Google street view image for 181 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 20032

Off market sep 2015 for $324K

$382,050

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,261/mo

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1,207

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181 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 20032

About this home

181 Forrester St SW is a 1,207 square foot house on a 5,200 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on September 22, 2015 for $324,000. Based on Redfin's Washington data, we estimate the home's value is $382,050.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

5,200 sq ftLot Size

$317Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$382,050

$58K since sold in September 2015$10K since October

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This home's estimate is 26.9% higher than the average sale price ($301K) of 5 comparable homes.

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$250,000
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SOLD FEB 23, 2023
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B
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SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$265,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,388 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$380,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,345 sq ft
516 Lebaum St SE, Washington, DC 20032
SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$329,998
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,038 sq ft
540 Lebaum 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 181 Forrester St SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,206 (+0.6%)

$157,870 + $336,960

$494,830

2025

$4,182 (+3.6%)

$157,870 + $336,960

$494,830

2024

$4,035 (+5.0%)

$155,480 + $336,490

$491,970

2023

$3,843 (+10.8%)

$150,590 + $324,060

$474,650

2022

$3,468 (+6.0%)

$144,920 + $307,220

$452,140

2021

$3,271 (+80.9%)

$138,420 + $269,550

$407,970

2016

$1,808 (+14.9%)

$119,080 + $238,900

$357,980

2015

$1,574 (+68.0%)

$105,300 + $79,860

$185,160

2014

$937 (−4.8%)

$101,190 + $79,310

$180,500

2013

$985 (−17.8%)

$101,190 + $79,310

$180,500

2012

$1,198 (+10.0%)

$107,480 + $77,470

$184,950

2011

$1,089 (+10.0%)

$123,450 + $99,570

$223,020

2010

$990 (+48.6%)

$144,140 + $110,080

$254,220

2009

$666

$168,270 + $122,930

$291,200

Tax history for 181 Forrester St SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,206 (+0.6%)

$157,870 + $336,960

$494,830

2025

$4,182 (+3.6%)

$157,870 + $336,960

$494,830

2024

$4,035 (+5.0%)

$155,480 + $336,490

$491,970

2023

$3,843 (+10.8%)

$150,590 + $324,060

$474,650

2022

$3,468 (+6.0%)

$144,920 + $307,220

$452,140

2021

$3,271 (+80.9%)

$138,420 + $269,550

$407,970

2016

$1,808 (+14.9%)

$119,080 + $238,900

$357,980

2015

$1,574 (+68.0%)

$105,300 + $79,860

$185,160

2014

$937 (−4.8%)

$101,190 + $79,310

$180,500

2013

$985 (−17.8%)

$101,190 + $79,310

$180,500

2012

$1,198 (+10.0%)

$107,480 + $77,470

$184,950

2011

$1,089 (+10.0%)

$123,450 + $99,570

$223,020

2010

$990 (+48.6%)

$144,140 + $110,080

$254,220

2009

$666

$168,270 + $122,930

$291,200

*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: 952
Basement Finish: Unfinished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: EULAINNE A PAYNE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,207
Building Sq. Ft: 2,159
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,200
Legal Lot Number: 73
Legal Block Number: 6240
Municipality Name: CONGRESS HEIGHTS
Acres: 0.1194
Zoning Code: R2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAM DETACHED

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,207
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2015
County: District of Columbia
APN: 6240 0073

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 • 1.2mi

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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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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$363,000 – $440,000

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Home values near 181 Forrester St SW

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
186 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 918 Sq. Ft.	$407,649
178 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 918 Sq. Ft.	$349,630
168 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 918 Sq. Ft.	$272,953
161 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1940 Sq. Ft.	$440,352
4408 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$446,748
4400 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$435,120
170 Elmira Street Southwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1424 Sq. Ft.	$410,123

Address	Redfin Estimate
184 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 918 Sq. Ft.	$299,995
174 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 918 Sq. Ft.	$294,868
166 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1317 Sq. Ft.	$374,321
169 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1845 Sq. Ft.	$445,106
4406 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$418,424
174 Elmira Street Southwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$432,896
166 Elmira Street Southwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$337,141

Address	Redfin Estimate
180 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1255 Sq. Ft.	$398,394
172 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 918 Sq. Ft.	$280,139
159 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1368 Sq. Ft.	$448,247
4410 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$327,379
4402 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$300,161
172 Elmira Street Southwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$292,492
164 Elmira Street Southwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$380,741

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