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Detached Duplex with Basement
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$550,000

3956 SW MARTIN LUTHER KING JR Ave SW, Washington, DC 20032

Standalone two-unit property with a fenced yard, rear entrance, and unimproved basement space.

Property Size3,978 SF
Days on Market22

Property Features for 3956 SW MARTIN LUTHER KING JR Ave SW

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,978 SF
Property subtype Investment

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $4,589

Building Details

Building Size 3,978 SF
Year Built 1941
Units 4
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Capital Properties
Listed By: Abel M Gebremichael · License #SP98377913
Source: Elliman
Added: Sep 15 Changed: Oct 4 Last Checked: Oct 5 at 6:02PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This detached duplex is a standalone multi-unit property with two existing units, an expansive fully fenced yard, and private grounds. A rear extension may support reconfiguring the units into two-bedroom floor plans, subject to verification of feasibility, permits, and applicable requirements. The property also includes a large unimproved basement with multiple side windows and a private rear entrance, providing additional space for storage, workshop use, or future buildout.

The property is located at 3956 SW Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW in Washington, DC, and was built in 1941. It carries RA-1 zoning. Potential adaptive reuse for a daycare or child development facility would require compliance with zoning requirements, a Board of Zoning Adjustment special exception, and OSSE licensing.

Key Highlights

  • Standalone detached duplex with 2 existing units
  • Large unimproved basement with multiple side windows and a private rear entrance
  • Rear extension may support conversion to 2‑bedroom floor plans

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Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office HVAC Service Building Supply

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

580
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 20032, DC

38,904
Population
19,708
Households
2
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
23%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
5.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,482
Density / Sq Mi
$48,146
Median Household Income
$44,487
Median Earnings
$1,285
Median Rent
$391,400
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Standalone two-unit property with a fenced yard, rear entrance, and unimproved basement space.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 3956 SW MARTIN LUTHER KING JR Ave SW Washington, DC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $550,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Standalone detached duplex with 2 existing units; Large unimproved basement with multiple side windows and a private rear entrance; Rear extension may support conversion to 2‑bedroom floor plans
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