503 Seward Square SE

Washington, DC 20003

$1,499,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,792 Sq. Ft.
$537 / Sq. Ft.
2,792
Sq. Ft.
$537
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 7/2/21
Closed 7/2/21
View of the Capitol Dome from the bedroom windows
View of the Capitol Dome from the Bedroom Windows

Description

Nestled in Capitol Hill’s celebrated Seward Square, in-bounds for BRENT ES, this majestic rowhouse lives up to its storied surroundings. Welcome to 503 Seward Square SE, a 4-bed, 3-bath urban escape—set over four levels—where contemporary conveniences and historic charm collide and you experience views of the Capitol Dome from the bedroom windows! The main house offers 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms over 3 levels, while the lower level is a fully self-contained, 1-bed, 1-bath rental unit with its own C...Nestled in Capitol Hill’s celebrated Seward Square, in-bounds for BRENT ES, this majestic rowhouse lives up to its storied surroundings. Welcome to 503 Seward Square SE, a 4-bed, 3-bath urban escape—set over four levels—where contemporary conveniences and historic charm collide and you experience views of the Capitol Dome from the bedroom windows! The main house offers 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms over 3 levels, while the lower level is a fully self-contained, 1-bed, 1-bath rental unit with its own C of O. Step inside the main house and instantly be captivated by the exposed brick, wood-burning fireplace, high ceilings, and new hardwood floors that combine to make you feel right at home. The home’s flexible and open floor plan is the perfect backdrop for all of life’s moments—whether you’re looking to entertain friends or unwind after a long day. Outfitted with modern appliances, an island, and plenty of storage, the open kitchen overlooks the elegant dining area that’s designed for special occasions and everyday dinners alike. Take the stairs to find the home’s first two bedrooms—each as spacious as they are sunlit. Don’t miss the front bedroom, which features a hidden murphy bed and a nook with exposed brick. Another level up, the expansive Owner’s Suite is a sight to behold with its own wood-burning fireplace, sitting area, and en-suite bath. The home’s many surprises don’t stop there, though. Head down to the basement to enter into your very own apartment with its own Certificate of Occupancy. And last but not least: at a time when the demand for outdoor space continues to soar, this home offers an idyllic back deck and patio. Set in coveted Capitol Hill, this home enjoys one of the best locations in all of DC. Just moments from the Metro, an array of verdant parks, iconic Eastern Market, and Brent Elementary School, Seward Square connects its residents with some of the city’s most vibrant attractions. Stroll the tree-lined streets at your doorstep, sample the neighborhood’s eclectic culinary scene, discover the rich history around you, and run everyday errands with ease. A home fit for the modern, discerning buyer, 503 Seward Square SE is the can’t-miss opportunity of the season. And just like summer, it won’t last forever! Don’t miss out on the chance to make this one-of-kind home yours today. Updates: Brick repointing: Back in 2014; Front 2017 New windows: Back 2014; Front 2017 Roof and glass skylight: 2016 Re-lined the 4 fireplaces: 2014 Backyard: pavers in 2014; patio 2020 New wood floors on main level: 2015

Listing Agents

  1. Shelley Gold

    Shelley Gold

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    shelley@compass.com

    P: (202)-271-5885

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  2. Jennifer Smira

    Jennifer Smira

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    jsmira@compass.com

    P: (202)-340-7675

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Property Details for 503 Seward Square Southeast

Tax ID Number
0844//0826
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Victorian
Levels/Stories
4
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 08/26/2022 03:35 AM

Property Details for 503 Seward Square Southeast

StatusClosed
MLS #DCDC523868
Days on Market6
Taxes$9,834 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1885
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,318 SF
CountyDistrict of Columbia
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Building Information for 503 Seward Square Southeast

Stories4Residences-Year Built1885Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,318 SF

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Property Information for 503 Seward Square Southeast

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles
  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121140357950
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: BRENT (WASHINGTON DC)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: 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: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,276,880
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $713,630
  • City Town Tax: $9,834
  • Land Assessed Value: $563,250
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Zoning: RF-3
  • Tax Lot: 826
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,792.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,792.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,792.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3046/3783/8715/304637838715_512_384_WM_TcVCgtMR3pwTPgQ5.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: High, Brick
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Wood
  • Basement Type: Full, Daylight, Full, English, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Outside Entrance, Windows, Front Entrance, Rear Entrance
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Soil Types: Urban Land Not Rated
  • Fencing: Rear
  • Parcel ID: 15988480
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Equipment, Mantel(s)
  • Appliances: Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Skylights
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • 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.shelleygold.com

Property History for 503 Seward Square Southeast

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 2, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC523868

$1,499,000—
Jun 23, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1465950017

$1,499,000

+4.6% / yr

Jun 14, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC523868

—
Jun 8, 2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DCDC523868

—
Jun 8, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC523868

—
Jun 8, 2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DCDC523868

—
Jun 3, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC523868

$1,499,000—
Jul 15, 2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003074080

$1,099,000—
Jul 14, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #420023811

$1,099,000—
Jul 1, 2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1003074080

—
Jun 25, 2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003074080

$1,099,000—
Nov 25, 2008

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008681258

—
Nov 6, 2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008681258

$1,190,000—
Nov 4, 2002

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC200210

$665,000—
Oct 11, 2002

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC200210

—
Sep 13, 2002

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC200210

$695,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/02/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC523868

$1,499,000
06/23/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1465950017

$1,499,000

+4.6% / yr

06/14/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC523868

—
06/08/2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DCDC523868

—
06/08/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC523868

—
06/08/2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DCDC523868

—
06/03/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC523868

$1,499,000
07/15/2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003074080

$1,099,000
07/14/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #420023811

$1,099,000
07/01/2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1003074080

—
06/25/2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003074080

$1,099,000
11/25/2008

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008681258

—
11/06/2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008681258

$1,190,000
11/04/2002

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC200210

$665,000
10/11/2002

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC200210

—
09/13/2002

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC200210

$695,000

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

Public Records for 503 Seward Square Southeast

Taxable ValueLand$641,260Additions$846,960Total$1,488,220
Tax Record2025$11,886 ($991 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,094 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,094 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,318 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1885Year Renovated1995ZoningRF-1/CAPCountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN0844 0826Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 503 Seward Square 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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