15 8th St NE

Washington, DC 20002

$1,370,000

Property Highlights

  • Five-Bedroom Row House
  • 1908 Historic Construction
  • 2875 Sq Ft Interior
  • Two-Car Garage Parking
  • Capitol Hill NE Location
  • 3.5 Bath Configuration
MLS ID
1003292866
Parking
2 Garage Spaces
Year Built
1908
HOA Fee

Property Details

Price: $1,370,000

5 Bed

4 Bath

2,875 Sq Ft

2 Garage Spaces

Year Built: 1908

Price: $1,370,000

5 Bed

4 Bath

2,875 Sq Ft

2 Garage Spaces

Year Built: 1908

Executive Summary

Set on 8th Street NE in the heart of Capitol Hill, this 1908 row house delivers five bedrooms, three full baths, and a half bath across 2,875 square feet of thoughtfully preserved space. Two garage parking spaces — a genuine rarity in this neighborhood — anchor the practical case, while the home’s century-old bones and generous proportions make the architectural case. At $1,370,000, this is a substantive Capitol Hill offering with the scale and parking that the market rarely produces together.

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15 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

A Capitol Hill Row House of Rare Scale and Practicality

The home at 15 8th Street NE sits within one of Capitol Hill’s most established residential corridors, where the 1908 streetscape remains largely intact and the walkability to the Hill’s commercial core is immediate. Five bedrooms and 2,875 square feet position this row house well above the neighborhood median for interior space, offering genuine flexibility for how the home is used over time.

Two garage parking spaces set this property apart in a submarket where off-street parking is consistently among the most sought-after features. The combination of scale, parking, and a Capitol Hill NE address at this price point represents a convergence that buyers in this corridor encounter infrequently.

The 1908 construction date places this home among the neighborhood’s original residential fabric. Row houses of this vintage on 8th Street NE carry the proportions and ceiling heights that later construction rarely replicates, and the block’s architectural consistency reinforces the sense of place that draws buyers to Capitol Hill in the first place.

Scale Above the Norm
At 2,875 square feet with five bedrooms and three and a half baths, this row house occupies the upper tier of Capitol Hill’s residential inventory. Properties of this size on 8th Street NE come to market infrequently, and the floor plan’s depth allows for genuine room-by-room functionality rather than the compressed layouts common in smaller Hill homes.
Parking as an Asset
Two garage spaces are among the most practically valuable features a Capitol Hill row house can offer. Street parking pressure on this block — as throughout NE — is consistent, and the ability to park two vehicles off-street without competition is a material quality-of-life distinction that buyers consistently price into their decisions.
Historic Fabric
Built in 1908, the home belongs to the original wave of Capitol Hill residential development. The structural character of that era — generous ceiling heights, solid masonry construction, and proportional room sizing — is embedded in the bones of the property and cannot be replicated by renovation alone.
A Convergence of Factors
The asking price of $1,370,000 reflects the combined weight of size, parking, and location. Buyers evaluating Capitol Hill NE at this price point will find that the market rarely delivers all three in a single offering. A Wardman team member can provide recent comparable sales and context on how this home positions within the active Hill resale market.

Key Property Facts

  • 5 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths
  • 2,875 Square Feet
  • Built 1908
  • 2 Garage Parking Spaces
  • Capitol Hill NE
  • Asking $1,370,000
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Property Features

Scale, Parking, and 1908 Character in Capitol Hill NE

The home at 15 8th Street NE combines a five-bedroom floor plan, two garage parking spaces, and over a century of architectural character in one of Washington’s most established residential neighborhoods. The features below reflect the property as it stands — a substantive Capitol Hill row house with the dimensions and practical infrastructure that the market consistently underproduces.

Interior and Layout

  • 2,875 square feet of finished interior space
  • Five bedrooms across the full depth of the home
  • Three full baths plus one half bath
  • Original 1908 construction with historic proportions
  • Ceiling heights consistent with early 20th-century row house standards
  • Floor plan depth supporting dedicated room-by-room functionality

Kitchen and Main Level

  • Main-level layout typical of Capitol Hill row house configuration
  • Space for formal and informal dining arrangements
  • Access to rear of home connecting to garage parking
  • Period-appropriate proportions with room for modern updates

Primary Suite and Bedrooms

  • Five bedrooms providing flexibility across upper levels
  • Primary bedroom with full bath access
  • Additional bedrooms suitable for varied uses
  • Room count supporting home office or guest configurations

Parking and Exterior

  • Two garage parking spaces — rare for Capitol Hill NE
  • Row house facade consistent with 1908 neighborhood streetscape
  • Rear access to garage from alley
  • Exterior masonry construction characteristic of the era

What Distinguishes This Home

  • Two garage spaces in a neighborhood where off-street parking is scarce
  • Five bedrooms and 2,875 sq ft exceed the Capitol Hill row house median
  • 1908 construction delivers ceiling heights and proportions later builds cannot match
  • Direct walkability to Barracks Row, Eastern Market, and Lincoln Park
  • Strong transit connectivity via multiple Metro lines near Capitol Hill NE
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Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Life Within Reach

A snapshot of everyday conveniences, destinations and experiences just moments from your door.   

Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Life Within Reach

A snapshot of everyday conveniences, destinations and experiences just moments from your door.   

