Sitting on a tree-lined street in historic Capitol Hill, the first floor of this home is elevated from street level, offering a prestigious stance as you arrive. The elevation from the sidewalk also allows natural light to pour into the spacious full English basement and create privacy on the 1st floor from street view. As you enter the main house via the original ironwork stairs, you’ll step into an expansive 4-bedroom, 3 ½-bath home with a well-thought-out layout. It offers a sense of separate spaces while also providing the open-concept modern living we all love. In the kitchen, you’ll find a perfectly designed work triangle for cooking, cleaning, and food storage, with ample space for multiple cooks to prepare their favorite recipes. Guests can gather around the roomy dining room or snack on a perfectly prepared charcuterie board at the island. The warmth of the original floors, thoughtfully crafted built-ins, fireplace, tall picture windows, and charming original details give the home a sense of scale and purpose, making it live larger than its square footage suggests. The central staircase creates an easy transition to the bedrooms while providing abundant natural light to the center of the home. Upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms with a shared bathroom, a conveniently located laundry area, storage, and a master suite with an en-suite bathroom featuring rare vaulted ceilings. The updated baths complement the home’s historic charm while offering modern amenities. The lower level features a fully legal 1-bedroom rental unit with a separate entrance, 8-foot ceilings, and the potential for rental income or use as an in-law suite. Out back, there’s a full roller gate for two-car parking, a fully bricked parking pad, and an outdoor living and cooking area. The southern exposure floods the entire home with light, and to top it all off, the home includes a rooftop solar array to capture some of those energy-saving rays. The sellers have meticulously maintained the property and made several meaningful upgrades, including: complete renovation of the primary bathroom, added built-ins in the living room, installed an awning in the backyard, installed security cameras, upgraded appliances, including a Miele dishwasher and LG washer/dryer and refrigerator, installed a Nest thermostat and smart lighting, and wired the entire house for Ethernet. All of this is located in a vibrant neighborhood. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this sanctuary in the heart of Capitol Hill. From the home, you can walk just a few blocks to Union Station, the Metro, Stanton Park, Eastern Market, Union Market, and many great neighborhood restaurants.
Sold
$1,350,000
431 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
4beds
2,503sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1890
1,750 sqft lot
$1,349,900 Zestimate®
$539/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 22, 2025 at 10:06am
Listed by:
John Coplen 410-591-0911,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.,
Co-Listing Agent: Alexandra Lilly Shabo 781-738-5839,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Eric Broermann, SP98361934
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2163318

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 972
Heating
- Forced Air, Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: English,Front Entrance,Finished,Rear Entrance
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,916
- Total interior livable area: 2,503 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,944
- Finished area below ground: 559
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,750 sqft
- Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0812//0054
- Zoning: RF-1/CAP
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
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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