NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3905 Ames St NE Washington, DC 20019

Benning Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $365,000 - $430,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,460 Sq Ft
$267/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 16, 2023

Last sale price $350,000 $240 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,338/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Level Lot
  • 4-minute walk to Benning Stoddert Recreation Center

About This Home

As of June 2023

BACK ON THE MARKET!!

A VERY BEAUTIFUL DEANWOOD PROPERTY WAITING FOR SOME TLC.

THIS 4 BEDROOM HOME WAS CHERISHED BY THE FAMILY FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS, BUT IT IS TIME TO MOVE ON. IT CAN NOW BE YOUR HOME WITH A FEW TOUCHES AND MODERN UPDATES.

IT HAS AN UNBELEIVABLE TOP FLOOR BEDROOM THAT SPANS A SIZABLE PORTION OF THE THIRD LEVEL WITH LOTS OF LIGHT FROM THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE HOUSE - UNUSUAL FEATURE IN DEANWOOD HOUSES!

THE SECOND FLOOR HAS 3 BEDROOMS AND BATHROOM. THE FIRST FLOOR HAS HARDWOOD FLOORS AND BEAUTIFUL STAIRCASE LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR. BASEMENT HAS TWO ENTRANCES, SIDE AND REAR, TO ALLOW FOR PRIVACY OR ADDITIONAL INCOME.

CARPET COVERS HARDWOOD FLOORS IN MANY AREAS.

ON A QUIET STREET AWAY FROM THE TRAFFIC AND NOISE BUT VERY WALKABLE TO SHOPPING AND MINNESOTA AVENUE METRO STATION

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deborah Boddie

(202) 938-0228 elbonsivad@aol.com Samson Properties License #587110 Listed on: 02/22/2023

Samson Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Koy Banks

(703) 339-7506 exitlandmarkva@gmail.com EXIT Landmark Realty Lorton License #0225247878

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $796

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 3,941 Sq Ft Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Basement
  • Interior, Rear, and Side Basement Entry

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

  • Urban Location

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Deanwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 97
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5049//0097

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$796

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

3,941 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Rear Entrance, Side Entrance
  • Total Sq Ft: 1728
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1460
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 311.45
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1188
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 272
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 268
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 540
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 200360.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 155000.00
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3941.00
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Zoning Description: RESIDENTIAL
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16082729
  • Tax Annual Amount: 796.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5049//0097
  • Tax Lot: 97
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2025
Sold by
Franklin Nigel Armand and Franklin Antoinette E
Bought by
Franklin Antoinette E
Current Estimated Value
$389,196

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2023
Closed on
Jun 12, 2023
Sold by
Looper Arthur H
Bought by
Franklin Nigel
Seller's Agent
Deborah Boddie
Samson Properties
Buyer's Agent
Koy Banks
EXIT Landmark Realty Lorton
List Price
$370,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-5.41%
Views
51

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.88%
Original Mortgage
$327,444
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Franklin Antoinette E -- None Listed On Document
Franklin Nigel $350,000 Brennan Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Franklin Nigel $327,444
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2023 06/16/23 Sold $350,000 -5.4% $240 / Sq Ft
03/17/2023 03/17/23 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2023 03/15/23 For Sale $370,000 0.0% $253 / Sq Ft
03/08/2023 03/08/23 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2023 02/22/23 For Sale $370,000 -- $253 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,106 $365,370 $164,580 $200,790
2024 $3,141 $369,510 $160,440 $209,070
2023 $790 $355,360 $155,000 $200,360
2022 $796 $328,750 $151,810 $176,940
2021 $768 $312,350 $149,560 $162,790
2020 $734 $295,500 $141,480 $154,020
2019 $702 $272,200 $138,530 $133,670
2018 $675 $249,660 $0 $0
2017 $617 $230,560 $0 $0
2016 $564 $220,120 $0 $0
2015 $514 $194,750 $0 $0
2014 $472 $181,290 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Deborah Boddie

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Deborah Boddie

    Samson Properties

    (202) 288-0255

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Deborah Boddie
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  • Koy Banks

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Koy Banks

    EXIT Landmark Realty Lorton

    (571) 977-0500

    1 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Koy Banks
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2085048

Bright MLS

APN: 5049-0097

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20019 Benning

3905 Ames St NE, Washington, DC

Not Listed for Sale

Townhouses

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