Ask your agent or our team about inspections and 4/4 offer submissions. Refreshing urban cottage that's fully ready to go so you can max out your pursuit of happiness. Over 1,200 sq ft of handsomely renovated indoor and outdoor "rooms." The open first floor plan and warm exposed brick are enhanced with three exposures of windows, a fresh kitchen with bar seating, a half bath, and handy full-size laundry closet. Upstairs, the two ample bedrooms share a crisp, classic full bath with radiant floor heating. Here's the difference: all the work has been done for you with more pleasant surprises than you might expect. Behind that unique wraparound porch are nicely renovated spaces that live large. Pearl Gold Certified energy-efficient home with 6kW owned solar system. Maximize comfort and minimize utility costs with this home's upgraded insulation, Mitsubishi heat pumps, and ENERGY STAR appliances. Green features list and certification report available in Documents section. Pearl Gold Certification and SRECs fully transferable to buyer. Two blocks to METRO. Loads of neighborhood favorites just around the corner: Trusty's, Hill East Burger, The Roost, Beckert's Park Safeway, Pretzel Bakery, Congressional Cemetery, and the Riverwalk Trail. Barracks Row and Eastern Market just up the avenue. Excellent Walk, Bike, and Transit Scores.
Sold for $825,000
$825,000
557 15th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
2beds
1,212sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
1,280 Square Feet Lot
$824,300 Zestimate®
$681/sqft
$3,341 Estimated rent
Home value
$824,300
$783,000 - $866,000
$3,341/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 22, 2025 at 02:08pm
Listed by:
Andrew Glasow 202-285-3600,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington,
Co-Listing Agent: John Fred Saddler 202-746-5738,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Bought with:
Tom Zorc, 0225085585
EJF Real Estate Services
Patrick E Reardon, 0225194318
EJF Real Estate Services
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2087840
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Heat Pump, Radiant, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless, Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Instant Hot Water, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Oven/Range - Gas, Water Treat System
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Dry Wall, High Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood, Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Windows: Energy Efficient, Insulated Windows, Transom
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,212
- Total interior livable area: 1,212 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,212
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 1,280 sqft
- Features: Chillum-Urban Land Complex
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1063//0035
- Zoning: RF-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
- Major remodel year: 2021
Details
- Builder model: Urban Cottage
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, Home Energy Management, HVAC, Lighting, Incentives
- Energy generation: PV Solar Array(s) Owned
- Indoor air quality: Moisture Control
- Construction elements: Conserving Materials/Methods
- Water conservation: Efficient Hot Water Distribution
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Hill East
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/21/2023 | Sold | $825,000+4.6%$681/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2087840 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2023 | Pending sale | $789,000$651/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2087840 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $789,000+21.3%$651/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2087840 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2016 | Sold | $650,577+12.4%$537/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2016 | Listed for sale | $579,000+250.9%$478/sqft |
Source: Compass #DC9788890 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,766 +2.4% | $795,950 +2.4% |
| 2024 | $6,604 +18.7% | $776,980 +5.2% |
| 2023 | $5,562 +7.6% | $738,340 +7.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Watkins Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Stuart-Hobson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10Eastern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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