2549 Alabama Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020
Property Highlights
- 1932 Semi-Detached Home
- 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths
- 1581 Square Feet
- Congress Heights SE
- Classic DC Architecture
- Near Southern Ave Metro
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Property Details
Price: $510,000
3 Bed
3 Bath
1,581 Sq Ft
Year Built: 1932
Price: $510,000
3 Bed
3 Bath
1,581 Sq Ft
Year Built: 1932
Executive Summary
Built in 1932, this semi-detached home on Alabama Avenue SE presents a thoughtfully scaled floor plan across 1,581 square feet. Three bedrooms and two full baths are complemented by a half bath, providing practical flexibility for everyday living. The home’s classic construction and established streetscape reflect the character of Congress Heights, one of SE Washington’s most historically rooted neighborhoods. Offered at $510,000, the property represents a substantive opportunity in a quadrant with growing connectivity and civic investment.
A Congress Heights Classic on Alabama Avenue
The home at 2549 Alabama Ave SE is a semi-detached residence built in 1932, carrying the architectural character typical of early-twentieth-century Washington construction. At 1,581 square feet, the floor plan distributes three bedrooms and two and a half baths across a layout that balances defined rooms with practical circulation.
Congress Heights occupies the southern reach of SE Washington, a neighborhood shaped by its proximity to the Anacostia waterfront, St. Elizabeths campus redevelopment, and the District’s ongoing investment in the southern quadrants. Alabama Avenue is one of the neighborhood’s primary corridors, connecting residents to transit, retail, and the broader street grid of SE DC.
The home’s 1932 origins place it among a cohort of semi-detached and row house construction that defines much of Washington’s residential fabric south of the Anacostia River. That vintage typically brings solid masonry construction, generous room proportions relative to square footage, and a streetscape presence that newer construction rarely replicates.
At a Glance
- 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths plus a half bath
- 1,581 square feet of interior living space
- Semi-detached construction dating to 1932
- Congress Heights location on Alabama Ave SE
- Close to Southern Ave Metro station
- Offered at $510,000
1,581 Square Feet of Interwar Washington Character
Interior Layout
- 1,581 square feet of finished interior living space
- Three bedrooms distributed across the upper level
- Two full baths and one half bath
- Defined living and dining room configuration typical of the era
- Semi-detached layout with single shared wall
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen positioned to serve the main living level
- Dining area adjacent to primary living spaces
- Layout consistent with 1932-era Washington residential construction
- Opportunity for modernization within the existing footprint
Bedrooms and Baths
- Three bedrooms providing flexible room allocation
- Two full baths serving the bedroom levels
- Half bath on the main living level
- Room proportions characteristic of interwar DC construction
Exterior and Setting
- Semi-detached configuration on Alabama Ave SE
- Masonry exterior consistent with 1932 construction
- Streetscape presence along a primary Congress Heights corridor
- Exterior lot providing potential for outdoor use
What Defines This Home
- 1932 masonry construction offers durability uncommon in newer builds
- Semi-detached configuration on a primary SE Washington corridor
- Green Line access via Southern Ave Metro within the neighborhood
- St. Elizabeths redevelopment corridor immediately adjacent to Congress Heights
- 1,581 square feet positions this home competitively within the SE submarket
Neighborhood & Lifestyle
Life Within Reach
A snapshot of everyday conveniences, destinations and experiences just moments from your door.
Neighborhood & Lifestyle
Life Within Reach
A snapshot of everyday conveniences, destinations and experiences just moments from your door.
Transit Connections
- Green Line access via Southern Ave Metro station
- Multiple Metrobus routes along Alabama Ave SE
- Connections to downtown DC via the Green Line
- Proximity to the Anacostia Metro station on the Green Line
Dining and Coffee
- Neighborhood dining options along Alabama Ave SE corridor
- Local carry-out and community-serving restaurants in Congress Heights
- Cafe and coffee options accessible via Alabama Ave and nearby streets
- Additional dining along Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE nearby
Groceries and Retail
- Neighborhood grocery options within the Congress Heights corridor
- Pharmacy and health retail accessible along Alabama Ave SE
- Community-serving retail and services along the primary corridor
- Convenience and specialty retail accessible via nearby arterials
Parks and Recreation
- Anacostia Park system accessible from the Congress Heights area
- Neighborhood parks and recreational green space in SE Washington
- Anacostia waterfront trail network within reach
- District-operated recreation facilities serving the southern SE quadrant
Property Location
About 2549 Alabama Ave SE
The home at 2549 Alabama Ave SE is a semi-detached structure built in 1932, presenting 1,581 square feet of interior space across three levels. Three bedrooms and two full baths are supported by a half bath, a configuration that serves a range of living arrangements without sacrificing room scale. The construction era is evident in the masonry exterior and the proportioned room volumes that characterize Washington’s interwar residential stock.
Congress Heights occupies the southern end of SE Washington, a neighborhood defined by its position along Alabama Avenue and its proximity to the Anacostia River corridor. The St. Elizabeths East campus redevelopment has brought new civic and commercial activity to the area, reinforcing the neighborhood’s place within the District’s broader investment strategy for the southeastern quadrants. Local amenities include neighborhood groceries, community-serving retail along Alabama Avenue, and access to green space within the broader Anacostia park system.
Daily life along Alabama Avenue SE is grounded in a walkable neighborhood grid with transit access close at hand. The Southern Ave Metro station provides a connection to the Green Line, linking residents to the broader DC rail network and points north including downtown and the U Street corridor. Local dining, coffee, and everyday retail are accessible along the corridor, and the Anacostia waterfront trails offer recreational options within a reasonable distance.
A Wardman team member and the Wardman Residential team at Compass have worked extensively with buyers and sellers navigating the SE Washington submarket, including Congress Heights and the Alabama Avenue corridor. We understand the dynamics of semi-detached and row house inventory in this part of the District, where construction vintage, lot configuration, and transit proximity each play a meaningful role in valuation. If you are considering a home in Congress Heights or the broader SE quadrant, we welcome the conversation and are glad to share recent comparable sales and our perspective on current market conditions.
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