Incredible potential awaits at 2533 Elvans Rd SE, a solid and charming detached home nestled in a rapidly developing Washington, D. C. neighborhood. Boasting a solid brick exterior and an elevated, commanding presence on a massive 8,250 square foot lot, this property offers a rare amount of outdoor space and privacy in the city. The versatile floor plan features two bedrooms and a full bath on the main level, complemented by an open-concept living/dining area and kitchen. The upper level is a delightfully cozy, open-concept suite, complete with its own full bathroom and a second kitchen, offering incredible flexibility for multi-generational living or a private retreat. Best of all, because of the property's high elevation, this top level treats you to views where the city's 4th of July fireworks are visible right from the comfort of home. It is being sold strictly as-is, making it the ultimate blank canvas, perfectly suited for a 203k renovation loan buyer looking to build instant equity, or a savvy buyer eager to customize every detail and truly make it their own. With a private driveway for convenient off-street parking and a sizeable backyard featuring a small, treed woodlot at the rear, you will enjoy a serene sense of privacy ready for future expansion or entertainment. And there’s plenty of room to build an additional dwelling in the rear. The possibilities here are endless—bring your vision and capitalize on the exciting growth surrounding this Southeast D. C. gem! (For builders and developers who may wish to build on this site: Please note the R-3 zoning, which allows a variety of development options on the site "as of right" without having to seek a variance, and note the attractive government benefits and incentives available. )
Single-familyProperty Type
1944Year Built
18.9 acresLot Size
$240Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Dianne Haskett• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•202-483-6300 (broker)
Listed by David Branch• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Moten Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Kramer Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
Anacostia High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
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About Barry
Farm
Barry Farm, located between Anacostia and Congress Heights, is a historic and residential Washington neighborhood with a hillside setting and Metro-adjacent streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Anacostia Metro station plaza along Howard Road SE, where bus bays, small storefronts, and steady foot traffic set the daily rhythm. Brick garden-style apartments and rows of modest homes sit on curving streets that drop toward the Anacostia Freeway. The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site anchors nearby cultural gravity with panoramic views. Anacostia Arts Center and Honfleur Gallery add a working-arts pulse close to the neighborhood edge. Fort Stanton Park’s trails and fields frame the landscape with open green space.
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Offer insights
2533 Elvans Rd SE · $369,000
$376K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $376K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
15 days
The average home goes pending in 68 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms: 2 on the main level and 1 on the upper level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms: 1 on the main level and 1 on the upper level
Heating & cooling
90% forced-air heating with natural gas
Window-unit cooling with electric
Interior features
Partial basement
Home design
Detached
Parking
Private asphalt driveway with 4 spaces
Off-street parking
Construction
Brick construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric hot water
Electricity and solar
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The purpose of the R-3 zone is to allow for row dwellings, while including areas within which row dwellings are mingled with detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, and groups of three or more row dwellings. The R-3 zone is intended to permit attached rowhouses on small lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Senior
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation
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