Wonderful row house on a great Capitol Hill block. High ceilings, hardwood floors, charming molding and period staircase. Three finished levels, central HVAC, large gourmet kitchen and lovely backyard with a mature crape myrtle and off-street parking. Owner-occupied for 20 years and tenant-occupied for the last 5 years. Purchased by tenants.
Sold for $730,000 on 12/21/25
$730,000
1615 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
3beds
1,499sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
1,584 Square Feet Lot
$727,900 Zestimate®
$487/sqft
$3,424 Estimated rent
Home value
$727,900
$692,000 - $764,000
$3,424/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 21, 2025 at 03:07am
Listed by:
TODD Bissey 202-841-7653,
Compass,
Co-Listing Agent: Stanley E Bissey 202-841-1433,
Compass
Bought with:
NON MEMBER, 0225194075
Non Subscribing Office
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2235576
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 510
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Heated,Improved,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,754
- Total interior livable area: 1,499 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,244
- Finished area below ground: 255
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,584 sqft
- Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1087//0100
- Zoning: RF-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
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
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2025 | Sold | $730,000$487/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2235576 | ||
| 8/11/2025 | Sold | $730,000+790.2%$487/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 6/15/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 6/14/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,395$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 6/14/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,863 +1.1% | $779,670 +1.4% |
| 2024 | $5,798 +2.6% | $769,160 +2.7% |
| 2023 | $5,652 +8.8% | $748,910 +8.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Barney Circle
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Payne Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Eliot-Hine Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Eastern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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