Triple the Potential. Rare Three-Unit Single-Family Investment. Welcome to 4898 Sheriff Rd NEa detached single-family property occupying a prime corner lot, fully configured into three separate 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom units. Offering ultimate flexibility, this versatile layout presents an ideal setup for a house-hacking homeowner looking to live in one unit while generating passive income from the other two, or a savvy investor seeking a turn-key multi-unit asset to maximize cash flow across all three. Each unit delivers a comfortable, independent living space complete with its own private entrance, functional kitchen, sunlit living area, dedicated bedroom, and full bath. The detached structure and corner lot setting provide extra natural light, generous outdoor space, and enhanced privacy between units. Situated in a rapidly growing corridor of Northeast DC, this property places tenants and owners minutes from local transit options, major commuter routes, neighborhood parks, and everyday conveniences. Whether you're looking to offset your mortgage or expand your rental portfolio with a high-upside investment, this multi-unit opportunity is ready to perform.
Single-familyProperty Type
1916Year Built
4,137 sq ftLot Size
$83Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Temi Akojie• Keller Williams Capital Properties
Deanwood, located between the Anacostia River and the Maryland line, is a residential and historic Washington neighborhood with hillside streets and a Metro stop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Minnesota Avenue NE by the Deanwood Metro entrance, where corner carryouts, small storefronts, and bus bays set a steady, everyday rhythm. Early-20th-century frame houses and brick colonials sit beside newer infill, giving blocks a layered, lived-in look. Fort Mahan Park’s wooded slopes and trails shape the outdoor cadence. The Deanwood Recreation Center and playgrounds anchor local routines. Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens adds boardwalk scenery and seasonal color just to the west.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Not furnished
Fully finished basement
Bedrooms
One bedroom on the main level
One bedroom on the first upper level
One bedroom on the first lower level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (one on main level, one on first lower level)
Heating & cooling
Hot water and radiator heating
Window air conditioning units (electric)
Exterior features
Rear chain-link fencing
Corner lot (at Sheriff Rd and 49th St NE)
Public transportation nearby (bus stop under 1 mile) and airport within 10 miles
Home design
Detached structure
Combination construction
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Brick/mortar and slab foundation
Combination construction materials
Building is winterized
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Hot water from electric and natural gas
Heating fuel: natural gas
Cooling fuel: electric
No municipal trash service
Other
Ownership: Fee simple
Property condition: Good
Not in a federal flood zone
Ground rent paid annually
Pets allowed with no pet restrictions
Electricity and solar
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The purpose of the R-2 zone is to: Provide for areas with semi-detached houses; and Protect these areas from invasion by denser types of residential development.; The R-2 zone is intended to provide for areas predominantly developed with semi-detached houses on moderately sized lots that also contain some detached houses.
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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