"Blue Sanctuary"! This semi-detached 4BR gem stands out for its exceptional FLEXIBILITY. Enjoy it as a 4BR-2BA dwelling or as your work-from-home headquarters. The main level features generous LIVING SPACE; a renovated, fully-loaded GALLEY KITCHEN with new and like-new stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, and under-cabinet lighting; a renovated FULL BATH; a COAT CLOSET; and a unique BONUS ROOM set off by elegant, full-lite french doors. The Bonus Room, situated opposite the Kitchen, can serve as either a main-level Bedroom, a formal Dining Room, and/or a work-from-home Conference Room / Office. The second floor features 3 more BEDROOMS, a second renovated FULL BATH, LINEN CLOSET, and convenient full-size WASHER-DRYER. Bedroom 3 adds more flexibility as it can serve as either a Bedroom, Guest Room, or HOME OFFICE / LIBRARY. The location offers hi-speed FIOS for blazing fast internet and wi-fi. This renovated property starts with a NEW ROOF and a young HVAC system and a recent HEAVY-UP of the electrical service followed by NEW FLOORING throughout. And it comes with a generous HOME WARRANTY. The deep, wide lot offers an expansive front and side lawn with colorful flower beds, lush greenery, a large enclosed, semi-private rear GATED PATIO for outdoor living and entertaining, and OFF-STREET PARKING for up to 4 vehicles. Plenty of room for additional exterior features and storage. The location offers proximity to major routes and Capitol Hill and is a mere 5-minute walk to/from the Congress Heights Metro. Enjoy a variety of amenities and conveniences all within a stone's throw. Affordability. Lifestyle. And FLEXIBILITY at its best!
For sale
$399,900
1440 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032
4beds
1,216sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
2,032 Square Feet Lot
$397,300 Zestimate®
$329/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Deep wide lotNew roofGenerous living spaceNew flooring throughoutRenovated fully-loaded galley kitchenConvenient full-size washer-dryerCoat closet
- 21 days |
- 383 |
- 20 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Steven Washington 202-246-7404,
Cliftine Jones, Ltd.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2262520
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Galley, Kitchen - Table Space, Other, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: Storm Door(s), Six Panel
- Windows: Double Hung, Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,216
- Total interior livable area: 1,216 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,216
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Crushed Stone, Off Street, Attached Carport, On Street
- Carport spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Privacy,Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 2,032 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Sloped, Front Yard, Urban Land-Beltsville-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 5889//0055
- Zoning: RA-1
- Zoning description: (See DC Zoning Map for details.)
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Other
- Roof: Flat,Rubber,Asphalt
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Congress Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $329/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $303,340
- Annual tax amount: $1,796
- Date on market: 6/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Steven Washington
(202) 246-7404
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Estimated market value
$397,300
$377,000 - $417,000
$3,451/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,900+77.7%$329/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2262520 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2026 | Sold | $225,000+12.5%$185/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2244864 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2026 | Pending sale | $200,000$164/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2244864 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2026 | Price change | $200,000-20%$164/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2244864 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000$206/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2244864 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,796 +5.1% | $301,140 +3.4% |
| 2024 | $1,708 +8.4% | $291,300 +3.9% |
| 2023 | $1,577 +6.6% | $280,480 +11% |
| 2022 | $1,478 +7.1% | $252,610 +3.9% |
| 2021 | $1,381 +9.6% | $243,020 +2.8% |
| 2020 | $1,260 +19% | $236,440 +17.4% |
| 2018 | $1,059 +9.2% | $201,470 +2.5% |
| 2017 | $970 +9.3% | $196,540 +10.3% |
| 2016 | $887 +9.7% | $178,190 +3.6% |
| 2015 | $809 +8.5% | $171,990 +8.9% |
| 2014 | $746 -11% | $157,930 -6.7% |
| 2013 | $838 +8.2% | $169,260 +4.3% |
| 2012 | $774 | $162,250 |
| 2011 | $774 +21% | $162,250 -13.8% |
| 2010 | $640 +28.2% | $188,220 -4.7% |
| 2009 | $499 +3% | $197,490 +18.7% |
| 2007 | $485 +5.2% | $166,320 +30.5% |
| 2006 | $461 -28.9% | $127,490 +20.8% |
| 2005 | $648 +8.3% | $105,520 +5.2% |
| 2004 | $599 +5.1% | $100,350 +12.4% |
| 2003 | $569 +17.5% | $89,310 +11% |
| 2002 | $484 +11.6% | $80,458 +7% |
| 2001 | $434 | $75,194 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Douglas
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Turner Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Johnson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Ballou High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Johnson
- High: Ballou Senior
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
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- Washington, DC
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- 20032
- Douglas
- 1440 Alabama Ave SE
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