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$400,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 1,998 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 2 days ago
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PRICE IMPROVEMENT. Perfect for investors or owner-occupants with a vision. The building sits on a hill. HUGH PRICE IMPROVEMENT. The property features: one 2-bedroom and one 3-bedroom. Fully vacant and ready for the new owner. The adjoining building 3839 is also for sale, the owner prefers to sell both together.

Full Property Details for 3837 1st St SE

General

  • Price: $400,000
  • Taxes: $3,559 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DCDC2163146
  • Updated: 12/17/2025
  • Added to Site: 470 day(s) ago

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • County: WASHINGTON
  • Subdivision: CONGRESS HEIGHTS
  • Driving Directions: 295 to South Capitol Street; left on Martin Luther King; right on 1st Street
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • 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
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Square Feet: 1,998
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,864 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,332 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Below Grnd: 532 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,125
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: R-6

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $300.3
  • Assessment Year: 2024
  • City/TownTax: $3,559
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $427,560
  • Tax Amount: $3,559
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1864

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 51

Listed by CJ Real Estate Solutions, LLC, Christine Jackson

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— 3837 1st St SE —

  • Christine Jackson

    CJ Real Estate Solutions, LLC

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Schools serving 3837 1st St SE

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Simon Elementary School
401 Mississippi Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
K-50.4 mi
Hart Middle School
601 Mississippi Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
6-80.6 mi
Ballou High School
3401 4th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
9-120.5 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 3837 1st St SE Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/29/2025
Price Reduced
$400,000
-5.88%
MLS
7/13/2025
Price Reduced
$425,000
-12.37%
MLS
3/27/2025
Price Reduced
$484,990
-2.98%
MLS
10/04/2024
Listed
$499,900
1010.89%
MLS
2/18/2010
Sold
$45,000
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Tax History for 3837 1st St SE

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,634
2%
$427,560
2%
2024
$3,559
2%
$418,750
3%
2023
$3,503
11%
$405,370
9%
2022
$3,164
9%
$372,230
9%
2021
$2,910
7%
$342,360
7%
2020
$2,726
2%
$320,680
2%
2019
$2,662
5%
$313,180
5%
2018
$2,534
10%
$298,160
10%
2017
$2,302
19%
$270,770
19%
2016
$1,933
10%
$227,410
10%
2015
$1,756
9%
$206,600
9%
2014
$1,606
—
$188,950
—
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3837 1st Street SE, Washington, DC 20032 (MLS# DCDC2163146) is a Single Family property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 3837 1st Street SE is currently listed for $400,000 and was received on October 04, 2024. Want to learn more about 3837 1st Street 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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