#DCDC2213294, Taelor Salmon, Listing office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
735 Alabama Ave SE Washington, DC 20032
Property details
About 735 Alabama Ave SE
Pending Release FOR SALE – 735 Alabama Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20032 Asking Price: $530,000 Zoning: RA-1 – Expansion Potential A strong multifamily opportunity in the heart of Congress Heights—735 Alabama Avenue SE is a 4-unit apartment building offering a mix of current cash flow, value-add upside, and future development potential. The property features three 1-bedroom units and one 2-bedroom unit. Three of the four units are currently vacant, including the 2-bedroom apartment, giving investors or owner-occupants the flexibility to renovate and lease at market rates. One of the upper-level 1-bedroom units has been recently renovated with updated finishes. The property also includes three off-street parking spaces, a rare and highly desirable amenity in the area. The RA-1 zoning allows for low- to moderate-density apartment development and provides a pathway for expansion of the existing structure, subject to DC zoning approvals. Ideally located near the Congress Heights Metro Station, the St. Elizabeths redevelopment, and numerous public amenities, this property benefits from proximity to ongoing investment and neighborhood growth. Property Highlights: Four Units: (Three 1BR / One 2BR) Two Vacant Units Including the 2BR Recently Renovated Upper-Level 1BR Three Off-Street Parking Spaces Zoned RA-1 – Potential for Expansion Proximity to Metro, Retail, and Redevelopment Activity Perfect for buy-and-hold investors, 1031 exchange buyers, or developers seeking future upside in a well-positioned Southeast DC location.
Highlights
(ACTIVE)
Summary
- Basement: Yes
- Parking: Asphalt Driveway, Driveway
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Hot Water
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $535,000
- Price/SqFt: $165
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,908
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Alabama Avenue
- Year Built: 1925
- Living Area: 3,236 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.08 Acres
- MLS Number: DCDC2199100
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: DC Real Property,LLC
- Office Phone: (202) 800-8389
- Office Email: kenn@oldkingbloom.com
- Listing Agent: Kenn B Blagburn
- Agent Phone: (202) 468-5917
- Agent Email: kenn@oldkingbloom.com
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Oct 24, 2012 | Home Sold | $150,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $570,050 | $4,908 |
2022 | $535,630 | $4,552 |
2021 | $498,140 | $4,234 |
2020 | $477,100 | $4,055 |
2019 | $474,080 | $4,029 |
2018 | $460,030 | $3,910 |
2017 | $463,670 | $3,941 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.2 mi
•3200 6th St SE
3
Simon Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.6 mi
•401 Mississippi Ave SE
3
Malcolm X Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.6 mi
•1500 Mississippi Ave SE
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $55,421. Most Washington, DC residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
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Frequently asked questions
About 735 Alabama Ave SE
The listing price of 735 Alabama Ave SE property is $535,000.
The property 735 Alabama Ave SE is a multi located in Washington, undefined, 20032.
Active Listing: 735 Alabama Ave SE is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 735 Alabama Ave SE are: Martin Luther King Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Simon Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Malcolm X Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Friendship Public Charter School - Southeast Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hart Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Center City Public Charter School - Congress Heights (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Friendship Public Charter School - Technology Preparatory High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Ballou High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Ballou Stay High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,908 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on October 24, 2012 for $150,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property 735 Alabama Ave SE is 3,236 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 735 Alabama Ave SE is 1925.
This home is located at 735 Alabama Ave SE in Washington, DC and zip code 20032 in the Congress Heights / Bellevue / Washington Highlands neighborhood. This 3,236 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $535,000.
The inventory of homes for sale in Washington, DC between May and June 2025 increased by 42.2%. In June 2025 median list price was $626,435 and the average listing age was 83 days.