Capitol Hill

Living on Capitol Hill: Where DC’s History Meets Today’s Lifestyle Capitol Hill is one of Washington’s most recognizable neighborhoods, and for good reason. With the U.S. Capitol standing tall at its center, this community blends historic rowhouses, tree-lined streets, and some of the city’s most beloved gathering spots. From the weekend bustle of Eastern Market to the lively restaurants along Barracks Row, life on the Hill has a way of feeling both historic and fresh at the same time. Buyers are drawn here for the charm of those classic 19th-century rowhomes, the walkability, and the easy access to Metro. Sellers continue to benefit from steady demand—homes on Capitol Hill often attract interest quickly, especially when they’re well-priced and well-presented. Right now, the typical home value is around the high $800s to low $900s, with listings often going under contract in just a few weeks. What makes Capitol Hill even more exciting is its future. Major projects like Capitol Crossing and the RFK/Hill East redevelopment are bringing new housing, parks, and retail to the area. That means more amenities, stronger walkability, and long-term value for homeowners. Dining and culture are part of the everyday experience here. New spots like ZomTum, with its Thai-Laotian flavors, are already neighborhood favorites, while The Roost Food Hall keeps things casual and fun with everything from tacos to craft cocktails. And of course, longtime institutions like Eastern Market anchor the community with fresh food, antiques, and arts every weekend. Capitol Hill also has a vibrant calendar of events—whether it’s Art All Night, free community concerts, or simply neighbors gathering at the farmers market. It’s a place where tradition and connection run deep, and where buyers and sellers alike can see long-term opportunity. If you’re thinking about buying or selling on Capitol Hill—whether it’s a cozy rowhouse near Lincoln Park or a modern condo close to Eastern Market—I’d love to help you make the most of this timeless yet ever-evolving neighborhood.

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Living on Capitol Hill: Where DC’s History Meets Today’s Lifestyle

Capitol Hill is one of Washington’s most recognizable neighborhoods, and for good reason. With the U.S. Capitol standing tall at its center, this community blends historic rowhouses, tree-lined streets, and some of the city’s most beloved gathering spots. From the weekend bustle of Eastern Market to the lively restaurants along Barracks Row, life on the Hill has a way of feeling both historic and fresh at the same time.

Buyers are drawn here for the charm of those classic 19th-century rowhomes, the walkability, and the easy access to Metro. Sellers continue to benefit from steady demand—homes on Capitol Hill often attract interest quickly, especially when they’re well-priced and well-presented. Right now, the typical home value is around the high $800s to low $900s, with listings often going under contract in just a few weeks.

What makes Capitol Hill even more exciting is its future. Major projects like Capitol Crossing and the RFK/Hill East redevelopment are bringing new housing, parks, and retail to the area. That means more amenities, stronger walkability, and long-term value for homeowners.

Dining and culture are part of the everyday experience here. New spots like ZomTum, with its Thai-Laotian flavors, are already neighborhood favorites, while The Roost Food Hall keeps things casual and fun with everything from tacos to craft cocktails. And of course, longtime institutions like Eastern Market anchor the community with fresh food, antiques, and arts every weekend.

Capitol Hill also has a vibrant calendar of events—whether it’s Art All Night, free community concerts, or simply neighbors gathering at the farmers market. It’s a place where tradition and connection run deep, and where buyers and sellers alike can see long-term opportunity.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling on Capitol Hill—whether it’s a cozy rowhouse near Lincoln Park or a modern condo close to Eastern Market—I’d love to help you make the most of this timeless yet ever-evolving neighborhood.

 
Capitol Hill, in addition to being a metonym for the United States Congress, is the largest historic residential neighborhood in Washington, D.C., stretching easterly in front of the United States Capitol along wide avenues. It is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., and with roughly 35,000 people in just under 2 square miles, it is also one of the most densely populated.
 
As a geographic feature, Capitol Hill rises near the center of the District of Columbia and extends eastward. Pierre (Peter) Charles L'Enfant, as he began to develop his plan for the new federal capital city in 1791, chose to locate the "Congress House" (the Capitol building) on the crest of the hill at a site that he characterized as a "pedestal waiting for a monument". The Capitol building has been the home of the Congress of the United States and the workplace of many residents of the Capitol Hill neighborhood since 1800.
 
The Capitol Hill neighborhood today straddles two quadrants of the city, Southeast and Northeast. A large portion of the neighborhood is now designated as the Capitol Hill Historic District.
 
The name Capitol Hill is often used to refer to both the historic district and the larger neighborhood around it. To the east of Capitol Hill lies the Anacostia River, to the north is the H Street corridor, to the south are the Southeast/Southwest Freeway and the Washington Navy Yard, and to the west are the National Mall and the city's central business district.
 

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