514 Seward Square SE

Washington, DC 20003

$1,430,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
3,360 Sq. Ft.
$426 / Sq. Ft.
3,360
Sq. Ft.
$426
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 10/17/22
Closed 10/17/22
Unbeatable location
Seward Square street view
Private fenced courtyard
View of courtyard from the porch
Wood details throughout
Huge entertainment space with exposed brick
Gallery size artwork display walls
View from bay window to parlor entrance
Main level powder room
Exposed brick with skylights
Wine room leading to porch & patio
View of foyer from upstairs
Skylights bathing three levels
Gorgeous kitchen
Glass front cabinets and stainless appliances
Gallery walls on 2nd level
Bedroom off main living area
Sitting room/dressing room/den/offfice
2nd floor full bath with shower
View from the 3rd floor to the 1st floor
View from the 1st floor to the skylights
Primary suite with bay window and fabulous view
Primary bath with soaking tub and separate shower
Upstairs washer/dryer and walk-in closet
Lower level full bath
Bay windows on lower level
Washer/dryer on lower level
Enclosed private back porch with screens
Patio with outdoor fireplace
Open floor plan on lower level

Description

Seward Square Victorian in the hub of Capitol Hill. Can't beat this location! Near the Capitol, Eastern Market, Pennsylvania Ave., shops, restaurants & Metro. The upper levels (3) are sun-drenched with multi-tiered skylights and overlooks to lower levels. Brick wall backdrop spans 3 levels and is calling out for art. A contemporary renovation with classic touches including a main level parlor with glass doors. The main level is open for entertaining and includes a wine room that opens to an enclosed...Seward Square Victorian in the hub of Capitol Hill. Can't beat this location! Near the Capitol, Eastern Market, Pennsylvania Ave., shops, restaurants & Metro. The upper levels (3) are sun-drenched with multi-tiered skylights and overlooks to lower levels. Brick wall backdrop spans 3 levels and is calling out for art. A contemporary renovation with classic touches including a main level parlor with glass doors. The main level is open for entertaining and includes a wine room that opens to an enclosed screened porch and a pr patio with an outdoor fireplace. Upstairs is a state of the art eat-in kitchen, large dining room and a bedroom with sitting room/office and full bath. Up one more level is a primary bedroom retreat with magnificent views, spa bath with soaking tub, separate shower, dressing area, walk-in closet and washer/dryer. The lower level has an updated stainless/granite kitchen and separate washer and dryer. The inviting front courtyard is brick and fenced.

Listing Agents

  1. Carol Eickert

    Carol Eickert

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    carol.eickert@compass.com

    P: (301)-526-0613

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  2. Valerie Greene

    Valerie Greene

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

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Property Details for 514 Seward Square Southeast

Tax ID Number
0843//0036
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Victorian
Levels/Stories
4
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 10/17/2022 12:51 PM

Property Details for 514 Seward Square Southeast

StatusClosed
MLS #DCDC2063090
Days on Market31
Taxes$13,405 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1908
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,726 SF
CountyDistrict of Columbia

Location

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Building Information for 514 Seward Square Southeast

Stories4Residences-Year Built1908Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,726 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,087 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,970

Property Taxes

$1,117

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 514 Seward Square 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: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,638,440
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $946,160
  • City Town Tax: $13,405
  • Land Assessed Value: $692,280
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Historic: Yes
  • Zoning: RF-3
  • Tax Lot: 36
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $50,000
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # 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
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # 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
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Den, Great Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Office, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath, Screened Porch
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Other
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Breakfast Nook
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - HardWood
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile
Room 8
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: In-Law/auPair/Suite
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2013
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,360.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,360.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,600.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3045/1992/1701/304519921701_512_384_WM_92f6722qvH5u1il7.jpg
  • Basement Type: English, Front Entrance, Fully Finished, Rear Entrance, Daylight, Partial
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, 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
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
  • Location Type: Urban
  • Parcel ID: 16116598
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor, Lower Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Tankless
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.caroleickert.com

Property History for 514 Seward Square Southeast

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 11, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2187564

$2,200,000—
Apr 7, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1555844370

$2,200,000

+18.9% / yr

Apr 2, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2187564

—
Apr 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2187564

$2,100,000—
Oct 17, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2063090

$1,430,000—
Oct 13, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1499708671

$1,430,000—
Sep 30, 2022

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC512862

—
Sep 18, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2063090

—
Sep 18, 2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DCDC2063090

—
Sep 13, 2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2063090

$1,499,900—
Aug 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2063090

$1,575,000—
Nov 5, 2021

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC512862

—
Sep 16, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC512862

—
Aug 30, 2021

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC512862

—
May 6, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC512862

—
Apr 8, 2021

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC512862

$1,575,000—
Mar 20, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC512862

$1,649,999—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/11/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2187564

$2,200,000
04/07/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1555844370

$2,200,000

+18.9% / yr

04/02/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2187564

—
04/02/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2187564

$2,100,000
10/17/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2063090

$1,430,000
10/13/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1499708671

$1,430,000
09/30/2022

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC512862

—
09/18/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2063090

—
09/18/2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DCDC2063090

—
09/13/2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2063090

$1,499,900
08/19/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2063090

$1,575,000
11/05/2021

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DCDC512862

—
09/16/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC512862

—
08/30/2021

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC512862

—
05/06/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC512862

—
04/08/2021

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC512862

$1,575,000
03/20/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC512862

$1,649,999

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

Public Records for 514 Seward Square Southeast

Taxable ValueLand$731,150Additions$1,146,450Total$1,877,600
Tax Record2025$15,960 ($1,330 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,624 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,624 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,726 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1908Year Renovated2013ZoningRF-1/CAPCountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN0843 0036Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 514 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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