Real Estate Blog - Capitol Hill

1013 North Carolina Avenue SE DC

Posted by Abbott Klar on April 24th, 2026

Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Capitol Hill classic, ideally located on a picturesque, tree-lined street in one of the neighborhood’s most desirable locations between Eastern Market and Lincoln Park. Blending historic charm with thoughtful modern updates, this inviting home offers timeless character, comfortable living spaces, and exceptional walkability.

A deep, landscaped front garden creates a welcoming approach and added privacy. Inside, the traditional foyer opens to a light-filled living and dining area featuring warm wood floors, custom built-in bookshelves, plantation shutters, and a wood-burning fireplace, creating the perfect setting for both everyday living and entertaining. The renovated kitchen with granite…

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1724 Gales Street NE DC

Posted by Abbott Klar on March 15th, 2023

Live your best life in this renovated 2BD/2BA rowhome in the heart of DC, just blocks from DC’s vibrant H Street Corridor.

 

Pass through the welcoming front garden space and into a main level decked out in wood floors and plenty of light. The open kitchen and adjoining dining room make everyday meals and entertaining a breeze—and when the weather’s fair, you can take your meals out into the private backyard. Upstairs are two generous bedrooms and a spacious landing with plenty of home office potential. (The nearby washer and dryer also make laundry day a lot more convenient.)

Of course, location is essential to any new home—and 1724 Gales Street NE certainly has it. In just footsteps, you can enjoy all the public amenities at Rosedale Recreation…

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410 D Street NE DC

Posted by Abbott Klar on September 29th, 2021

DC’s Historic Capitol Hill neighborhood calls you home to this triumphant 3BR/2.5BA masterpiece right in its vibrant heart.

Built in 1805, and renovated by DC architect Robert Gurney with wood floors, soaring curved ceilings illuminated by skylights and much more.  Located just a short walk from the Metro, this home greets you with an open first floor stretching the entire length of the property, from the classic living room through the generous dining room and culminating in a sumptuous kitchen. Quick meals and dinner parties alike are made easier with a kitchen island, plenty of cabinet space, and stainless-steel appliances fit for a chef. Upstairs are the home’s three bedrooms each of which is glazed in light from tall windows and 4…

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917 C Street NE DC

Posted by Abbott Klar on July 28th, 2021

High-end finishes preserve the Queen Anne Victorian details in this marvelous 3-bedroom/3.5-bathroom row home in the vibrant heart of Capitol Hill.

It starts with the fashionable living room, complete with a stunning fireplace mantle and the perfect spot for enjoying a glass of wine or cup of coffee. Through the pocket doors is a charming living room and, beyond that, an elegant gourmet kitchen complete with upgrades: a Wolf five-burner gas cooktop, a 146-bottle wine refrigerator, stone countertops, and floor-to-ceiling cabinets that extend into the generous pantry. This home is dinner party ready with a luxurious powder room on the main level.

Upstairs is the home’s master bedroom, which includes a private bathroom. There’s also an additional…

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615 D Street NE DC #1

Posted by Abbott Klar on September 10th, 2020

Equidistant from H Street and Eastern Market, 615 D Street NE #1 is the perfect home base for exciting adventures in DC living.

 

This 2-bedroom/2-bathroom ground-floor unit starts with a small private vestibule, beyond which is a spacious living room made glamorous by bright front windows and stylish hardwood floors. The living room also includes a wood fireplace for warm and cozy DC winters. Beyond that is the kitchen, which comes with plenty of counter space, a gas range and oven, and a laundry room.

Upstairs is where you’ll find the impressive master bedroom, which feels like an apartment unto itself. Drenched in light, the master bedroom includes not only an en-suite bathroom but an en-suite home office. Plus, there’s plenty of extra room in…

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1000 New Jersey Avenue SE DC #1217

Posted by Abbott Klar on June 27th, 2020

Live above it all in this modern 1-bedroom/1-bathroom home near the top of Southeast DC’s boutique Capitol Hill Tower. This is Capitol Riverfront living at its finest, with hardwood floors, a gorgeous kitchen with breakfast bar, stainless-steel appliances, an in-unit washer and dryer—oh, and did we mention the stunning view out of the floor-to-ceiling picture window in your living room?

Additional luxury features abound. Among these: an en-suite bathroom with a separate hallway entrance for guests, a computer nook for home-office needs, and a walk-in closet complete with a sleek built-in shelving system. Then there’s the building itself, which offers all the creature comforts of city living, including a 24-hour front desk, a fitness center, an…

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1421 A St NE Washington DC

Posted by Abbott Klar Real Estate on March 6th, 2019

Live a part of DC history with this lovely 1-bedroom condo located inside Capitol Hill’s grand Car Barn Condominiums. What was once a trolley-car depot in the early 20th-century has been lovingly restored into a complex that blends urban living with historic grandeur.

This 1-bedroom/1-bathroom corner unit features plenty of space and light to come home to. Features include new bamboo floors, a modern kitchen, an in-unit washer/dryer, and a wood-burning fireplace for cozy winter nights. In warmer weather, the front terrace/patio makes the perfect home for a container garden or a table-and-chair set for al-fresco dining.

The complex itself is a secure gated community that puts you within footsteps of all the excitement of DC’s Capitol Hill and…

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807 East Capitol ST SE Washington DC

Posted by Abbott Klar Real Estate on June 18th, 2018

Majestic Home in the Heart of Capitol Hill.

807 East Capitol ST SE Washington DC.
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 4 Bedrooms | 4 Baths (2 full, 2 half) | 3 fireplaces | 11 foot ceilings | Central AC/Heat | Walk to Eastern Market

 

This is the kind of luxury home for which the word “jaw-dropping” was invented. At 807 East Capitol Street NE, discover a gorgeous semi-detached home whose 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 half-bathrooms, and historic features define the Capitol Hill lifestyle.

What instantly catches your breath about the light-filled ground floor: its refinement. There are two working fireplaces (one in the living room, one in the dining room), a must-see butler’s pantry with original stained-glass window,…

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239 12th ST SE Washington DC

Posted by Abbott Klar Real Estate on January 22nd, 2018

239 12th ST SE Washington DC | $1,099,000
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Spacious, comfortable, and with a touch of grandeur, this gorgeous rowhome is Capitol Hill living at its finest. 

Enter through vestibule and the  find yourself in a glamorous living room elevated by a dramatic marble fireplace, rich wood floors and custom built-in shelves. Then there’s the designer kitchen, whose epic counter space, tile flooring, and high-end appliances inspire images of dinner parties and festive gatherings. There’s also a cozy breakfast nook that looks out onto a private backyard, complete with a storage shed, space for outdoor entertaining and 2 car private parking on brick-lined Gessford court.

On the second floor, beneath a…

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417 Independence Ave SE Washington DC

Posted by Abbott Klar Real Estate on August 11th, 2017

417 Independence Ave SE Washington DC | $749,000
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Welcome home to a charming 2-bedroom/1-bathroom townhome in Washington’s popular, picturesque Capitol Hill neighborhood.

An expansive wood-floor living and dining space (capped with two dramatic chandeliers) leads you back to a kitchen updated with stainless-steel appliances and beautiful marble countertops. Those cool spiral stairs? They take you up to a comfortably carpeted second floor. There, you’ll find a full bathroom with tile and brass fixtures and a washer/dryer. The home’s two bedrooms are enormous, featuring epically long closets and comforting views of your back and front yards.

Speaking of the backyard, yours is fenced in with…

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