644 Independence Ave SE

Washington, DC 20003

$1,245,000

Property Highlights

  • 1888 Capitol Hill Home
  • 4 Bedrooms 2 Baths
  • 2455 Square Feet
  • Semi-Detached Row Home
  • Independence Ave SE
  • Close to Eastern Market
MLS ID
1001364807
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Year Built
1888
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Property Details

Price: $1,245,000

4 Bed

2 Bath

2,455 Sq Ft

Year Built: 1888

Price: $1,245,000

4 Bed

2 Bath

2,455 Sq Ft

Year Built: 1888

Executive Summary

644 Independence Ave SE is a four-bedroom, two-bath semi-detached home in Capitol Hill SE, spanning 2,455 square feet across a structure dating to 1888. The home occupies a prominent address on Independence Avenue, one of the Hill’s most recognizable corridors, within close reach of Eastern Market, the Capitol grounds, and multiple Metro lines. At $1,245,000, this is a substantive Capitol Hill acquisition with the scale and provenance that defines the neighborhood’s most sought-after residential stock.

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Capitol Hill SE — 644 Independence Ave SE

A Capitol Hill Home of Scale and Provenance

644 Independence Ave SE is a semi-detached home built in 1888, positioned on one of Capitol Hill’s most historically significant streets. With four bedrooms, two full baths, and 2,455 square feet, the home offers a footprint that is uncommon in a neighborhood where space commands a premium.

Independence Avenue SE runs directly along the southern edge of the Capitol grounds, placing this address within the gravitational center of Washington’s most storied residential enclave. The proximity to Eastern Market, Barracks Row, and the Capitol South and Eastern Market Metro stations gives the location a connectivity that few Hill addresses can match.

The 1888 construction date situates this home in the earliest wave of Capitol Hill’s residential development, a period that produced the brick row houses and semi-detached structures that define the neighborhood’s architectural identity. Homes of this vintage and scale on Independence Avenue represent a narrow and durable segment of the Hill’s housing supply.

At $1,245,000, the home reflects the value of its address, its size, and its historical standing. For a buyer seeking a Capitol Hill home with genuine depth — in square footage, in history, and in location — 644 Independence Ave SE warrants serious consideration.

Historic Address
644 Independence Ave SE sits on one of Capitol Hill’s most prominent corridors, directly adjacent to the Capitol grounds. The address carries the kind of historical weight that only a handful of residential streets in Washington can claim, making it a meaningful acquisition beyond its physical attributes.
Uncommon Scale
At 2,455 square feet across four bedrooms and two full baths, this semi-detached home offers a scale that is genuinely rare in Capitol Hill SE. The neighborhood’s housing stock trends toward narrower row houses; a home of this footprint commands attention in any market condition.
Connected Location
Eastern Market, Barracks Row, and the Capitol South Metro station are all within close reach of Independence Avenue SE. The neighborhood’s walkability and transit access make this location one of the most functional in the District, with daily errands, dining, and commuting all well within reach.
Architectural Provenance
Built in 1888, the home belongs to the founding generation of Capitol Hill’s residential fabric. Structures of this era — brick, semi-detached, and built to last — form the architectural backbone of the Hill and represent a category of home that the neighborhood produces in limited and diminishing supply.

644 Independence Ave SE

  • 4 Bedrooms / 2 Full Baths
  • 2,455 Square Feet
  • Built 1888
  • Semi-Detached Home
  • Capitol Hill SE
  • Close to Eastern Market Metro
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Property Features — 644 Independence Ave SE

Scale, History, and a Capitol Hill Address

644 Independence Ave SE combines a four-bedroom, 2,455-square-foot footprint with an 1888 construction date and a position on one of Washington’s most historically significant residential corridors. The following details reflect the home’s key physical attributes.

Interior and Layout

  • 2,455 square feet of interior space
  • 4 bedrooms across the home
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • Semi-detached configuration with shared party wall on one side
  • Built in 1888 with historic structural character
  • Multiple levels typical of Capitol Hill semi-detached homes

Kitchen and Living Areas

  • Main-level living and dining areas consistent with 1888 construction
  • Kitchen positioned within the home's original footprint
  • Period architectural details expected in homes of this vintage
  • Space and layout suited to the home's four-bedroom scale

Bedrooms and Baths

  • Four bedrooms distributed across the home's upper levels
  • Two full bathrooms serving the full bedroom count
  • Room dimensions consistent with the 2,455-square-foot total
  • Primary bedroom configuration typical of Capitol Hill semi-detached homes

Outdoor and Exterior

  • Semi-detached exterior with brick construction consistent with 1888 era
  • Independence Ave SE frontage with Capitol Hill streetscape
  • Exterior character consistent with the neighborhood's historic fabric
  • Potential for rear yard or outdoor space typical of this property type

What Defines This Home

  • One of Capitol Hill's widest residential corridors as the home's front address
  • Rare 2,455-square-foot footprint in a neighborhood where space is constrained
  • 1888 construction places the home in the Hill's founding residential generation
  • Semi-detached configuration offers light exposure row houses cannot provide
  • Direct proximity to two Blue/Orange/Silver Line Metro stations
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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.   

