Well-maintained brick semi-detached townhome currently configured as a two-unit property. The property offers the flexibility to convert it back into a single-family home or maintain the existing two-unit layout. The main level features a 1-bedroom, 1-bath unit with a private side entrance, while the lower level offers a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath unit. The property is currently vacant and ready for its new owner.
For sale
$405,000
3837 1st St SE, Washington, DC 20032
4beds
1,864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$217/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Lower levelPrivate side entranceMain levelWell-maintained brick semi-detached townhome
- 7 days
- 46
- 2
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christine Jackson 301-661-3740,
CJ Real Estate Solutions, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2284564
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 532
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Other
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,864
- Total interior livable area: 1,864 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,332
- Finished area below ground: 532
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 6116//0051
- Zoning: R-3
- Zoning description: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Congress Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $217/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $421,220
- Annual tax amount: $3,634
- Date on market: 9/23/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Other
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $405,000+1.3%$217/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2256750 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2026 | Listing removed | $399,900$215/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2163146 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2026 | Price change | $399,9000%$215/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2163146 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Price change | $400,000-5.9%$215/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2163146 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2025 | Price change | $425,000-12.4%$228/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2163146 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2025 | Price change | $484,990-3%$260/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2163146 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $499,900+1010.9%$268/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2163146 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2010 | Sold | $45,000-73.6%$24/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2009 | Sold | $170,400+13.7%$91/sqft |
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| 10/25/2008 | Price change | $149,922-40%$80/sqft |
Source: Long and Foster Real Estate #DC6727787 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2008 | Price change | $249,922-10.7%$134/sqft |
Source: Long and Foster Real Estate #DC6727787 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2008 | Listed for sale | $279,922+15.2%$150/sqft |
Source: Long and Foster Real Estate #DC6727787 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2005 | Sold | $243,000+185.9%$130/sqft |
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| 2/17/2005 | Sold | $85,000$46/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,580 -1.5% | $421,220 -1.5% |
| 2025 | $3,634 +2.1% | $427,560 +2.1% |
| 2024 | $3,559 +3.3% | $418,750 +3.3% |
| 2023 | $3,446 +8.9% | $405,370 +8.9% |
| 2022 | $3,164 +8.7% | $372,230 +8.7% |
| 2021 | $2,910 +6.8% | $342,360 +6.8% |
| 2020 | $2,726 +7.6% | $320,680 +7.6% |
| 2018 | $2,534 +10.1% | $298,160 +10.1% |
| 2017 | $2,302 +19.1% | $270,770 +19.1% |
| 2016 | $1,933 +10.1% | $227,410 +10.1% |
| 2015 | $1,756 +9.3% | $206,600 +9.3% |
| 2014 | $1,606 -2.2% | $188,950 -2.2% |
| 2013 | $1,642 +2.7% | $193,170 +2.7% |
| 2012 | $1,599 | $188,100 |
| 2011 | $1,599 -13.2% | $188,100 -13.2% |
| 2010 | $1,842 0% | $216,650 0% |
| 2009 | $1,842 +34.9% | $216,720 +39.7% |
| 2007 | $1,365 +29.1% | $155,150 +34.9% |
| 2006 | $1,058 +15.2% | $114,990 +20.2% |
| 2005 | $919 +15.9% | $95,680 +15.9% |
| 2004 | $792 +40.6% | $82,550 +40.6% |
| 2003 | $564 +6% | $58,720 +6% |
| 2002 | $532 -34.2% | $55,396 -21.2% |
| 2001 | $808 | $70,300 |
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Neighborhood: Congress Heights
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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