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1526 POTOMAC AVE SE Washington, DC 20003

2,120 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Multi-Family, Townhouse

Sub Type End of Row/Townhouse

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,120 sqft

Price per Sqft $566

Subdivision Capitol Hill East

MLS Listing ID DCDC2284162

Style Federal

Abv Grd Liv Area 1,656

Year Built 1922

Annual Tax Amount $8,375

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 3,054 Sqft

Acres 0.07

Property Sub-Type End of Row/Townhouse

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

RARE CAPITOL HILL EAST OPPORTUNITY — TWO UNITS with COO + GARAGE + INCOME POTENTIAL! This exceptional end-unit property offers the flexibility of a spacious 3-bedroom upper residence plus a separate 1-bedroom lower-level apartment with a Certificate of Occupancy, creating an exciting opportunity for rental income, multigenerational living, guests, or a private home office. Add a rare 1 car garage plus driveway parking for 2 additional cars, fenced front, side and rear yards, and a private deck, and you have a combination that's truly hard to find in DC.The upper residence features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a half bath. It includes hardwood floors, a fireplace and wet bar in the living area, an adjoining dining room, abundant windows, generous storage, and a spacious kitchen with direct access to the deck—perfect for entertaining or dining al fresco. The lower-level unit offers a separate entranced 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with kitchen and living area. Each unit has its own washer and dryer, hvac unit, and water heaters and electric is separately metered. The garage provides valuable off-street parking and/or storage, while the fenced front, side and rear yards offer additional outdoor space and privacy.Recent improvements include: roof repair and silicone coating (4/2/2026); rear porch flashing repair (7/6/2022); upper-unit water heater (2021); upper-unit stack washer and dryer (2/2024); lower-level washer (2025); upstairs indoor HVAC unit and thermostat (3/2024); new evaporator coil and condensing unit for the upper unit (8/28/2025); lower-level indoor HVAC unit and thermostat (1/12/2024); and lower-level outdoor HVAC unit (5/5/2021).Live in the upper residence and let the lower level work for you—or enjoy the freedom of having two separate spaces under one roof. Whether you're looking to offset your mortgage with rental income, accommodate extended family, or simply enjoy the flexibility of two separate living spaces, this property delivers exceptional versatility.Located in Capitol Hill East, one of DC's most vibrant and sought-after neighborhoods, you'll be close to Eastern Market, Barracks Row, Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, Nationals Park, the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, parks, restaurants, cafés, and neighborhood shops. Two blocks to Potomac Ave Metro, major commuter routes, and the many dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions throughout the Capitol Hill and Navy Yard communities. With the Washington Commanders coming home to DC, you can look forward to at home tailgating and a short walk to the games!

Location

State DC

County Washington

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Rooms

Basement Fully Finished

Interior

Hot Water Other

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central A/C

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Insert, Mantel(s), Screen

Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Fireplace Y

Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Heat Source Natural Gas

Exterior

Parking Features Garage - Side Entry

Garage Spaces 1.0

Water Access N

Accessibility None

Attached Garage 1

Total Parking Spaces 1

Garage Y

Private Pool No

Building

Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Other

Above Ground Finished SqFt 1656

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Federal

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District District Of Columbia Public Schools

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Tax ID 1076//0048

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 2120

Special Listing Condition Standard

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1526 POTOMAC AVE SE Washington, DC 20003

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