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Sold for $399,999
  • $399,999

    4839 Jay St NE, Washington, DC 20019

    3beds
    1,602sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1924
    2,381 Square Feet Lot
    $396,000 Zestimate®
    $250/sqft
    $3,505 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $396,000

    $337,000 - $451,000

    $3,505/mo

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    What's special

    🔑 Unique Washington, DC Development Opportunity: 2 Homes for 1 Price! The list PRICE REPRESENTS THE OPENING OFFER AMOUNT. AGENTS - PLEASE VIEW AGENT REMARKS IN BRIGHT MLS. Please schedule all showings online through ShowingTime. Offers will be accepted through Monday, September 22, 2025, at 5:00 pm. AT SELLER'S DISCRETION, AN OFFER MAY BE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. 📍 Address: 4839 Jay Street NE, Washington, DC 20019 🏘 Includes: Existing Home + Two Additional Buildable Lots 📏 Total Land Area: Approx. 11,524 sq ft (Combined) 🏗 Zoning: R-2 (Residential, Semi/Detached) 💡 Ideal for: Developers & FHA 203(k) Homebuyers 👀 At-A-Glance Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own not just a home, but a future development site. For one bundled price, you get: ✅ A classic 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached home on two lots (0032 & 0033) ✅ Two adjacent vacant lots (0034 & 0801) zoned R-2 and ready for new construction ✅ A combined assemblage totaling over 11,500 sq ft of land ✅ Perfect for new builds, additions, guest homes, or long-term investments ✅ Located in sought-after Deanwood, one of DC’s most promising growth zones 🏡 Existing Home — 4839 Jay Street NE Type: Detached, 2-story + Basement Bedrooms/Baths: 3 BR / 2 BA Living Area: 1,200–1,602 sq ft Lot Size: 4,762 sq ft Year Built: 1924 Features: Brick exterior, original hardwoods, hot water heating Condition: Livable and eligible for FHA 203(k) renovation financing With some updates and TLC, this home has fantastic value-add potential—perfect for a homebuyer looking to build equity or an investor seeking returns. 🌱 Vacant Lots — Jay Street NE (Lots 0034 & 0801) Zoning: R-2 (Low-Density Residential) Size: Combined approx. 6,762 sq ft Zoning Potential: Detached or Semi-Detached Homes Build Guidelines: Minimum Lot Area: 4,000 sq ft Max Height: 40 ft (3 stories) Max Lot Occupancy: 40% Setbacks: 20 ft rear, 8 ft side Developers can build new housing in a neighborhood that is already experiencing growth and revitalization. The site offers flexible configurations and excellent scale possibilities. 🔧 Development + Financing Scenarios For Developers: Build & Sell: Construct 1–2 new homes next to an income-producing unit Live & Build: Renovate the main house and develop additional lots in phases For FHA 203(k) Buyers: Finance Renovations: Use HUD’s renovation program to upgrade the existing home Future Expansion: One loan can fund purchase and renovation, or even site work on adjacent lots 📍 Location Highlights: Minutes to Minnesota Ave & Benning Road Metro Stations Easy commute to Capitol Hill or downtown DC Nearby amenities: Marvin Gaye Park, Deanwood Library, schools, & shopping Located on a quiet, residential block with upward neighborhood trends 🔐 One Property. Two Houses. Limitless Potential. Whether you're a developer seeking new build opportunities or a homebuyer ready to design your dream home with expansion potential, this property delivers uncommon flexibility and long-term upside. ✨ Two houses for the price of one. Renovate and build your future. ✨ 📞 Schedule a Tour or Strategy Consult Today! 📱 Anthony R. Bolling, JD, CCIM 🏡 Associate Broker | Keller Williams Preferred Properties Let’s explore how your next home—or investment—starts right here on Jay Street NE.

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    Listed by:

    Anthony R Bolling 240-339-6979,

    Keller Williams Preferred Properties

    Bought with:

    Chris Jameson, SP200201806

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    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2217370MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Basement
    • Area: 624
    Heating
    • Hot Water, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • None, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Basement: Connecting Stairway,Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,824
    • Total interior livable area: 1,602 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,200
    • Finished area below ground: 402

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: On Street
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Three
    • Stories: 3
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 2,381 sqft
    • Features: Unknown Soil Type
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 5149//0033
    • Zoning: R
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Other
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1924

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Washington
    • Subdivision: Deanwood

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(k),VA Loan
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/3/2025Sold$399,999+14.3%$250/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2217370 Report a problem
    9/24/2025Pending sale$350,000$218/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2217370 Report a problem
    9/23/2025Listed for sale$350,000-26.3%$218/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2217370 Report a problem
    8/26/2025Listing removed$475,000$297/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2173798 Report a problem
    8/11/2025Price change$475,000-6.9%$297/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2173798 Report a problem
    6/5/2025Price change$510,000-9.7%$318/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2173798 Report a problem
    3/25/2025Price change$565,000-8.1%$353/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2173798 Report a problem
    2/3/2025Price change$615,000-12.1%$384/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2173798 Report a problem
    1/8/2025Listed for sale$700,000$437/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2173798 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$588 0%$325,410 +2.3%
    2024$588 -0.2%$318,070 +3.6%
    2023$589 -1.8%$306,890 +11.8%
    2022$600 +3.3%$274,570 +4.7%
    2021$581 +4.5%$262,320 +2.2%
    2020$556 +8.2%$256,590 +14.9%
    2018$513 +9.2%$223,290 +7.4%
    2017$470 +9.3%$207,860 +10.7%
    2016$430 +9.7%$187,710 +13.7%
    2015$392 +8.4%$165,050 +6.3%
    2014$362 -5.1%$155,310 -2.2%
    2013$381 -14%$158,740 -7.6%
    2012$443 $171,790
    2011$443 +15.4%$171,790 -24%
    2010$384 +61.5%$226,000 -6.8%
    2009$238 +2.4%$242,610 +31.3%
    2007$232 +5.2%$184,770 +29%
    2006$221 -27.7%$143,270 +31.4%
    2005$305 +12%$109,030 +15%
    2004$273 +1.1%$94,810 +10%
    2003$270 +4.5%$86,189 +2.9%
    2002$258 +4.7%$83,793 +2.9%
    2001$247 $81,396

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    Neighborhood: Deanwood

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Houston
    • Middle: Kelly Miller
    • High: H.d. Woodson
    • 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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