438 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC for Sale
Restaurant - FOR SALE
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438 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
Chinatown


HIGHLIGHTS

  • Fully renovated multi-level building configured for restaurant/bar use with outdoor patio.
  • Historic Engine No. 6 building, one of DC’s oldest firehouses, offering unique architectural character.
  • Exceptional downtown location with direct access to Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro and major thoroughfares.
  • Surrounded by dense residential and retail, providing a strong walkable customer base.
  • Zoning (D-4-R) allows for significant long-term redevelopment potential with 4.5 FAR.
  • Delivered vacant, offering flexibility for owner-occupant or investment strategies.

OVERVIEW

438 Massachusetts Ave NW presents a unique opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor in the heart of Washington, DC. This beautifully renovated, multi-level property offers 3,619 SF across two floors and a lower level, currently configured as a second-generation restaurant and bar with an outdoor patio (city permit in place). The property can be delivered vacant, providing flexibility for a new operator or redevelopment. The building, known as Engine No. 6, is a historic structure that served as DC’s oldest operating firehouse for 95 years. It is one of the few remaining standalone buildings with exceptional frontage along Massachusetts Avenue NW. The property’s prime downtown location offers unmatched walkability and access to major city thoroughfares, with Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro just steps away. Surrounded by large residential developments and within walking distance to Capital One Arena, CityCenterDC, and numerous dining and entertainment options, this property benefits from a strong built-in customer base. Additionally, D-4-R zoning allows for significant long-term redevelopment potential with a maximum FAR of 4.5, making this an attractive investment for both immediate use and future growth.

FOR SALE DETAILS

PRICE

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CAP RATE

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% LEASED

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TENANCY

Single

SALE TYPE

Investment Or Owner User

BUILDING DETAILS

PROPERTY TYPE

Retail

PROPERTY SUBTYPE

Restaurant

TOTAL BUILDING SIZE

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STORIES

2

YEAR BUILT

1900

SPRINKLERS

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PARKING SPACES

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LAND DETAILS

LAND ACRES

0.1 AC

LAND SF

4,356 SF

ZONING

D4R

APN/PARCEL ID

0517-0856

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