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  • $491,800

    1885 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020

    3beds
    1,585sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $491,800 Zestimate®
    $310/sqft
    $2,995 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $491,800

    $462,000 - $516,000

    $2,995/mo

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    What's special

    Rent this beautifully renovated home in the DC neighborhood of Douglass! The home comes complete with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, updated kitchen, den, laundry, porch, deck, private parking, privacy fence, security system, hardwood floors and recess lighting. The large kitchen boasts a 5-burner gas stove, dishwasher, fridge, microwave, quartz countertops, and breakfast counter. The finished basement has its own entrance, bedroom, bathroom, and a kitchenette that only needs a mini fridge to complete. The master bedroom has its own private bath. There are newly installed screen doors and energy-efficient windows. Central heating and air conditioning are controlled with a programmable thermostat/app. There is abundant, free street parking with no permit necessary. Your new home is centrally located in the neighborhood of Douglass and close to everything. It is a 12-minute walk to the Congress Heights metro, Entertainment & Sports Arena, Dept. of Homeland Security, Coast Guard HQ. Easy metro and bus access to the Wharf, Navy Yard, and Capitol Hill. And if you don't want to walk to the metro, the metro bus stops right on the corner! 5-minute walk to the community park with public pool, picnic area, and playground. 8-minute walk to Giant Grocery, Chipotle, Pizza Boli, IHOP, library, dry cleaner, Wells Fargo. 1.0 mile to Safeway, McDonald's, and the Skyland Town Center including Roaming Rooster, Savage Breakfast Club, CVS, LIDL, Starbucks, Mezzeh, Maizal, Jersey Mike's, &Pizza, Tropical Smoothie, Capital One, Chase. A few minutes drive to JBAB. A 15-minute drive to National Harbor. Easy access to Suitland Parkway and the 295 makes this an ideal location for commuters who live in DC. Tenants are responsible for gas, electric, water, internet, and lawn care. Tenants are responsible for gas, electric, water, internet, and lawn care. Security deposit is one month's rent. Pets considered on a case by case basis. Please, no smoking or vaping of any kind inside the house. Prospective tenants are screened based upon a combination of credit report, references, and verified gross monthly income 3x the monthly rent. Apply through Zillow!

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    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Has basement: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,585 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Internet not included in rent, Privacy fence, Water not included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: 58920066

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Property subtype: Townhouse

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Washington

    HOA & financial

    Other fees
    • Deposit fee: $3,450

    Other

    Other facts
    • Available date: 08/25/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/28/2025Listing removed$450,000$284/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2226360 Report a problem
    10/25/2025Listed for sale$450,000-8.2%$284/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2226360 Report a problem
    9/5/2025Listing removed$3,450$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    8/25/2025Price change$3,450+6.2%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    7/25/2025Listed for rent$3,250$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    7/12/2025Listing removed$3,250$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    6/22/2025Price change$3,250-5.8%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    6/10/2025Listed for rent$3,450+32.7%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    6/24/2022Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    6/19/2022Listed for rent$2,600$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    11/5/2020Sold$490,000$309/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    11/2/2020Pending sale$490,000$309/sqft
    Source: RLAH Real Estate #DCDC484938 Report a problem
    11/2/2020Price change$490,000-9.3%$309/sqft
    Source: RLAH Real Estate #DCDC484938 Report a problem
    10/13/2020Pending sale$540,000+0%$341/sqft
    Source: RLAH Real Estate #DCDC484938 Report a problem
    10/9/2020Price change$539,900-1.7%$341/sqft
    Source: RLAH Real Estate #DCDC484938 Report a problem
    9/27/2020Price change$549,000-3.7%$346/sqft
    Source: RLAH Real Estate #DCDC484938 Report a problem
    9/15/2020Listed for sale$569,900+136.5%$360/sqft
    Source: RLAH Real Estate #DCDC484938 Report a problem
    7/5/2019Sold$241,000+2.6%$152/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/10/2019Pending sale$235,000$148/sqft
    Source: Senate Real Estate Services LLC #DCDC424334 Report a problem
    4/28/2019Listed for sale$235,000$148/sqft
    Source: Senate Real Estate Services LLC #DCDC424334 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,244 +2.1%$499,340 +2.1%
    2024$4,158 +3.1%$489,190 +3.1%
    2023$4,034 +5.2%$474,620 +5.2%
    2022$3,833 +91.5%$450,950 +91.5%
    2021$2,001 +4.3%$235,430 +4.3%
    2020$1,919 +17%$225,770 +17%
    2018$1,640 +2.8%$192,980 +2.8%
    2017$1,595 +71.1%$187,700 +10%
    2016$933 +146.8%$170,710 +3.5%
    2015$378 +8.4%$164,920 +8.3%
    2014$349 -12.2%$152,230 -6.4%
    2013$397 -2.9%$162,560 -3.1%
    2012$409 $167,770
    2011$409 +21%$167,770 -15.6%
    2010$338 +78.3%$198,830 -4.6%
    2009$190 -0.7%$208,440 +31.5%
    2007$191 +5.2%$158,480 +35.2%
    2006$182 -39.8%$117,260 +7.4%
    2005$301 +12%$109,200 +16.1%
    2004$269 +6.7%$94,070 +14%
    2003$252 0%$82,540 0%
    2002$252 +20.2%$82,542 +12%
    2001$210 $73,698

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    Neighborhood: Shipley Terrace

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