INVESTOR SPECIAL: THIS PROPERTY IS A SHELL Attention developers and savvy investors: bypass the notorious Washington, DC permitting backlog and get straight to work. Located in the rapidly appreciating Trinidad neighborhood, this substantial 1940s brick multi-family property is the ultimate "value-add" project. The property is fully gutted, shovel-ready, and comes with fully approved architectural plans in-hand for a lucrative 4-unit residential conversion. The Property & Canvas Massive Footprint: The property sits on a rare, deep 3,723 sq. ft. lot (approx. 25’ x 149’). Interior Space: Boasts over 2,800+ sq. ft. of above-grade livable space and an additional 330 sq. ft. basement footprint. Parking Goldmine: Features wide rear-alley access with ample room to add multiple off-street parking spacesa major driver for premium resale value or top-tier rental rates in this corridor. Current State: The building has already been gutted down to the studs. With the interior demo complete, the path directly to framing and structural finishes is clearly defined. Zoning: RF-1 with a grandfathered/approved 4-unit use. The Location Perfectly positioned in a high-demand transit and lifestyle corridor. Future residents or condo buyers will be situated directly in the Union Market and Ivy City orbit. It is highly walkable and bikeable, located just steps away from Gallaudet University, the vibrant H Street Corridor, and some of Northeast DC's best dining, nightlife, and retail. The Bottom LineWhether your exit strategy is a high-cap-rate long-term hold or a premium boutique condo conversion, the most difficult and time-consuming regulatory hurdles have already been cleared for you. ⚠️ Showing Caution: Please note that this property is currently an active construction site in a gutted state. Please exercise extreme caution when touring. Enter at your own risk. Sturdy, closed-toe footwear is strictly required.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
3,920 sq ftLot Size
$213Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bryce Rowland• Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
•202-547-3525 (broker)
•dana.hill@cbmove.com (broker)
Listed by Damola Sogunro• Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Trinidad, located between Florida Avenue NE and Bladensburg Road NE, is a residential and historic Washington, DC neighborhood with a tight street grid and a strong rowhouse streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Florida Avenue NE corridor near the Trinidad Recreation Center, where corner carryouts, small markets, and stoops set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Landmark Theatres’ Atlas Performing Arts Center and the National Arboretum’s gates nearby act as cultural touchpoints for an evening out or a long walk among collections. Brick and bay-front rowhouses line compact blocks, with pocket parks and schoolyards breaking up the density. The terrain rises and falls toward the rail lines, giving certain streets long views and a sense of separation from the busiest arterials. Daily life orbits around local institutions, with coffee, casual dining, and arts programming clustered just beyond the neighborhood edges.
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Offer insights
1219 Simms Pl NE · $599,999
$605K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $605K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
80 days
The average home goes pending in 92 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Estimated living area
Bedrooms
One single-room unit
One 1-bedroom unit
One 2-bedroom unit
One 3-bedroom unit
Exterior features
Above-grade living space
No tidal water on the lot
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Off-street parking
Construction
Brick construction
Crawl space foundation
Built year estimated
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Financial info
Four total units (multifamily)
Electricity and solar
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The purpose of the RF-1 zone is to provide for areas predominantly developed with row houses on small lots within which no more than two dwelling units are permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Healthcare
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Washington, DC • 20002
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 20% for direct sun exposure in Washington. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1219 Simms Pl NE
$606,370
$6,371 over list price of $600K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $400K to $1.5M.