Looking for more space without giving up easy access to Washington, DC? Welcome to 1202 Benning Road! Located in Capitol Heights just outside the DC line, this home offers the space, flexibility, and location buyers are looking for. The home currently features 4 bedrooms plus a bonus area on the upper level, giving you plenty of options for a home office, playroom, sitting area, or additional flex space. The unfinished basement offers even more potential with room to create additional living space, including the possibility of another bedroom and bathroom. Buy with added peace of mind knowing the major components of the home are in good functional condition, including the roof, siding, windows, HVAC, hot water heater, and electrical panel. Location is another major bonus! Enjoy convenient access to Washington, DC, Benning Road, Capitol Heights Metro, shopping, dining, parks, recreation, and major commuter routes. Whether you commute into the city or simply want to stay close to everything the DC area has to offer, this location makes it easy. Need help with your upfront costs? Qualified buyers may have access to down payment and closing cost assistance programs that could help with down payment, closing costs, or potentially an interest rate buydown depending on the program and financing selected. Ask about available homebuyer assistance options and eligibility. With 4 bedrooms plus an extra bonus area, basement expansion potential, solid major systems, and a location just outside DC, this home gives you room to live now and room to grow later. Schedule your showing and come see the possibilities!
Benning Heights / Capitol View / Marshall Heights, located between Benning Road NE and East Capitol Street, is a residential and hillside Washington neighborhood with broad sky views and a park-lined edge. The scene concentrates around the Benning Rd NE & Minnesota Ave NE junction, where Metro entrances, bus bays, and small storefronts set a steady, street-level rhythm. Rows of brick colonials and mid-century garden apartments mix with detached homes on sloping blocks and deep lots. Fort Dupont Park’s wooded trails and Civil War earthworks shape the outdoor backdrop. The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail and Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens add water-and-garden escapes nearby. Cultural pillars include the Anacostia Community Museum, the historic Anacostia Playhouse, and the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site.
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Offer insights
1202 Benning Rd · $389,000
$395K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $395K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
25 days
The average home goes pending in 50 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.0%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Unfinished basement
Living area source: Assessor
Property condition described as Excellent to Good
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms on the main level
Two bedrooms on the first upper level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the main level
One full bathroom on the first upper level
Two full bathrooms total
Laundry & utility
Laundry located on an upper floor
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Electric-powered cooling
Bottled gas hot water
Exterior features
No tidal water on the property
Above-grade and below-grade structures present
Home design
Detached structure
Effective year of major remodel: 2026
Year built source: Assessor
Ownership: Fee simple
Parking
Driveway
Construction
Brick construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Other
Total below-grade area: 988
Above-grade finished area reported as 1,566
Improvement and land assessed values reported (assessment values provided)
Electricity and solar
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USE YOUR NSP MONEY TO BUY THIS ONE! Fully renovated - beautiful hardwood floors, new kitchen, new appliances, new dual zoned heat/ac, new plumbing, new bathrooms, new windows/doors/siding/roof. This one really shines!! Must be 1st time homebuyer, call for more details and qualifying.
The purposes of the Residential, Single-Family-65 RSF-65 Zone are: To provide for and encourage variation in the size, shape, and width of single-family detached residential subdivision lots, in order to better utilize the natural terrain; To facilitate the planning of higher density single-family residential developments with small lots and dwellings of various sizes and styles; To encourage the preservation of trees and open spaces; and To prevent soil erosion and stream valley flooding.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Bed & breakfast
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
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 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
Capitol Heights, MD • 20743
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Capitol Heights. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1202 Benning Rd
$391,910
$2,910 over list price of $389K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $375K to $425K.