Metro and Transit
  • Close to Capitol South Metro (Blue/Orange/Silver Lines)
  • Close to Eastern Market Metro (Blue/Orange/Silver Lines)
  • Multiple bus lines along Independence Ave SE
  • Bicycle infrastructure throughout Capitol Hill SE
  • Proximity to Union Station for regional rail
Dining and Coffee
  • Barracks Row dining corridor along 8th St SE
  • Eastern Market vendors and weekend farmers market
  • Neighborhood cafes and coffee shops throughout Capitol Hill
  • Local restaurants along Pennsylvania Ave SE
  • Proximity to Navy Yard dining and waterfront options
Groceries and Errands
  • Eastern Market for fresh produce and local goods
  • Neighborhood grocery options within Capitol Hill SE
  • Pharmacies and services along Pennsylvania Ave SE
  • Hardware and home goods accessible via transit or bike
  • Capitol Hill branch of DC Public Library nearby
Parks and Green Space
  • Lincoln Park within Capitol Hill SE
  • Capitol grounds accessible from Independence Ave SE
  • Neighborhood pocket parks throughout the Hill
  • National Mall accessible via short transit or bike ride
  • Kingman Island and Anacostia Riverwalk Trail nearby

Property Location

About 644 Independence Ave SE

644 Independence Ave SE is a semi-detached home built in 1888, offering four bedrooms, two full baths, and 2,455 square feet of interior space. The semi-detached configuration — sharing one party wall rather than two — provides a degree of separation and light exposure that fully attached row houses on the Hill do not. Homes of this scale and vintage on Independence Avenue represent a narrow slice of Capitol Hill’s residential inventory, and they trade infrequently.

Capitol Hill SE is one of Washington’s oldest and most architecturally coherent residential neighborhoods, defined by its brick row houses, tree-lined streets, and proximity to the Capitol grounds. Independence Avenue SE runs along the southern boundary of the Capitol campus, giving addresses on this corridor a civic prominence that few residential streets in the District can claim. Eastern Market anchors the neighborhood’s commercial life, and Barracks Row along 8th Street SE provides a dense concentration of dining and retail within easy reach.

Daily life on Capitol Hill SE is organized around walkability and neighborhood infrastructure that has been in place for generations. Eastern Market offers fresh produce, local vendors, and weekend activity that draws residents from across the city. The Capitol South and Eastern Market Metro stations provide direct access to the broader District, and the neighborhood’s street grid connects easily to the National Mall, the waterfront, and the broader SE quadrant.

A Wardman team member and the Wardman Residential team at Compass have worked extensively with Capitol Hill buyers navigating the SE submarket, including semi-detached homes and historic row houses along Independence Avenue and the surrounding corridors. We understand the nuances of this inventory — how homes of this vintage are priced, how they trade, and what distinguishes a well-positioned acquisition from a compromised one. If you are considering a Capitol Hill SE home, reach out — we are glad to share recent comparables and our perspective on the current market.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Property

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

The combination of scale, age, and address is the distinguishing factor. At 2,455 square feet with four bedrooms, the home is larger than most Capitol Hill row houses, and its position on Independence Avenue SE — directly adjacent to the Capitol grounds — gives it a civic address that is genuinely uncommon in the residential market.
Based on available information, 644 Independence Ave SE is a single-family semi-detached home with no indicated HOA or condo association. Buyers should confirm the absence of any deed restrictions or historic district obligations with their attorney and title company prior to closing.
Capitol South Metro (Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines) and Eastern Market Metro (Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines) are both close to Independence Avenue SE. Both stations provide direct access to downtown DC, Rosslyn, and points throughout the region.
Homes built in 1888 belong to the earliest phase of Capitol Hill’s residential development, predating the neighborhood’s later Victorian and Edwardian waves. Structures of this era were built with brick and heavy timber framing, and they carry architectural details — cornices, window proportions, facade rhythm — that define the Hill’s historic character.
A semi-detached home shares a party wall on one side only, leaving the opposite side freestanding. This typically allows for additional windows, better natural light penetration, and a side yard or passage that fully attached row houses cannot offer. On Capitol Hill, semi-detached homes are less common than attached row houses and tend to command a premium.
Barracks Row along 8th Street SE is one of Capitol Hill’s primary dining corridors and is within easy reach of Independence Avenue. Eastern Market provides fresh produce, local vendors, and weekend market activity. Pennsylvania Avenue SE offers additional retail, cafes, and neighborhood services.
Capitol Hill SE falls within a designated historic district, which means exterior alterations are subject to review by the DC Historic Preservation Review Board. Buyers should understand the permitting implications for any planned renovations or additions. A qualified historic preservation attorney or architect can help navigate the process before and after purchase.
A Wardman team member and the Wardman Residential team at Compass have direct experience with Capitol Hill SE acquisitions, including semi-detached homes and historic properties along Independence Avenue and adjacent corridors. We can provide recent comparable sales, context on how homes of this vintage and scale are priced, and advisory support through the full transaction. Reach out to begin the conversation.

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