Welcome to this charming two-unit townhome in Capitol Hill (Old City), a prime investment opportunity as an income-producing property, or with a little TLC, it can be transformed into your dream home. This property provides a great opportunity to live in one unit and rent out the other for additional income or to rent out both units to maximize your investment returns. The upper unit features two bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms. Step inside to find gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, a spacious living and dining area with a fireplace, and large windows that flood the space with natural light. The well-equipped kitchen offers ample storage space, and some cosmetic upgrades could truly elevate this area. A convenient half bath is located on the main level. Upstairs, you will find two spacious bedrooms and a full, modern, and updated bathroom, along with ample closet space and in-unit laundry facilities. The lower unit offers a cozy living, dining, and kitchen area, in-unit laundry, as well as one spacious bedroom and a full bathroom. Surface parking is available at the back of the property. Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined block across the street from a park, this home is conveniently located near Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, Barrack’s Row, Eastern Market, and Nationals Park, providing easy access to a variety of restaurants, shops, and the waterfront. Don’t miss out on the chance to customize and create a perfect living space while enjoying the benefits of rental income. Schedule a showing today and imagine the possibilities! All sqft is approximate and not to be used for property valuation.
Sold
$730,000
1205 Potomac Ave SE #1207, Washington, DC 20003
3beds
2,040sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1978
1,122 sqft lot
$726,100 Zestimate®
$358/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 03, 2025 at 01:52am
Listed by:
Jenn Smira 202-280-2060,
Compass,
Co-Listing Agent: William D Morningstar 202-321-0813,
Compass
Bought with:
Jason Holt, 615696
Redfin Corp
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2166534

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 680
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Upper Level, Lower Level
Features
- Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,040
- Total interior livable area: 2,040 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,360
- Finished area below ground: 680
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Surface, Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 1,122 sqft
- Features: Chillum-Urban Land Complex
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1022//0015
- Zoning: RA-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Capitol Hill
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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