4036 NW ARKANSAS AVENUE NW
Washington, DC 20011
Price Upon Request
This is a historic and highly celebrated "Tiffey Townhome" designed by notable architects Berla & Abel, originally considered a rare, pioneering example of International Style/Modernistic architecture. Great fix and flip opportunity, or a unique value-added, custom-build project for homeowners. While this home now needs tender loving care, with a new kitchen and bathrooms, it features iconic hallmarks such as an open interior, expansive windows and distinct integration of glass blocks considered modernistic when it was built in the 1940s. The home is located across the entrance to Rock Creek Park, a city oasis with over 32 miles of hiking trails; quick paths to other parts of the city, Maryland and Virginia; biking trails; wildlife and the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Nestled in the charming Crestwood neighborhood, this delightful townhouse offers a perfect blend of classic character and modern convenience. Built in 1941, this brick beauty boasts 2,114 square feet of thoughtfully-designed living space. It features two fireplaces, ceiling fans, hardwood floors, wooded window shutters; central heating and air conditioning. The spacious layout also boasts three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and a large rear yard with endless landscaping possibilities and ample space for outdoor cooking, gardening and rejuvenation. The property has a light-filled sunroom, a perfect place for reading, relaxing and reflecting. Crestwood is not just a nice place to live; it's a vibrant community known for its proximity to ...
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Listing Courtesy of: Michel Daley Realty
202-744-3510
| Listing Id: | DCDC2277536 |
|---|---|
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 3 |
| Living Area: | 1,923 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $2,580 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 2,160.0 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.05 |
| Architectural Style: | Federal |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Washington |
| Counties Or Regions: | Washington |
| Subdivision Name: | Crestwood |
| Postal Code: | 20011 |
| Year Built: | 1941 |
| Lease Considered?: | No |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Agency |
| Frequency: | Annually |
| Vacation Rental Yn: | No |
| Financing Types: | Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash |
| Client Application Edited Yn: | Yes |
| Mls List Date: | 2026-08-20 |
| Expected On Market Date: | 2026-08-20 |
| Condo Yn: | No |
| Association?: | No |
| Property Manager Yn: | No |
| State Or Province: | DC |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 5504 |
| Legal Subdivision: | Columbia Heights |
| Possession: | Negotiable |
| Directions: | Use GPS, or north on 16th Street NW, right on Arkansas Ave to 4036. |
| School District Sources: | Listing Agent |
| School District Key: | 121140357950 |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 1,372 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Finished Area: | 551 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source: | Assessor |
| Basement: | Fully Finished, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Walkout Stairs |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 3 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Cooling: | Central A/C |
| Construction Materials: | Brick |
| Fireplace Features: | Fireplace - Glass Doors, Insert, Metal |
| Fireplaces Total: | 2 |
| Flooring: | Hardwood |
| Foundation Details: | Brick/Mortar |
| Accessibility Features: | None |
| Garage?: | No |
| Heating: | Forced Air |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source: | Assessor |
| Interior Features: | Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Galley, Window Treatments, Wood Floors |
| Living Area Source: | Assessor |
| Levels: | 3 |
| Other Structures: | Above Grade, Below Grade |
| Year Built Source: | Assessor |
| Property Condition: | Average |
| Basement Yn: | Yes |
| Below Grade Unfinished Area: | 191 |
| Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: | Assessor |
| Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Cooling Fuel: | Electric |
| Heating Fuel: | Natural Gas |
| Hot Water: | Natural Gas |
| Lower Level1 Full Baths: | 1 |
| Upper Level1 Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Upper Level1 Full Baths: | 2 |
| Story Types: | Lower 1, Main, Upper 1 |
| Type: | Interior Row/Townhouse |
| Central Air Yn: | Yes |
| Lower Level1 Total Baths: | 1.0 |
| Upper Level1 Total Baths: | 2.0 |
| Lower Levels Total Baths: | 1 |
| Lower Levels Total Full Baths: | 1 |
| Upper Levels Total Baths: | 2 |
| Upper Levels Total Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Upper Levels Total Full Baths: | 2 |
| Type Of Parking: | On Street |
| Below Grade Area Total: | 742 |
| Source Of Measure Bg: | Assessor |
| Area Total: | 2,114 |
| Source Of Measure: | Assessor |
| Additional Parcels?: | No |
| Assessment Year: | 2026 |
| In City Limits Yn: | Yes |
| City Town Tax: | $2,580.00 |
| City Tax Frequency: | Annually |
| County Tax Frequency: | Annually |
| Land Use Code: | 0 |
| Tax Assessment Amount: | $755,340.00 |
| Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: | 1,923 |
| Tax Year: | 2026 |
| Zoning: | R-1 |
| Listing Tax: | 2695//0037 |
| Auto Update Tax Data Yn: | Yes |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Real Estate Owned Yn: | No |
| Special Listing Conditions: | Standard |
| Fencing: | Rear, Wood |
| Furnished: | No |
| Lot Features: | Rear Yard, Backs - Open Common Area, Level |
| Lot Size Source: | Assessor |
| Lot Size Units: | Square Feet |
| Pool Types: | No Pool |
| Road Responsibility: | Public |
| Road Surface Type: | Alley, Paved |
| Senior Community?: | No |
| Soil Types: | Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum |
| View: | Other |
| Water Access Yn: | No |
| Water Oriented Yn: | No |
| Laundry Types: | Hookup, Basement |
| Tidal Water Yn: | No |
| Water View Yn: | No |
| Navigable Water Yn: | No |
| Riparian Rights Yn: | No |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Ground Rent Exists Yn: | No |
| School District NameSchool District: | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Short Sales: | No |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| New Construction?: | No |
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