Property being sold AS-IS. 5049 Benning Rd SE offers a practical layout with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a functional two-level design in the Fort Dupont Park neighborhood. The home features hardwood flooring throughout, ceramic tile in the bathrooms, and an in-unit washer and dryer located on the main level. The exterior includes a fenced yard, off-street driveway parking, and a brick façade. Inside, the property is equipped with central air conditioning and instant hot water, ensuring efficient and reliable comfort. Located near public transit, local parks, and retail, this property provides convenient access to everyday essentials and commuting routes. A solid option for buyers looking for a move-in ready property in Southeast DC with no HOA.
Benning Ridge, located between Benning Road NE and East Capitol Street NE, is a residential and hillside Washington neighborhood with broad ridge-top views and a patchwork of mid-century brick homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Benning Rd NE corridor near Minnesota Ave NE, where corner carryouts, small salons, and bus stops set a steady, street-level rhythm. Rows of brick ramblers and tidy duplexes sit along curving streets that follow the terrain above the Anacostia River flats. Fort Dupont Park’s wooded trails and stream valleys shape the outdoor backdrop. The Benning Neighborhood Library adds a civic anchor for reading rooms and community programming. Nearby Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens brings seasonal color and boardwalk scenery.
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Market insights
5049 Benning Rd SE · $399,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 42 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$399,900
Median sale price in this area is $786,243. (97% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Drywall
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms, both on the main level
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer in unit
Main-floor laundry
Flooring
Hardwood
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Electric central heating
Central air conditioning with electric cooling
Instant hot water
Exterior features
Exterior lighting
Street lights
Wood fencing
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
2 stories
Entry on the first floor
Parking
Off-street parking
Driveway
Construction
Brick construction
Asphalt roof
Remodeled in 2019
Utilities
Public water
Public septic
Electricity available
HOA & community
Pets allowed with no restrictions
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Bright and beautifully renovated open floor plan row-home with hardwood floors and recessed lighting. Ornate granite countertop with white cabinetry invite you into the kitchen. An island with comfortable seating for four is perfectly placed to join the kitchen and living space - ideal for entertaining guests. Three bedrooms upstairs and two full baths. Large lot in the back ideal for multi car parking as well as outdoor entertainment.
Public Records
Apr 17, 2019
Sold
$215,000
$182/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009977122
Nov 6, 2018
Listed
$359,900
$304/sq ft
Nov 6, 2018
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Apr 30, 2018
Sold
$175,000
$148/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 29, 1989
Sold
$18,000
$15/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 16, 1989
Sold
$18,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,363 (+9.2%)
$143,030 + $248,660
$391,690
2025
$2,164 (−76.7%)
$143,030 + $248,660
$391,690
2020
$9,297 (−47.3%)
$129,890 + $131,290
$261,180
2019
$17,653 (+1,220.9%)
$125,220 + $51,310
$176,530
2018
$1,336 (+9.6%)
$112,220 + $45,010
$157,230
2017
$1,219 (+8.5%)
$112,220 + $45,010
$157,230
2016
$1,124 (+3.9%)
$107,320 + $36,120
$143,440
2015
$1,082 (+3.3%)
$102,090 + $25,150
$127,240
2014
$1,047 (−8.5%)
$100,430 + $22,810
$123,240
2013
$1,144 (−5.3%)
$100,430 + $22,810
$123,240
2012
$1,208 (−15.7%)
$110,360 + $24,200
$134,560
2011
$1,433 (−16.0%)
$112,330 + $29,810
$142,140
2010
$1,707 (−4.7%)
$131,080 + $37,520
$168,600
2009
$1,791
$151,440 + $49,360
$200,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,766 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,184
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,184
Year built
1950
Style
Townhouse
County
District of Columbia
APN
5362 0189
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.
R-2
Residential House Zone 2
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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