Living in Capitol Hill

The Largest and Historic Residential Neighborhood in Washington DC

Capitol Hill enjoys being regarded as the largest and historic residential neighborhood within Washington DC. The neighborhood is the seat of US Congress, a reason that always makes Capitol Hill residents proud for their neighborhood is where laws are created and passed.

Despite the small area of land occupied by Capitol Hill, 2 square miles to be exact, it is still desnsely populated with about 35000 people living within various Capitol Hill homes. The borderlines of Capitol Hill also play vital parts in the lives of the residents. Located in the East is the Anacostia River, to the north is the H Street corridor, to its south are the Southeast/Southwest Freeway and Washington Navy yard, and to the west is the National Mall along the city’s business district.

Notable Landmarks

The stretch of land that serves ground to diverse Capitol Hill homes also serves site to notable landmarks apart from the US Congress. The Senate Building, the Library of Congress, Supreme Court, Marine Barracks, and Congressional Cemetery have their foundations laid in Capitol Hill.

Adding prestige to these landmarks are diverse Capitol Hill home representing various styles, architectures, and periods. Most of the residential houses are row houses while there are also 19^th century manor houses, federal townhouses, and brick row houses made distinct by the combination of Richardsonian Romanesque, Queen Anne, and Eastlakian motifs.

Diverse Yet Comfortable Living in Capitol Hill Homes

Comfortable living is always one of the top reasons for moving in. If you are considering purchasing one of the available Capitol Hill homes, then comfort and convenience is within your hands. A wide variety of convenience stores are present in the commercial corridors of the neighborhood. These include 7-Eleven, Corner Market, and Distad’s BP. Notable restaurants and diners include Matchbox Restaurant and Ted’s Bulletin. If you are after Latin American cuisines, then you’ll love Banana Café & Piano Bar.

Quality education is also accessible to Capitol Hill homes residents with the presence of public, private, and special schools such as Capitol Hill Day School, and Capitol Hill Arts Workshop. Recreation is well served by an assortment of spas, salons, fitness centers, sports hubs, theaters, bars, disco houses, and family function places. There are also public parks where family and friends can enjoy weekends away from stressful workloads.

Now, would you dare miss the comfortable life inside a new Capitol Hill real estate residence? There is more you can experience when you start living in your own Capitol Hill homes.

Latest Property Listings in Capitol Hill

$577,000

517 10Th Street SE , Washington

Capitol Hill Charm in this Victorian 2bedroom, Nowhere else has as much so close, so available, so reasonable. Visibly Victorian, bright light, FPL, garden size yard, par...

Beds 2
Baths 1.0

$839,000

326 5Th Street SE , Washington

Rare specimen! Authentic classic on one of the hill's most quiet & coveted blks! Lr w/unusually elegant proportions; full width dr; butler's pantry; "new" chic tsk spark...

Beds 3
Baths 2.0

$925,000

140 E Street SE , Washington

PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY 5/20 1:00 - 4:00. Fine Capitol Hill Italianate home with 3 bedrooms designed by architect C.E. Burden. Spacious floor plan ...

Beds 3
Baths 4.0

$849,900

21 D Street SE , Washington

Capitol Hill at its finest!!! Sophisticated 2 level town home perfect for entertaining across the St from Congressional office buildings. Luxurious custom finishes includ...

Beds 2
Baths 3.0
Bldg. Tbd

$1,399,999

1008 East Capitol Street NE , Washington

GORGEOUS truly SPECTACULAR Grand Dame restored w/orig details mantels/fretwork/trim/pocket doors/gorgeous heart pine flrs, tall ceilings. Lg sep LR&DR, gorgeous SS/Carrar...

Beds 5
Baths 5.0

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Living in Capitol Hill

The Largest and Historic Residential Neighborhood in Washington DC

Notable Landmarks

Diverse Yet Comfortable Living in Capitol Hill Homes