Transit and Commuting
  • Close to the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines at Stadium-Armory Metro
  • Walking distance to Union Station and Red/Green line access
  • Direct bus service along Capitol Hill corridors
  • Bicycle-friendly grid streets throughout NE
Dining and Coffee
  • Barracks Row restaurant corridor nearby on 8th Street SE
  • Eastern Market neighborhood cafes and weekend market
  • Local coffee shops along Pennsylvania Avenue SE
  • Neighborhood bars and casual dining throughout Capitol Hill
Groceries and Retail
  • Eastern Market fresh vendors and weekend farmers market
  • Neighborhood grocery options within the Capitol Hill grid
  • Pharmacies and convenience retail near Pennsylvania Avenue
  • Lincoln Park green space a short walk away
Parks and Recreation
  • Lincoln Park, one of Capitol Hill's largest green spaces, nearby
  • Stanton Park accessible within the neighborhood grid
  • Capitol Grounds and the National Mall reachable by foot or bike
  • Recreation fields and courts throughout the NE corridor

Property Location

About 15 8th St NE

The row house at 15 8th Street NE was constructed in 1908 and spans 2,875 square feet across its full depth. Five bedrooms and three full baths, plus a half bath, provide a layout with meaningful room count at every level. Two garage parking spaces are included — a structural advantage that distinguishes this home from the majority of Capitol Hill row houses that rely on street parking alone.

Capitol Hill NE is one of Washington’s most coherent historic residential neighborhoods, defined by its intact 19th- and early 20th-century row house streetscapes and its proximity to the United States Capitol grounds. The 8th Street NE corridor connects directly to Barracks Row and the broader Eastern Market commercial district, placing everyday dining, grocery, and retail options within easy reach on foot. The neighborhood’s grid layout and Metro access via the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines at Stadium-Armory, and the Red and Green lines at Union Station, make it one of the more transit-connected addresses in the District.

Day-to-day life on 8th Street NE is anchored by the walkability that Capitol Hill’s grid provides. Eastern Market, Lincoln Park, and the Barracks Row restaurant corridor are all accessible without a car, and the two-garage configuration means that when a vehicle is needed — for travel outside the District or weekend errands — it is available without the friction of street parking. The home’s scale supports a range of living arrangements, from dedicated home office space to guest accommodations, without the compromises that smaller Hill properties require.

A Wardman team member and the Wardman Residential team at Compass have worked extensively with Capitol Hill row houses across NE and SE, advising both buyers and sellers through the neighborhood’s active and often competitive resale market. Our experience on the Hill includes properties ranging from smaller two-bedroom row houses to larger five-bedroom homes like this one, giving us grounded perspective on how scale, parking, and condition translate to value in this submarket. If you are evaluating Capitol Hill NE real estate — whether as a buyer considering this home or a seller benchmarking your own property — reach out and we will share recent comparables and our current read on the market.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Property

Key details about the residence, building, and location to help you evaluate this opportunity.

Off-street parking is among the most consistently sought-after features in Capitol Hill NE, where street parking pressure is a daily reality. Two garage spaces eliminate that friction entirely and represent a structural advantage that most row houses in this corridor simply cannot offer. Buyers frequently cite parking as a deciding factor when comparing otherwise similar Hill properties.
The majority of Capitol Hill row houses fall in the 1,400 to 2,200 square foot range, making 2,875 square feet a notably larger footprint for the neighborhood. That additional space translates to a five-bedroom count and room proportions that allow for genuine flexibility — dedicated office space, guest rooms, or simply more breathing room — without the compromises that smaller Hill homes require.
Row houses built in 1908 were constructed with masonry techniques and proportions that differ meaningfully from later-century construction. Ceiling heights tend to be taller, walls thicker, and room sizing more generous. Buyers should conduct thorough inspections of mechanical systems, roofing, and any updated systems, as homes of this age benefit from a clear-eyed assessment of what has been updated and what remains original.
Capitol Hill NE is served by multiple Metro lines within reasonable distance. Stadium-Armory provides access to the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines, while Union Station connects riders to the Red and Green lines. The neighborhood’s grid layout also supports direct bus routes and bicycle commuting throughout the District.
This is a single-family row house with no HOA or condo association. Owners carry full responsibility for maintenance and capital decisions without the constraints or fees of a shared-governance structure. That autonomy is a meaningful distinction for buyers who prefer direct control over their property.
The Capitol Hill grid places Eastern Market, Barracks Row, Lincoln Park, and Pennsylvania Avenue’s retail and dining corridor within comfortable walking distance of 8th Street NE. Daily errands, dining, and green space are all accessible on foot, and the two-garage configuration means a vehicle is available when needed without the burden of finding street parking.
At $1,370,000, this home is priced at the upper tier of Capitol Hill NE’s row house market, which reflects its size, parking, and location. Buyers evaluating this price point should compare it against recent sales of five-bedroom row houses with off-street parking — a subset of the market that is genuinely small. A Wardman team member can provide current comparables to contextualize the ask.
The Wardman Residential team at Compass has direct experience advising buyers and sellers in Capitol Hill NE, including row houses at this scale and price point. We can provide recent comparable sales, a candid assessment of how this home positions in the current market, and guidance through the offer and due diligence process. Reach out to connect with a Wardman team member for a private conversation.

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