Marcus & Millichap is pleased to exclusively present a fully renovated four-unit apartment buildings located at 543 Florida Avenue NW (4 -2BR/2 BA) in the highly desirable Shaw submarket of Northwest Washington, D.C. The offering represents a rare opportunity to acquire a renovated multifamily asset with strong in-place cash flow, multiple exit strategies, and long-term appreciation upside in one of the District’s most resilient rental markets. This asset has undergone substantial renovations, including modernized interiors and upgraded building systems, reducing near-term capital expenditure risk and providing immediate operational stability. From a financial standpoint, this property delivers an attractive stablized CAP rate of 9.96%, once fully leased. This four-unit building also present an exceptional opportunity for owner-occupants seeking to offset housing costs through rental income. FHA financing is available for qualified buyers. In Washington, D.C., the 2026 FHA loan limit for a four-unit property is approximately $2.4 million, allowing buyers to acquire this asset with low down payment requirements while benefiting from market-rate rents. With close proximity to Howard University, this opportunity is also well-suited for parents purchasing housing for a student while renting the remaining units to fellow students or young professionals. This strategy enables parents to convert housing expenses into a long-term investment, offset ownership costs through rental income, and retain a highly marketable asset upon graduation. The unit layouts, neighborhood amenities, and transit access align well with student and early-career renter demand, making this a compelling alternative to traditional student housing or condominium ownership.
For sale
$1,425,000
543 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
4beds
2baths
2,100sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$679/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Upgraded building systemsModernized interiors
- 69 days
- 179
- 13
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lorenzo Wooten 202-536-3742,
Marcus & Millichap Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2276670
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,100
- Total interior livable area: 2,100 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 258 Square Feet
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: NO TAX RECORD
- Zoning: MU-4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Art Deco
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
- Major remodel year: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $679/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,195,750
- Annual tax amount: $9,995
- Date on market: 7/31/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,Other
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 182400
- Income includes: Apartment Rentals
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,800$2/sqft |
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| 9/23/2026 | Listing removed | $3,800$2/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,425,000-1.7%$679/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,800$2/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Listing removed | $1,450,000$690/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listing removed | $3,800$2/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,800$2/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000-3.3%$690/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Listing removed | $3,800$2/sqft |
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| 4/11/2026 | Listing removed | $1,500,000$714/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000$714/sqft |
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| 3/16/2026 | Listing removed | $1,500,000$714/sqft |
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| 3/3/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,800$2/sqft |
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| 2/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000$714/sqft |
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| 12/27/2025 | Listing removed | $3,800$2/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,800+65.3%$2/sqft |
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| 4/12/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/9/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,299+35.2%$1/sqft |
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| 12/11/2019 | Listing removed | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 12/5/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $6,699 +7.7% | -- |
| 2018 | $6,220 +9.6% | -- |
| 2017 | $5,677 +236.4% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,688 -59.5% | $579,530 +18.2% |
| 2015 | $4,168 +15.8% | $490,410 +15.8% |
| 2014 | $3,601 +155% | $423,590 +33.2% |
| 2013 | $1,412 +9% | $317,960 +1% |
| 2012 | $1,296 | $314,720 |
| 2011 | $1,296 +21% | $314,720 -0.1% |
| 2010 | $1,071 +95.7% | $315,010 -9% |
| 2009 | $547 +4.1% | $346,010 +3.7% |
| 2007 | $526 +5.2% | $333,780 +176.1% |
| 2006 | $500 +50% | $120,890 +10% |
| 2005 | $333 +12% | $109,900 +10% |
| 2004 | $297 -7% | $99,930 |
| 2003 | $320 +25% | $99,930 +20% |
| 2002 | $256 -0.1% | $83,272 0% |
| 2001 | $256 | $83,300 |
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Neighborhood: Ledroit Park
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.







