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609 Independence Ave SE
609 Independence Ave SE

Want to Build Something in D.C.? Start Here.

A shovel-ready, extraordinarily rare opportunity in Capitol Hill, fully permitted for an already approved plan for 2 two-unit residential buildings: 609 Independence Ave SE

  • 2 residential adjacent lots

  • Each building is a 3-level 2,700 sq. ft. residence

  • Each building features a lower-level apartment suite

  • Approved permit package includes full architectural, civil and MEP engineering drawings

  • Convenient location behind Eastern Market, near Library of Congress, Barracks Row and Capitol

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6BR/7.5BA contemporary-classical showpiece in Observatory Circle, directly across from the Vice President’s residence, complete with a pool, elevator, and separate guest house—all for $9.5M.

  • “A beautifully maintained row house in Columbia Heights that pairs original DC charm with true move-in-ready condition. This exceptional home offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths total, including a fully separate basement rental unit with its own entrance — ideal for rental income, an au pair suite, or multigenerational living.”

  • “With more than 3,400 square feet across four finished levels, this expansive Brightwood rowhouse offers a scale and flexibility rarely found in the neighborhood. The fully finished lower level is a true second unit with its own kitchen, bath, private walkout entrance, and Certificate of Occupancy.”

  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “classic rowhome” on Capitol Hill offering “three levels of living space and plenty of opportunity to make it your own” and “a great opportunity for a buyer looking to renovate and add their own finishes while preserving the character of a traditional DC rowhome.”


Event

The Triumph Trek at the Rio is the ultimate celebration of strength, recovery and hope — and everyone is invited.

On Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation and Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services will gather at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg for an untimed walk-or-wheel around the accessible lakeside path. This is not a race. Scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and every pace are welcome, and no one finishes last.


Rant/Revel


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DC Government


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Thanks to Griffin for the reminder: “street sweeping tomorrow”

From DPW:

Posted Residential Street Sweeping (Monday, March 3rd through October 31st)

The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin posted residential street sweeping on Monday, March 3rd. The program will run through October 31st, and motorists are asked to obey posted signs indicating the schedule of parking restrictions to ensure streets are swept thoroughly. (more…)


DC Government

From an email:

Modeling District Revenue to Certify Debt Service Obligations: Methodology Update 2025.(PDF)

This report uses a model to forecast the District’s gross revenue to be $12.0 billion (comprising local fund and dedicated revenue) for FY 2025, compared to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer’s (OCFO) December 2024 estimate of $11.6 billion. The OCFO’s December 2024 estimate is within the confidence interval of the model. The model uses published economic indicators that, for the most part, were last updated in December 2024 or January 2025.

Key takeaway: To show how D.C. revenues might be affected by changes in the federal government, the model also considered an alternate scenario in which federal employment is reduced by 25%. Under this scenario, the model predicts that:

District employment could be reduced by 50,000 jobs, including 14,000 jobs held by District residents.
District resident wages could decline by 5.3%.
The District’s gross domestic product could fall by 1.1%.
Annual revenues from D.C. income and sales taxes could decline by $450 million to $550 million.
(more…)


Announcement

If you’ve ever walked through NoMa and wondered how one of the neighborhood’s colorful murals came to life, this September you can watch it happen.

NoMa in Color, the NoMa BID’s annual mural festival, returns September 11–18, bringing 17 artists to the neighborhood to create 16 new large-scale murals. Throughout the week, visitors can stop by mural sites, watch artists paint, and see the works take shape in real time.