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4839 Jay Street NEWashington, DC 20019

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$350,000

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🔑 Unique Washington, DC Development Opportunity: 2 Homes for 1 Price!

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📍 Address: 4839 Jay Street NE, Washington, DC 20019
🏘️ Includes: Existing Home + Two Additional Buildable Lots
📏 Total Land Area: Approx. 11,524 sq ft (Combined)
🏗️ Zoning: R-2 (Residential, Semi/Detached)
💡 Ideal for: Developers & FHA 203(k) Homebuyers

👀 At-A-Glance
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own not just a home, but a future development site. For one bundled price, you get:

✅ A classic 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached home on two lots (0032 & 0033)
✅ Two adjacent vacant lots (0034 & 0801) zoned R-2 and ready for new construction
✅ A combined assemblage totaling over 11,500 sq ft of land
✅ Perfect for new builds, additions, guest homes, or long-term investments
✅ Located in sought-after Deanwood, one of DC’s most promising growth zones

🏡 Existing Home — 4839 Jay Street NE
Type: Detached, 2-story + Basement
Bedrooms/Baths: 3 BR / 2 BA
Living Area: 1,200–1,602 sq ft
Lot Size: 4,762 sq ft
Year Built: 1924
Features: Brick exterior, original hardwoods, hot water heating
Condition: Livable and eligible for FHA 203(k) renovation financing
With some updates and TLC, this home has fantastic value-add potential—perfect for a homebuyer looking to build equity or an investor seeking returns.

🌱 Vacant Lots — Jay Street NE (Lots 0034 & 0801)
Zoning: R-2 (Low-Density Residential)
Size: Combined approx. 6,762 sq ft
Zoning Potential: Detached or Semi-Detached Homes
Build Guidelines:
Minimum Lot Area: 4,000 sq ft
Max Height: 40 ft (3 stories)
Max Lot Occupancy: 40%
Setbacks: 20 ft rear, 8 ft side
Developers can build new housing in a neighborhood that is already experiencing growth and revitalization. The site offers flexible configurations and excellent scale possibilities.

🔧 Development + Financing Scenarios
For Developers:

Build & Sell: Construct 1–2 new homes next to an income-producing unit
Live & Build: Renovate the main house and develop additional lots in phases
For FHA 203(k) Buyers:

Finance Renovations: Use HUD’s renovation program to upgrade the existing home
Future Expansion: One loan can fund purchase and renovation, or even site work on adjacent lots

📍 Location Highlights:
Minutes to Minnesota Ave & Benning Road Metro Stations
Easy commute to Capitol Hill or downtown DC
Nearby amenities: Marvin Gaye Park, Deanwood Library, schools, & shopping
Located on a quiet, residential block with upward neighborhood trends
🔐 One Property. Two Houses. Limitless Potential.
Whether you're a developer seeking new build opportunities or a homebuyer ready to design your dream home with expansion potential, this property delivers uncommon flexibility and long-term upside.

✨ Two houses for the price of one. Renovate and build your future. ✨

📞 Schedule a Tour or Strategy Consult Today!
📱 Anthony R. Bolling, JD, CCIM
🏡 Associate Broker | Keller Williams Preferred Properties
Let’s explore how your next home—or investment—starts right here on Jay Street NE.

Listed by Anthony R Bolling

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Keller Williams Preferred Properties

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Last updated September 09, 2025

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Source: BrightMLS #DCDC2217370

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodDeanwood
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Days on Prevu12
  • Taxes$588/year
  • Size1,602 sqft
  • Price per sqft$218

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Listing History

09/02/2025
Price Decreased
$350,000
08/28/2025
Listed by Keller Williams Preferred Properties
$425,000

Property Details for 4839 Jay Street NE

Association

Amenities

  • Pets Allowed: No Pet Restrictions

Exterior

Construction

  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Construction Materials: Brick

Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Waterfront: No

Measurements

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2,381
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Tax Annual Amount: $588.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

Interior

Features

  • Fireplace: No

Measurements

  • Living Area: 1,602
  • Living Area Source: Estimated

Rooms

  • Basement: Connecting Stairway, Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3

Other

General

  • Senior Community: No

Location

  • Subdivision Name: DEANWOOD
  • Tax Lot: 33

Parking

Parking

  • Garage: No

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: HOUSTON

High School

  • High School: H.D. WOODSON

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: KELLY MILLER

Utilities

Equipment

  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

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