694 0032Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 421 First Street Southeast

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Brent Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Jefferson Middle School Academy
Public - 6 to 8
Eastern High School
Public - 9 to 12
Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brent Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Jefferson Middle School Academy
Public6 to 8

Eastern High School
Public9 to 12

Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)
Public9 to 12

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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