1440 Alabama Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20032 - Photo 1

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$385,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,216 Sq. Ft.
Updated 3 days ago

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Property Description

"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

Full Property Details for 1440 Alabama Ave SE

General

Sold For: $385,000
Taxes: $1,796 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
MLS ID: DCDC2262520
Added to Site: 75 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
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1216

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 55

Listed by Cliftine Jones, Ltd., Steven D Washington
Sold by Compass, Raquel Ortega Torres O'Brien

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Schools

Schools serving 1440 Alabama Ave SE

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Turner Elementary School 3264 Stanton Rd. SE, Washington, DC 20032	K-5	0.2 mi
Johnson Middle School, Washington, DC 1400 Bruce Place Southeast, Washington, DC 20020	6-8	0.3 mi
Ballou High School 3401 4th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032	9-12	1.1 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1440 Alabama Ave SE

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/26/2026

Sold

$385,000

-3.73%

MLS

6/15/2026

Listed

$399,900

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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