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$399,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,216 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 2 days ago
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"Blue Sanctuary"! This semi-detached 4BR gem stands out for its exceptional FLEXIBILITY. Enjoy it as a 4BR-2BA dwelling or as your work-from-home headquarters. The main level features generous LIVING SPACE; a renovated, fully-loaded GALLEY KITCHEN with new and like-new stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, and under-cabinet lighting; a renovated FULL BATH; a COAT CLOSET; and a unique BONUS ROOM set off by elegant, full-lite french doors. The Bonus Room, situated opposite the Kitchen, can serve as either a main-level Bedroom, a formal Dining Room, and/or a work-from-home Conference Room / Office. The second floor features 3 more BEDROOMS, a second renovated FULL BATH, LINEN CLOSET, and convenient full-size WASHER-DRYER. Bedroom 3 adds more flexibility as it can serve as either a Bedroom, Guest Room, or HOME OFFICE / LIBRARY. The location offers hi-speed FIOS for blazing fast internet and wi-fi. This renovated property starts with a NEW ROOF and a young HVAC system and a recent HEAVY-UP of the electrical service followed by NEW FLOORING throughout. And it comes with a generous HOME WARRANTY. The deep, wide lot offers an expansive front and side lawn with colorful flower beds, lush greenery, a large enclosed, semi-private rear GATED PATIO for outdoor living and entertaining, and OFF-STREET PARKING for up to 4 vehicles. Plenty of room for additional exterior features and storage. The location offers proximity to major routes and Capitol Hill and is a mere 5-minute walk to/from the Congress Heights Metro. Enjoy a variety of amenities and conveniences all within a stone's throw. Affordability. Lifestyle. And FLEXIBILITY at its best!

Full Property Details for 1440 Alabama Ave SE

General

  • Price: $399,900
  • Taxes: $1,796 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DCDC2262520
  • Updated: 6/25/2026
  • Added to Site: 30 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Galley, Kitchen - Table Space, Window Treatments, Other
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer - Front Loading, Dryer - Front Loading, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 1

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Upper Floor

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape

Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 3
  • Total Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Crushed Stone
  • Parking Type: Off Street, Attached Carport, On Street

Location

  • County: WASHINGTON
  • Subdivision: CONGRESS HEIGHTS
  • Cross Streets: 15th Place
  • Driving Directions: On Alabama between near Congress Heights Metro between Congress Pl and 15th Pl SE.
  • Direction Faces: South
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
  • Middle School: Johnson
  • High School: Ballou Senior

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Construction: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Other
  • Roof: Flat, Rubber, Asphalt
  • Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
  • Windows: Double Hung
  • Doors: Storm, Six Panel
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,216
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,216 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,216 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Excellent

Lot Features

  • Property View: Garden/Lawn
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,032
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: RA-1
  • Lot Description: Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Sloping, Front Yard
  • Fencing (Description): Privacy, Rear

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $328.87
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • City/TownTax: $1,796
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $303,340
  • Tax Amount: $1,796
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1216

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 55

Listed by Cliftine Jones, Ltd., Steven D Washington

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Schools serving 1440 Alabama Ave SE

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Turner Elementary School
3264 Stanton Rd. SE, Washington, DC 20032
K-50.2 mi
Johnson Middle School, Washington, DC
1400 Bruce Place Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
6-80.3 mi
Ballou High School
3401 4th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
9-121.1 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1440 Alabama Ave SE Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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6/15/2026
Listed
$399,900
77.73%
MLS
3/20/2026
Sold
$225,000
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Tax History for 1440 Alabama Ave SE

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,796
5%
$301,140
3%
2024
$1,708
4%
$291,300
4%
2023
$1,642
11%
$280,480
11%
2022
$1,478
7%
$252,610
4%
2021
$1,381
10%
$243,020
3%
2020
$1,260
9%
$236,440
9%
2019
$1,152
9%
$217,910
8%
2018
$1,059
9%
$201,470
3%
2017
$970
9%
$196,540
10%
2016
$887
10%
$178,190
4%
2015
$809
8%
$171,990
9%
2014
$746
—
$157,930
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Listed by Cliftine Jones, Ltd., Steven D Washington

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1440 Alabama Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20032 (MLS# DCDC2262520) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1440 Alabama Avenue SE is currently listed for $399,900 and was received on June 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 1440 Alabama Avenue SE? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Washington? You can browse all Washington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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