Seize the opportunity to build in one of the city's most dynamic and fast-growing neighborhoods. Situated directly on the highly visible Benning Road corridor, this expansive lot offers over 4,000 square feet of pure development potential. With a prior multi-unit apartment building on site that was completely demolished and cleared in 2019, the heavy lifting of site clearing is already done. This presents a true blank slate for a developer or investor looking to capitalize on a fresh start in an area experiencing incredible momentum. The surrounding neighborhood is undergoing rapid revitalization, fueled by an influx of new residents and popular local businesses that are transforming the streetscape. Whether you envision a new multi-family condo project, a modern apartment building, or a mixed-use concept, the footprint and location offer the perfect foundation for a highly profitable build. Bring your architect and capitalize on the ground-floor opportunity of this evolving corridor.
Civic Betterment, located between the U.S. Capitol Grounds and Union Station, is a civic and transit-oriented Washington neighborhood with monumental streetscapes and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Massachusetts Ave NE at Columbus Circle, where commuters, tour groups, and coffee counters share the sidewalks under broad sightlines to the dome. Architecture leans federal-era grandeur—stone facades, formal plazas, and institutional buildings—set against a steady rhythm of buses and rail. The National Postal Museum and Union Station act as cultural anchors with gallery halls and grand concourses. The Capitol Visitor Center adds a museum-like layer to the daily streetscape. Side streets quiet down into landscaped triangles and benches that frame the city’s ceremonial core.
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Property details
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Interior features
Fee simple ownership
Exterior features
Land/lot only
Soil type: Chillum–Urban Land Complex
Ground rent paid annually
No tidal water
Home design
Construction not completed
Construction
Construction not completed
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Financial info
City/town tax: $1,341 (2024)
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
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Housing-Senior
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Recreation
Local insights from Redfin agents
Washington, DC blends history, culture, great food, beautiful parks, and vibrant neighborhoods. With something new around every corner and easy access to Maryland & Virginia, it’s an exciting and welcoming place to call home. Each neighborhood has...
its own personality, making it easy to find a match.
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
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
20% 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
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 24% 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 4968 Benning Rd SE
$187,352
$7,648 under list price of $195K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $185K to $525K.