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Washington 20003 Capitol Hill
609 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE SE
$1,550,000
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609 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20003
bedrooms
Studio
bathrooms
0 Bath
$8,326
Est. Monthly
1.50%
Cap Rate

About This Property

An extraordinary and rare opportunity in the heart of Capitol Hill: a fully permitted, shovel-ready development site comprising two adjacent record lots totaling approximately 2,253 square feet, approved for the construction of two brand-new two-unit residential buildings.



The current owner has invested more than a year and significant resources assembling a complete, approved permit package covering full architectural, structural, civil, and MEP engineering drawings. Permits have been issued for the razing of the existing 1951 brick structure and adjacent vacant lot, and construction permits for the two new buildings are in hand. A qualified contractor or developer can break ground without delay.



The plans call for two three-story buildings, each with a lower level apartment, rising to 35 feet on their respective lots. Each building is designed as a two-family flat, yielding four total residential units across the two lots, with approximately 2,700 square feet of finished space per building across lower level, first, second, and third floors.



The location is among the most coveted in Washington for residential development. The site sits just behind Eastern Market and is convenient to the Library of Congress, Barracks Row restaurants, House office buildings, public parks, and the Capitol itself. The Eastern Market Metro station, serving the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines, is approximately an 11-minute walk, and Capitol Hill ranks as the 14th most walkable neighborhood in Washington with a Walk Score of 88.



Capitol Hill townhomes regularly clear seven figures, and the DC housing market remains competitive, with inventory staying lean. New construction on Capitol Hill is genuinely rare, as the neighborhood is dominated by historic rowhouses and opportunities to build all-new structures are uncommon. For a contractor or developer seeking a turnkey entry into one of DC's most enduringly desirable neighborhoods, this is the opportunity. All plans, permits, and raze approvals convey with the sale.
Unit Size
-
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.03 acres
Price per sqft
-
Property Type
Land
Property Taxes
$715
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1951

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Last updated: 3 months ago (Bright MLS #DCDC2276194)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 28, 2026 Listed by RLAH @properties $1,550,000
Listed by RLAH @properties
Jul 16, 2026 Price Decreased $1,550,000
↓ $200K (11.4%)
Price Decreased
May 28, 2026 Listed by RLAH @properties $1,750,000
Listed by RLAH @properties
Massive Price Drop! An extraordinary and rare opportunity in the heart of Capitol Hill: a fully permitted, shovel-ready development site comprising two adjacent record lots totaling approximately 2,253 square feet, approved for the construction of two brand-new two-unit residential buildings. The current owner has invested more than a year and significant resources assembling a complete, approved permit package covering full architectural, structural, civil, and MEP engineering drawings. Permits have been issued for the razing of the existing 1951 brick structure and adjacent vacant lot, and construction permits for the two new buildings are in hand. A qualified contractor or developer can break ground without delay. The plans call for two three-story buildings, each with a lower level apartment, rising to 35 feet on their respective lots. Each building is designed as a two-family flat, yielding four total residential units across the two lots, with approximately 2,700 square feet of finished space per building across lower level, first, second, and third floors. The location is among the most coveted in Washington for residential development. The site sits just behind Eastern Market and is convenient to the Library of Congress, Barracks Row restaurants, House office buildings, public parks, and the Capitol itself. The Eastern Market Metro station, serving the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines, is approximately an 11-minute walk, and Capitol Hill ranks as the 14th most walkable neighborhood in Washington with a Walk Score of 88. Capitol Hill townhomes regularly clear seven figures, and the DC housing market remains competitive, with inventory staying lean. New construction on Capitol Hill is genuinely rare, as the neighborhood is dominated by historic rowhouses and opportunities to build all-new structures are uncommon. For a contractor or developer seeking a turnkey entry into one of DC's most enduringly desirable neighborhoods, this is the opportunity. All plans, permits, and raze approvals convey with the sale.

Property Highlights

With View
Exterior Details
Lot Features: Additional Lot(s)
Lot Size Area: 1128
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.03
Lot Size Square Feet: 1128
Tax Lot: 21
Water Source: Public
Financial Details
Tax Assessed Value: $1,007,730
Tax Annual Amount: $8,577
Utilities Details
Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1951
  • Effective Year Built: 1951
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 12
  • Building Style: 34
  • Exterior Walls Type: 2
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 6
  • Roof Cover Type: 2
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 2
  • Business/Commerical Units Count: 2
  • Floor Cover: 15
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1,128
  • Total Building Area: 1,584
  • Gross Building Area: 1,584
  • Building Area: 1,584
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,584
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: CAPITOL HILL
  • Land Acres: 0000000026
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1112
  • County Land Use Code: 023
  • Legal Description 1: SQUARE 0871 LOT 0020 NBHD: CAPITOL HILL

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: District of Columbia Public Schools
  • Census Tract: 006600

Zoning

  • Zoning: RF-1

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 02-0213
  • Parcel: 0871- -0020
  • Block: 871
  • Lot: 20
  • Municipality: WARD 6
  • Latitude: 38.8874
  • Longitude: -76.9979

    Address

  • Full Address: 609 Independence Ave Se
  • Address - House Number: 609
  • Street Segment Direction: SE
  • Address - Street Name: Independence
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: DC
  • City Name: Washington
  • Carrier Code: C017
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1236
  • Zip Code: 20003

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $816,758
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 001

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $960,890
  • Market Land Value: $599,710
  • Market Improvement Value: $361,180

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $960,890
  • Assessed Land Value: $599,710
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $361,180
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 609 Independence Avenue Southeast built and last sold?
The property at 609 Independence Avenue Southeast was built in 1951 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 609 Independence Avenue Southeast is $1,565,500.
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