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  • $550,000

    3956 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW, Washington, DC 20032

    4beds
    --baths
    3,978sqft
    : 
    $3,539/mo
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    Quadruplex
    Built in 1941
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $138/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Rear extensionExpansive fully fenced yardPrivate groundsPrivate rear entrance
    FULLY DETACHED STANDALONE MULTI-UNIT WITH EXPANSION & VALUE-ADD POTENTIAL. Exceptional versatility for owner-occupants looking to house-hack or investors seeking a multi-faceted value-add asset. Positioned on an expansive, fully fenced yard, this independent standalone building offers privacy, private grounds, and clear avenues for income and space optimization. **HOUSE-HACKING & RESIDENTIAL UPSIDE:** Live in one unit while renting the other to market-rate or housing choice voucher tenants to directly offset monthly mortgage costs. The existing footprint features a rear extension that provides a straightforward structural pathway to convert units into two-bedroom floor plans. Additionally, the property includes a very large, unimproved basement with multiple side windows and a private rear entrance, offering substantial square footage for future buildout, workshop space, or dedicated storage. **ALTERNATIVE USE FLEXIBILITY:** Situated on a generous lot under RA-1 zoning, buyers can also explore adaptive re-use options, such as converting the facility into a daycare center or child development facility (subject to Board of Zoning Adjustment special exception, zoning compliance, and OSSE licensing). --- **DISCLAIMER:** Buyer and buyer's agent/broker are solely responsible for performing all due diligence to verify property details, existing footprint, square footage, zoning regulations, allowable uses, conversion feasibility, and permitting requirements with the District of Columbia Department of Buildings (DOB) and Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA).
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    Listed by:

    Abel Gebremichael 202-601-0160,

    Real Broker, LLC

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2282856MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      Basement
      • Area: 1326
      Heating
      • Radiator, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater
      Features
      • Basement: Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance,Walk-Out Access,Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 5,304
      • Total interior livable area: 3,978 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Free, On Street
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Brick
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 4,330 Square Feet
      • Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 6150//0005
      • Zoning: RA-1
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Architectural style: Other
      • Property subtype: Quadruplex
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Slab
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1941

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Security System
      • Subdivision: Congress Heights
      Location
      • Region: Washington

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $138/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $533,560
      • Annual tax amount: $4,589
      • Date on market: 9/17/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,FHA 203(k),Private Financing Available,VA Loan
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $5,784/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/17/2026Listed for sale$550,000+42.9%$138/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2282856 Report a problem
        7/27/2005Sold$385,000$97/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026$4,589 -1.7%$539,880 -1.7%
        2025$4,668 +3.7%$549,220 +3.7%
        2024$4,504 +4.6%$529,830 +4.6%
        2023$4,307 +13.7%$506,730 +13.7%
        2022$3,787 +10.9%$445,520 +10.9%
        2021$3,416 +6%$401,870 +6%
        2020$3,221 +19.1%$378,970 +19.1%
        2018$2,704 +1.9%$318,080 +1.9%
        2017$2,652 +17.2%$312,030 +17.2%
        2016$2,264 +22.6%$266,310 +22.6%
        2015$1,846 +6%$217,190 +6%
        2014$1,741 -0.7%$204,880 -0.7%
        2013$1,753 -15.8%$206,280 -15.8%
        2012$2,083 $245,050
        2011$2,083 -37%$245,050 -37%
        2010$3,307 -2.3%$389,110 -2.3%
        2009$3,385 +58.8%$398,250 +64.4%
        2007$2,131 +61.1%$242,190 +68.4%
        2006$1,323 +2%$143,800 +6.4%
        2005$1,297 +6.7%$135,110 +6.7%
        2004$1,216 +43.3%$126,670 +43.3%
        2003$849 0%$88,410 0%
        2002$849 -4.8%$88,412 +14.1%
        2001$891 $77,486
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Bellevue

        Getting around

        68 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        43 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • 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.