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Off market aug 2023 for $489K

$448,247

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,240/mo

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3.5 ba

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1,368

sq ft

159 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 20032

About this home

Beautifully renovated home, with quality materials and lots of natural light through out the home. With brand new hardwood floors on the first and upper level. Spacious Renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. A Fully finished basement with a bedroom, a full bathroom, and a backyard outdoor access. New windows, Roof, Water Heater, A/C system, Dryer, Washer and much more. Dont Miss your opportunity on owning this beautiful and spacious home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

2,600 sq ftLot Size

$328Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Anderson sosa • Smart Realty, LLC

•301-445-1395 (broker)

•generalmanager@smartrealtymd.com (broker)

Bought with Melody Riggins • Coldwell Banker Realty

•703-518-8300 (broker)

•rcarter@cbmove.com (broker)

Source:BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2063104

Redfin Estimate

$448,247

$41K since sold in August 2023$16K since October

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This home's estimate is 7.2% higher than the average sale price ($418K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$380,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths1,536 sq ft
606 Brandywine St SE, Washington, DC 20032
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$450,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths1,944 sq ft
413 Valley Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$465,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths1,500 sq ft
3980 2nd St SW, Washington, DC 20032
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$435,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,536 sq ft
632 Brandywine St SE, Washington, DC 20032
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$475,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths1,900 sq ft
70 Darrington St SW, Washington, DC 20032
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$305,000
F
4 beds3 baths1,684 sq ft
521 Oakwood St SE, Washington, DC 20032

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Market trends in Bellevue, DC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

95.2%

+1.7% MoM

Median sale price

$335K

$118K MoM

Avg. days on market

280d

214 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 159 Forrester St SW

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Aug 4, 2023

Sold

$489,000

$357/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2063104

Feb 1, 2023

Sold

$489,000

$357/sq ft

Nov 21, 2022

Pending

—

Oct 12, 2022

Contingent

—

Sep 22, 2022

Price Changed

$489,000

$357/sq ft

Aug 30, 2022

Price Changed

$499,000

$365/sq ft

Aug 18, 2022

Listed

$515,000

$376/sq ft

+29

BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2031824

Apr 8, 2022

Sold

$310,000

$227/sq ft

Mar 14, 2022

Pending

—

Mar 14, 2022

Listing Removed

—

Jan 24, 2022

Listed

$399,000

$292/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,151 (+0.8%)

$137,640 + $350,710

$488,350

2025

$4,118 (+58.8%)

$137,640 + $350,710

$488,350

2024

$2,593 (+5.3%)

$135,540 + $348,940

$484,480

2023

$2,462 (+134.4%)

$131,300 + $173,770

$305,070

2022

$1,050 (+7.9%)

$126,330 + $163,350

$289,680

2021

$973 (+9.4%)

$122,040 + $135,530

$257,570

2020

$890 (+9.1%)

$120,250 + $116,200

$236,450

2019

$815 (+8.3%)

$115,730 + $91,040

$206,770

2018

$753 (+8.9%)

$111,410 + $81,190

$192,600

2017

$691 (+9.0%)

$111,410 + $81,190

$192,600

2016

$634 (+9.5%)

$105,350 + $79,240

$184,590

2015

$579 (+7.3%)

$93,130 + $46,410

$139,540

2014

$540 (−6.7%)

$90,380 + $43,370

$133,750

2013

$579 (−26.4%)

$90,380 + $43,370

$133,750

2012

$786 (−7.1%)

$96,250 + $40,940

$137,190

2011

$846 (+10.0%)

$108,240 + $51,720

$159,960

2010

$769 (+151.7%)

$127,660 + $61,400

$189,060

2009

$305

$149,840 + $76,300

$226,140

Tax history for 159 Forrester St SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,151 (+0.8%)

$137,640 + $350,710

$488,350

2025

$4,118 (+58.8%)

$137,640 + $350,710

$488,350

2024

$2,593 (+5.3%)

$135,540 + $348,940

$484,480

2023

$2,462 (+134.4%)

$131,300 + $173,770

$305,070

2022

$1,050 (+7.9%)

$126,330 + $163,350

$289,680

2021

$973 (+9.4%)

$122,040 + $135,530

$257,570

2020

$890 (+9.1%)

$120,250 + $116,200

$236,450

2019

$815 (+8.3%)

$115,730 + $91,040

$206,770

2018

$753 (+8.9%)

$111,410 + $81,190

$192,600

2017

$691 (+9.0%)

$111,410 + $81,190

$192,600

2016

$634 (+9.5%)

$105,350 + $79,240

$184,590

2015

$579 (+7.3%)

$93,130 + $46,410

$139,540

2014

$540 (−6.7%)

$90,380 + $43,370

$133,750

2013

$579 (−26.4%)

$90,380 + $43,370

$133,750

2012

$786 (−7.1%)

$96,250 + $40,940

$137,190

2011

$846 (+10.0%)

$108,240 + $51,720

$159,960

2010

$769 (+151.7%)

$127,660 + $61,400

$189,060

2009

$305

$149,840 + $76,300

$226,140

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

R-2

Residential House Zone 2

The purpose of the R-2 zone is to: Provide for areas with semi-detached houses; and Protect these areas from invasion by denser types of residential development.; The R-2 zone is intended to provide for areas predominantly developed with semi-detached houses on moderately sized lots that also contain some detached houses.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Religious facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Senior
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 684
Basement Finish: Unfinished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Warm Air

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Flat
Building Type: Multi Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: MARY E SANDERS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,368
Building Sq. Ft: 2,052
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,600
Legal Lot Number: 82
Legal Block Number: 6240
Municipality Name: CONGRESS HEIGHTS
Acres: 0.0597
Zoning Code: R2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAM SEMI-DET

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,368
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2023
County: District of Columbia
APN: 6240 0082

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Patterson Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

4/10

Hart Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

4/10

Ballou High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

3/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

20% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Washington, DC • 20032

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$426,000 – $516,000

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Home values near 159 Forrester St SW

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
178 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 918 Sq. Ft.	$349,630
168 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 918 Sq. Ft.	$272,953
160 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1377 Sq. Ft.	$420,271
144 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 918 Sq. Ft.	$316,268
181 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1207 Sq. Ft.	$382,050
137 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC - Beds \| - Baths \| 10944 Sq. Ft.	—
156 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1602 Sq. Ft.	$467,574

Address	Redfin Estimate
174 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 918 Sq. Ft.	$294,868
166 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1317 Sq. Ft.	$374,321
150 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 918 Sq. Ft.	$313,518
149 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$281,607
161 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1940 Sq. Ft.	$440,352
142 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 918 Sq. Ft.	$288,184
166 Elmira St SW, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$337,141

Address	Redfin Estimate
172 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 918 Sq. Ft.	$280,139
162 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1308 Sq. Ft.	$386,696
148 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1255 Sq. Ft.	$198,491
151 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$274,904
169 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1845 Sq. Ft.	$445,106
154 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2264 Sq. Ft.	$485,380
164 Elmira St SW, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$380,741

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