Back on the Market! NOTICE: Reverse Mortgage Note Holder has approved a short Sale! The list price is the final PRICE the lender will accept. 🛠 Estate Sale | Vacant | Ideal for FHA 203(k) Renovation Loan 🛏 3 Bedrooms | 🛁 3 Full Baths | 📐 2,250+ Total SqFt | 🏡 4 Finished Levels 🏡 DISCOVER THE POTENTIAL OF CLASSIC PETWORTH LIVING Introducing 4021 Illinois Ave NW, an expansive, sun-filled rowhome on a quiet, tree-lined avenue in the desirable Petworth neighborhood of Washington, DC. This vacant estate sale offers unmatched value and flexibility for homeowners or investors seeking a renovation-ready property in one of DC’s most dynamic communities. Built in 1916, this charming Federal-style residence features three generously sized bedrooms, two full baths, and four finished levels, including a full basement with separate rear access — the perfect layout for multi-generational living, a home office, or creating a legal rental unit. 🧰 PERFECT FOR FHA 203(k) BUYERS This home is an ideal candidate for FHA 203(k) renovation financing, allowing you to roll the cost of repairs and upgrades into the purchase loan. Create your dream kitchen, add a bathroom, or reimagine the lower level — all while building instant equity and avoiding upfront out-of-pocket renovation expenses. This property offers the best of both worlds: original architectural charm with the freedom to customize to your taste. 📌 COMPARE FOR YOURSELF — MORE SPACE, MORE LEVELS, MORE POTENTIAL Compare 4021 Illinois Ave NW to these nearby Petworth homes: 4524 4th St NW – Interior Rowhome – Approx. 2,379 SqFt 448 Randolph St NW – Interior Rowhome – Approx. 2,157 SqFt 619 Rock Creek Church Rd NW – Interior Rowhome – Approx. 1,744 SqFt 4105 8th St NW – Interior Rowhome – Approx. 2,040 SqFt 515 Crittenden St NW – Interior Rowhome – Approx. 1,920 SqFt 4609 5th St NW – Interior Rowhome – Approx. 1,768 SqFt Now look at: 4021 Illinois Ave NW — Approx. 2,250 total finished SqFt More room to expand. A full basement with side entry. And a location that puts you in the heart of Petworth’s exciting amenities, local restaurants, and is minutes from two Metro stations. 🗓 TOURS & SHOWINGS This VACANT home is ready for tours. Showings can be scheduled by contacting the Listing Agent to arrange a private walkthrough. Compare the square footage. Imagine the transformation. See the potential. Don’t miss your chance to bring new life into a classic DC home and build equity in one of the city’s most treasured neighborhoods using a more innovative, streamlined buying process. Act now. View 4021 Illinois Ave NW before this rare opportunity is gone.
For sale
$501,600
4021 Illinois Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011
3beds
2,069sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1916
1,827 Square Feet Lot
$499,500 Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Four finished levelsThree generously sized bedroomsQuiet tree-lined avenueExpansive sun-filled rowhome
- 244 days
- 581
- 39
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Anthony R Bolling 240-339-6979,
Keller Williams Preferred Properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2240576
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Basement
Basement
- Features: Basement - Partially Finished
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only
Features
- Attic, Dining Area, Kitchen - Galley
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Full,Improved,Interior Entry,Side Entrance
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,250
- Total interior livable area: 2,069 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,522
- Finished area below ground: 547
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Public, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,827 Square Feet
- Features: Chillum-Urban Land Complex
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3239//0009
- Zoning: RF-1
- Special conditions: Short Sale
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Unknown
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Petworth
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $242/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $724,986
- Annual tax amount: $3,654
- Date on market: 1/8/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(k)
- Inclusions: Property Sold As-is-where-is. All Personal Items In The Property Will Convey With The Property. The Following Items Are Included With The Property: Radiator Covers, Ac Window Units, Refrigerators, Stoves, Washer / Dryer, Freezers, And Fans.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$499,500
$475,000 - $524,000
$3,730/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $501,600$242/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Pending sale | $501,600$242/sqft |
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| 6/7/2026 | Price change | $501,600-19.7%$242/sqft |
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| 1/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $625,000+8.7%$302/sqft |
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| 11/2/2025 | Listing removed | $575,000$278/sqft |
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| 9/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $575,000$278/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Listing removed | $575,000$278/sqft |
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| 5/17/2025 | Price change | $575,000-4%$278/sqft |
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| 5/7/2025 | Price change | $599,000-3.4%$290/sqft |
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| 10/3/2024 | Pending sale | $620,000$300/sqft |
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| 10/1/2024 | Price change | $620,000-3.1%$300/sqft |
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| 9/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $640,000$309/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,558 +1.4% | $735,200 +1.5% |
| 2025 | $1,537 +1.2% | $724,690 +1.2% |
| 2024 | $1,518 +1.1% | $716,270 +3.1% |
| 2023 | $1,501 +0.5% | $695,030 +7.2% |
| 2022 | $1,494 +4.3% | $648,640 +4.6% |
| 2021 | $1,432 +4.8% | $620,310 +2.7% |
| 2020 | $1,367 +9.4% | $604,100 +9% |
| 2018 | $1,249 +9.7% | $554,060 +14.9% |
| 2017 | $1,139 +9.7% | $482,090 +10.4% |
| 2016 | $1,038 +9.9% | $436,790 +11.3% |
| 2015 | $945 +9.4% | $392,380 +16.3% |
| 2014 | $864 +9.4% | $337,460 +5.9% |
| 2013 | $789 +9.1% | $318,570 -1.7% |
| 2012 | $724 | $324,150 |
| 2011 | $724 +21% | $324,150 -7.9% |
| 2010 | $598 +11% | $351,890 -13.6% |
| 2009 | $539 +10% | $407,370 +18.5% |
| 2007 | $490 +5.2% | $343,900 +26.1% |
| 2006 | $466 -13.4% | $272,720 +37.1% |
| 2005 | $538 +12% | $198,990 +13.8% |
| 2004 | $480 +12% | $174,800 +46.5% |
| 2003 | $429 +5.7% | $119,315 +4.2% |
| 2002 | $405 +6.1% | $114,461 +4.4% |
| 2001 | $382 | $109,608 |
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Neighborhood: Petworth
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bruce-monroe Elementary School At Park View
- Middle: Raymond Education Campus
- High: Roosevelt High School At Macfarland
- 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.






