520 12th St NE
Description
Newly restored cast iron stairs and a handsome vestibule welcome you to the bright, well-proportioned living room and a dramatic formal dining room. The ultra-wide TRUE gourmet kitchen has a full set of Jenn-Air appliances and opens to a large private deck fully...Welcome to 520 12th Street NE, an immaculately renovated, classic Capitol Hill home with striking architectural details, a gracious traditional layout, high ceilings, and three levels with over 2000 square feet of bright modern living space.
Newly restored cast iron stairs and a handsome vestibule welcome you to the bright, well-proportioned living room and a dramatic formal dining room. The ultra-wide TRUE gourmet kitchen has a full set of Jenn-Air appliances and opens to a large private deck fully paneled with natural wood. A discreet powder room completes the main level.
Upstairs a sunny, skylit hallway leads to the expansive primary suite with a picture window sitting area and space enough for a California King bed. Two additional bedrooms, one with exposed brick, are served by a hallway bathroom.
The lower level is reached through a show-stopping skylit atrium stairwell. Enjoy a wide bonus living area with built-in bar, room for a wide-screen TV, a full bathroom, and a spacious fourth bedroom separated from the living area by a pocket door. With just a few modifications, convert this basement into an INCOME PRODUCING SHORT-TERM RENTAL!
Enjoy the best of city living in this ideal Capitol Hill location on a wide, tree-lined street just four blocks from Lincoln Park. Don't miss out on the chance to live in this one-of-a-kind historic home.
Listing Agents
![Michael Lederman]()
michael.lederman@compass.comP: (703)-346-0455
![Brian O Hora]()
brian.ohora@compass.comP: (202)-460-0527
Property Details for 520 12th Street Northeast
Property Details for 520 12th Street Northeast
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC2126514 |
| Days on Market | 51 |
| Taxes | $9,092 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 AC / 993 SF |
| County | District of Columbia |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
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Building Information for 520 12th Street Northeast
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Property Information for 520 12th Street Northeast
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: WASHINGTON
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,217,680
- Year Assessed: 2022
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $664,050
- City Town Tax: $9,092
- Land Assessed Value: $553,630
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Zoning: RF-1
- Tax Lot: 41
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
- Concessions: Yes
- Concessions Amount: $2,000
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,063.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total SQFT: 2,172.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Basement Type: Fully Finished
- 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, 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 Size Source: Estimated
- Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
- Parcel ID: 16110934
- Type Of Parking: On Street
- Interior Features: Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: No
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading
- Accessibility Features: None
- Window Features: Bay/Bow
- Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
- Pool: No Pool
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
Property History for 520 12th Street Northeast
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2024 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2126514 | $1,255,000 | — |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1530797338 | $1,255,000 | +3.9% / yr |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2126514 | — | |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2126514 | — | |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2126514 | $1,265,000 | — |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2126514 | $1,315,000 | — |
| Dec 31, 2023 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2113172 | — | |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2113172 | — | |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2113172 | $1,398,500 | — |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Closed BRIGHT #1001365385 | $930,000 | — |
| Jun 3, 2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #572538213 | $930,000 | +15.6% / yr |
| Apr 27, 2016 | Pending BRIGHT #1001365385 | — | |
| Apr 22, 2016 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001365385 | $940,000 | — |
| Jul 26, 2013 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #364762626 | $615,000 | — |
| Jul 26, 2013 | Closed BRIGHT #1003580858 | $615,000 | — |
| Jun 30, 2013 | Pending BRIGHT #1003580858 | — | |
| Jun 20, 2013 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003580858 | $600,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2024 | Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2126514 | $1,255,000 |
| 04/05/2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1530797338 | $1,255,000 +3.9% / yr |
| 03/22/2024 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2126514 | — |
| 03/22/2024 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2126514 | — |
| 03/07/2024 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2126514 | $1,265,000 |
| 02/01/2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2126514 | $1,315,000 |
| 12/31/2023 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2113172 | — |
| 11/27/2023 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2113172 | — |
| 09/28/2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2113172 | $1,398,500 |
| 06/10/2016 | Closed BRIGHT #1001365385 | $930,000 |
| 06/03/2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #572538213 | $930,000 +15.6% / yr |
| 04/27/2016 | Pending BRIGHT #1001365385 | — |
| 04/22/2016 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001365385 | $940,000 |
| 07/26/2013 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #364762626 | $615,000 |
| 07/26/2013 | Closed BRIGHT #1003580858 | $615,000 |
| 06/30/2013 | Pending BRIGHT #1003580858 | — |
| 06/20/2013 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003580858 | $600,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 520 12th Street Northeast
Schools near 520 12th Street Northeast
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School PublicPK 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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