511 Seward Square SE

Washington, DC 20003

$2,075,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3,375 Sq. Ft.
$615 / Sq. Ft.
3,375
Sq. Ft.
$615
per Sq. Ft.

Closed 3/25/22

Closed 3/25/22

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Description

Back on the market opportunity! This classic and elegant Queen Anne-style, bay front brick house was built in 1890, with many original features and details still exquisitely preserved today with a modern touch. Original details abound from its carved, cherry and oak staircase, pocket doors, the high tin covered ceilings to the richly covered English William Morris walls of the salon, living room and formal dining room with fireplaces and dry bar. All embraced by three sparkling & stunning chandeliers...Back on the market opportunity! This classic and elegant Queen Anne-style, bay front brick house was built in 1890, with many original features and details still exquisitely preserved today with a modern touch. Original details abound from its carved, cherry and oak staircase, pocket doors, the high tin covered ceilings to the richly covered English William Morris walls of the salon, living room and formal dining room with fireplaces and dry bar. All embraced by three sparkling & stunning chandeliers and the original cast iron radiators providing comforting warmth. The finishing touch on the Main Floor is the home's French country kitchen with commercial grade appliances and granite central island providing Ample space for cocktails, preparing a feast or casual dining. Kitchen features include a prep sink, seating, ample cabinets and a pantry for storage and wine racks. Additionally a back staircase for late night snacking. This all sits adjacent to a summer porch leading to a seclusive patio and garden. As the two staircases lead you to the second floor you will find your main bedroom with fireplace and continued elegance in two additional bedroomw with high tin ceilings and classic wall coverings. The final touch is the second floor is the spacious living area/study or even 4th Bedroom with carved wood mantel, built ins and original woodwork. All this and also offering a full view of the US Capitol Dome from its bay window! Finally this one-of-a-kind home, offers a fully functioning lower floor guest suite with street and patio accessibility. A recent quality addition to the home it offers separate entertaining and sleeping quarters, a kitchen line, bathroom, den/bonus room in the rear, and two fireplaces. Note nearby garage parking for rent if desired. Convenient to Brent School, METRO, parks & playground, this premier Capitol Hill home lies a stones throw to US Capitol, and the restaurants, shops and entertainment of Eastern Market, Barracks Row and Pennsylvania Avenue. Truly, this extraordinary home defines the Capital Hill Classic. Note Realty Agent Co Listing Has Ownership interest in Property.
  1. Listed by Charles A Burger • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (202)-258-5316 cburger@cbmove.com
  2. Listed by Gina Pruitt • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (202)-215-6300 gina.pruitt@cbmove.com

Property Details for 511 Seward Square Southeast

Tax ID Number
0844//0805
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Victorian, Other
Levels/Stories
3
Furnished
No
LISTING UPDATED: 08/29/2022 09:23 AM

Property Details for 511 Seward Square Southeast

StatusClosed
MLS #DCDC2016746
Days on Market55
Taxes$5,366 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1890
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,897 SF
CountyDistrict of Columbia

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty

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Building Information for 511 Seward Square Southeast

Stories3Residences-Year Built1890Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,897 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,319 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,872

Property Taxes

$447

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 511 Seward Square Southeast

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121140357950
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: WASHINGTON
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,402,290
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $730,850
  • City Town Tax: $5,366
  • Land Assessed Value: $671,440
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Zoning: RF-3
  • Tax Lot: 805
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,375.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,375.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,684.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Main Entrance Orientation: North
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Unknown
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3043/7903/4210/304379034210_512_384_WM_qKO-sA-afFMdF9lN.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Front Entrance, English, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Windows
  • Basement Finished Percent: 100.00
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Location Type: Downtown
  • Parcel ID: 15988468
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Other
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Wainscotting, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Corner, Flue for Stove, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Metal, Wood
  • Appliances: Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://mls.TruPlace.com/property/91/92593/
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Street Lights, Sidewalks
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator, Radiant
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: chuckburger.com

Property History for 511 Seward Square Southeast

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 25, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2016746

$2,075,000—
Mar 24, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1486347709

$2,050,000—
Feb 11, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2016746

—
Nov 24, 2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DCDC2016746

—
Nov 24, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2016746

—
Nov 24, 2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DCDC2016746

—
Nov 11, 2021

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2016746

$2,219,000—
Oct 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2016746

$2,225,000—
Sep 25, 2021

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC494652

—
Aug 16, 2021

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC494652

—
Aug 15, 2021

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC494652

—
May 16, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC494652

—
May 15, 2021

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC494652

—
Feb 13, 2021

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC494652

$2,375,000—
Jan 18, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC494652

—
Jan 15, 2021

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC494652

—
Oct 31, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC494652

$2,489,000—
Apr 30, 1997

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC304996

$370,000—
Apr 2, 1997

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC304996

—
Dec 20, 1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC304996

$399,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/25/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC2016746

$2,075,000
03/24/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1486347709

$2,050,000
02/11/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2016746

—
11/24/2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DCDC2016746

—
11/24/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC2016746

—
11/24/2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DCDC2016746

—
11/11/2021

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC2016746

$2,219,000
10/01/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC2016746

$2,225,000
09/25/2021

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC494652

—
08/16/2021

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DCDC494652

—
08/15/2021

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC494652

—
05/16/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC494652

—
05/15/2021

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC494652

—
02/13/2021

Price Change

BRIGHT #DCDC494652

$2,375,000
01/18/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC494652

—
01/15/2021

Expired

BRIGHT #DCDC494652

—
10/31/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC494652

$2,489,000
04/30/1997

Closed

BRIGHT #DCDC304996

$370,000
04/02/1997

Pending

BRIGHT #DCDC304996

—
12/20/1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DCDC304996

$399,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 511 Seward Square Southeast

Taxable ValueLand$748,390Additions$1,048,020Total$1,796,410
Tax Record2024$13,029 ($1,086 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,456 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,456 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,897 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1890Year Renovated1991ZoningRF-1/CAPCountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN0844 0805Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 511 Seward Square Southeast

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Brent Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Jefferson Middle School Academy
Public - 6 to 8
Eastern High School
Public - 9 to 12
School-Within-School @ Goding
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Brent Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Jefferson Middle School Academy
Public6 to 8

Eastern High School
Public9 to 12

School-Within-School @ Goding
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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