1204 17th Avenue E

In a perfect setting only 2 blocks from Volunteer Park and SAAM, you are also only a stroll away from the great schools, cafés, shops and restaurants of North Capitol Hill. This charming 1905 North Capitol Hill home blends timeless character with exceptional potential. Period details shine throughout—hardwood floors, leaded windows, classic built-ins, a bay window, and a Batchelder-tiled wood-burning fireplace with an elegant mantle. The circular main floor layout is ideal for entertaining, flowing seamlessly from the entry through French doors into spacious living and dining rooms. The bright, eat-in kitchen features charming built-in window seating and opens to a sunny east-facing deck—perfect for morning light and indoor-outdoor living. A ¾ bath completes the main level. Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms all with Fir floors awaiting your personal taste for refinishing, walk-in closets and a full bath, while the lower level offers laundry and utility space, workshop area, abundant storage, ¼ bath and loads of potential for future additional living space. Landscaped garden beds, designed with intention for year-round interest and color, surround the home. With newer copper plumbing and updated electrical, including new 200 amp panel(1/27/26), this is a rare opportunity to modernize and personalize a classic residence in sought-after North Capitol Hill.