For Sale181d on market
700 Chesapeake St SE
Washington, DC, 20032 • Washington Highlands • District of Columbia
$465,000
$301/sqft
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
3Baths
1,543Sqft
0.06 acLot
1952Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1952 · 74 years of history
Congress Heights
Washington Highlands
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
Popular listing
Listed 181 days ago · 164 views · 22 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
164 views
People checking out this listing
22 saves
Buyers have saved this home
181 days on market
Established listing
$301/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Townhouse · Built 1952
Welcome to 700 Chesapeake St SE, Washington, DC 20032 – a beautifully renovated home where modern design meets comfort. This property has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom with designer finishes and custom touches that make it truly stand out. Every detail has been carefully considered, creating a space that feels both stylish and functional. Inside, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms and two full baths, perfect for first-time buyers or anyone seeking a move-in ready home. The open, bright layout flows effortlessly, making entertaining easy. Outside, enjoy a generous private backyard, ideal for relaxing or hosting gatherings, along with off-street parking for added convenience. Located in the heart of Washington Highlands / Congress Heights, this neighborhood is buzzing with new energy and development. Just minutes from St. Elizabeth’s Campus redevelopment, the Entertainment & Sports Arena (home to the Mystics and Wizards’ practice facility), and the growing Congress Heights Arts and Culture District, you’re right in the center of one of DC’s most exciting up-and-coming areas. Easy access to Downtown DC, Navy Yard, and National Harbor via major commuter routes and Metro makes this a truly connected location. Now is the perfect time to buy in this neighborhood – with new dining, retail, and community spaces on the way, you’ll be getting in at the right moment.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights modern design, off-street parking, and spacious bedrooms as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,033/month
Principal & Interest$2,413
Property Tax$465
Insurance$155
Down payment20% ($93,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $372,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1952
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Natural Gas
Parking2 Open Parking spaces
Lot2,681 sqft
Days on Zillow181 Days
Price/sqft$301
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleTraditional
Year built1952
Stories3
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Natural Gas
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street, Driveway
BasementHeated,Improved,Water Proofing System,Windows,Full,Connecting Stairway,Rear Entrance
Lot2,681 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodWashington Highlands
ZoningSEE MAP
Annual tax$2,319
Parcel61640097
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Water Heater
Heating
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Natural Gas
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
On Street
Driveway
Construction
Brick
Lot Features
Urban Land-Cristiana-Sunnysider
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
561 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market181
Est. value$460,100
Est. rent$4,747/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$301
On marketOct 10, 2025
PostedOct 10, 2025
Last sold$238,000
MLS updatedFeb 9, 2026
Tour days6
Views164
Favorites22
How are the schools in Washington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20032
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 10, 2025Listed For Sale$465,000$301Bright MLS
Mar 8, 2024Sold$238,000$154Bright MLS
Feb 13, 2024Pending Sale$220,000$143Bright MLS
Feb 6, 2024Listed For Sale$220,000$143Bright MLS
Oct 11, 2023Pending Sale$220,000$143Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$465,000
Oct 10, 2025•$301/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$238,000
Mar 8, 2024•$154/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$220,000
Feb 13, 2024•$143/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$220,000
Feb 6, 2024•$143/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$220,000
Oct 11, 2023•$143/sqft•Bright MLS
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2025$2,319$272,850
Apr 9, 2024$504$263,640
Apr 9, 2023$507$251,090
Apr 9, 2022$519$230,830
Apr 9, 2021$504$219,100
Apr 9, 2020$483$209,540
Apr 9, 2018$447$194,190
Apr 9, 2017$410$191,180
Apr 9, 2016$376$171,880
Apr 9, 2015$343$152,060
Apr 9, 2014$681$150,260
Apr 9, 2013$367$155,380
Apr 9, 2012$418$165,780
Apr 9, 2011$418$165,780
Apr 9, 2010$373$219,400
Apr 9, 2009$279$238,890
Apr 9, 2007$267$177,210
Apr 9, 2006$254$132,840
Apr 9, 2005$337$113,860
Apr 9, 2004$301$100,710
Apr 9, 2003$325$97,640
Apr 9, 2002$325$97,635
Apr 9, 2001$276$87,487
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Washington, DC • District of Columbia
Nearby neighborhoods
Adams MorganCapitol HillColumbia HeightsDupont CircleFoggy BottomLogan CirclePetworthSixteenth Street HeightsSouthwest WaterfrontWashington Highlands
Nearby cities
Washington
Nearby zip codes
20001200022000320009200102001120016200192002020032
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