Welcome to 3980 2nd St SW A beautifully renovated home just minutes from National Habor, The Wharf, Audi Field, GWU, Howard University, National Park, newly redeveloped St Elizabeth and Downtown DC that blends luxury finishes with smart functionality, perfect for modern living and house hacking opportunities. This spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, recessed lighting in every room, and an abundance of natural sunlight that fills the home from top to bottom. The gourmet kitchen is designed to impress with quartz countertops, high-end appliances, and sleek cabinetry, creating the perfect space for cooking and entertaining. Upstairs you’ll find Rare (3) generously sized bedrooms on 3rd level, while the finished basement offers incredible flexibility —ideal for extended family, guests, or income-producing house hacking or AIR BNB. The basement also includes a second laundry hookup, while the main level has its own laundry hookup for everyday convenience. Every bathroom is thoughtfully upgraded with modern Bluetooth mirrors, adding a touch of luxury and technology to your daily routine. Outside, enjoy freshly installed sod, a rare 2-car parking pad in the rear, and the peace of a quiet residential street while still being close to everything DC has to offer. With designer finishes, flexible living space, and built-in income potential, 3980 2nd St SW is truly a standout opportunity.
TownhomeProperty Type
1942Year Built
2,200 sq ftLot Size
$310Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Ms. Sherese Teixeira• RLAH @properties
•301-652-0643 (broker)
Bought with Alfonso White• Keller Williams Capital Properties
Est. $2,168 per month, based on comparable rentals
Redfin agents who toured
Shows well.
4 months ago
Randall Proctor
Redfin Associate agent
6,802 tours
Sale and tax history for 3980 2nd St SW
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2255726
Jul 17, 2026
Price Changed
$465,000
$310/sq ft
Jul 17, 2026
Price Changed
$475,000
$317/sq ft
Jul 17, 2026
Sold
$465,000
$310/sq ft
Jul 13, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 30, 2026
Relisted
—
Jun 15, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 3, 2026
Relisted
—
May 28, 2026
Contingent
—
May 20, 2026
Price Changed
$480,000
$320/sq ft
May 20, 2026
Relisted
—
May 17, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 28, 2026
Price Changed
$497,000
$331/sq ft
Apr 16, 2026
Listed
$499,999
$333/sq ft
Apr 13, 2026
Coming Soon
$499,999
$333/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2257440
Jun 12, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jun 8, 2026
Price Changed
$480,000
$320/sq ft
May 18, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Apr 28, 2026
Price Changed
$497,000
$331/sq ft
Apr 20, 2026
Listed
$499,999
$333/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 5, 2026
Sold
$190,000
$127/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 30, 1983
Sold
$53,300
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,516 (+3.2%)
$133,190 + $162,820
$296,010
2025
$2,438 (+4.7%)
$133,190 + $162,820
$296,010
2024
$2,328 (+4.2%)
$131,160 + $155,670
$286,830
2023
$2,233 (+113.0%)
$127,050 + $146,790
$273,840
2022
$1,048 (+7.9%)
$122,250 + $140,450
$262,700
2021
$971 (+9.4%)
$118,400 + $118,020
$236,420
2020
$888 (+9.1%)
$116,670 + $109,730
$226,400
2019
$814 (+8.3%)
$112,550 + $91,440
$203,990
2018
$751 (+8.9%)
$108,370 + $84,800
$193,170
2017
$690 (+9.0%)
$108,370 + $84,800
$193,170
2016
$633 (+9.5%)
$102,280 + $85,080
$187,360
2015
$578 (+2.5%)
$90,350 + $49,060
$139,410
2014
$564 (−7.1%)
$87,960 + $48,700
$136,660
2013
$607 (−28.4%)
$87,960 + $48,700
$136,660
2012
$848 (−1.2%)
$93,740 + $46,780
$140,520
2011
$858 (+10.0%)
$104,830 + $62,420
$167,250
2010
$780 (+79.6%)
$124,010 + $72,880
$196,890
2009
$434
$145,750 + $83,740
$229,490
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,122
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
District of Columbia
APN
6148 0806
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.
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.
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Take ramp onto I-495 E (Capital Beltway) toward Beltway/Baltimore. Go for 9.4 mi. Take exit 22B toward Washington South onto MD-295 S (Baltimore Washington Pkwy). Go for 6.5 mi. Continue on DC-295 S (Kenilworth Ave NE). Go for 3.9 mi. Take left exit 1A toward I-95/I-495 onto I-295 S (Anacostia Fwy). Go for 2.1 mi. Take exit 2 toward South Capitol St. /Jbab onto S Capitol St SW. Go for 0.8 mi. Keep left onto S Capitol St SW toward South Capitol Street. Go for 0.3 mi. Turn right onto S Capitol St SE toward Maryland/I-495. Go for 0.1 mi. Turn right onto Xenia St SW. Go for 0.1 mi. Turn slightly left onto 2nd St SW. Go for 0.2 mi. B End at 3980 2nd St SW Washington, District of Columbia 20032-1421
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,122
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: District of Columbia
APN: 6148 0806
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Leckie Education Campus
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
Ballou High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
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