Welcome to 3981 1st Street SW in Bellevue. This home is completely remodeled and offers a spacious layout with 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 3 finished levels. The upper level offers 2 bedrooms, including the master bedroom with ensuite bath, skylight and walk-in-closet. Enjoy morning coffee or gaze at the stars from the master suite's private terrace. On the main level there are 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The open concept kitchen is an entertainer’s paradise with waterfall island and bar seating for 4, stainless steel energy efficient appliances, soft close cabinetry, and full size washer and dryer. The lower level adds 2 additional living spaces for work or play. Tons of outdoor living space including an outdoor grill and cooking area with sink and running water, three-tiered garden with flowing fountains and mature trees providing shade. The backyard is fully fenced and perfect for gardening or entertaining. Quick access to bus and metro with Congress Heights Metro . 5 mile away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
4,715 sq ftLot Size
$320Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Anthony Jones• Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
•202-387-6180 (broker)
•dana.hill@cbmove.com (broker)
Bought with Antoine Woods• Keller Williams Capital Properties
Backyard is huge and great spaces for outdoor entertaining. Kitchen has marble-look quartz counters and is spacious. The basement ceiling is 6'1". The primary bathroom has a ship sink.
5 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
James Dalpee
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 3981 1st St SW
Date
Event
Price
Avail #1
Sep 29, 2023
Rental Removed
$1,700
$1/sq ft
Sep 8, 2023
Listed for Rent
$1,700
$1/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC519102
Aug 26, 2021
Sold
$615,000
$324/sq ft
Jul 31, 2021
Contingent
—
Jul 30, 2021
Price Changed
$615,000
$324/sq ft
Jul 8, 2021
Price Changed
$619,000
$326/sq ft
Jun 28, 2021
Price Changed
$639,000
$336/sq ft
Jun 17, 2021
Relisted
—
May 19, 2021
Contingent
—
May 7, 2021
Listed
$649,000
$342/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 6, 1975
Sold
$35,000
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,775
$154,840 + $498,860
$653,700
2025
$4,777 (+3.7%)
$154,840 + $498,860
$653,700
2024
$4,609 (+4.7%)
$152,480 + $499,420
$651,900
2023
$4,404 (+35.8%)
$147,670 + $481,580
$629,250
2022
$3,242 (+59.3%)
$142,110 + $459,990
$602,100
2021
$2,035 (+2.6%)
$135,980 + $453,640
$589,620
2020
$1,984 (+5.2%)
$133,950 + $105,430
$239,380
2019
$1,886 (+3.1%)
$127,820 + $94,060
$221,880
2018
$1,829 (+2.1%)
$122,920 + $92,280
$215,200
2017
$1,792 (+11.3%)
$122,920 + $92,280
$215,200
2016
$1,610 (+20.5%)
$117,030 + $93,830
$210,860
2015
$1,336 (+2.5%)
$103,540 + $53,650
$157,190
2014
$1,304 (−3.0%)
$99,580 + $53,860
$153,440
2013
$1,345 (−17.2%)
$99,580 + $53,860
$153,440
2012
$1,623 (+71.5%)
$105,800 + $52,390
$158,190
2011
$947 (+10.0%)
$121,130 + $69,850
$190,980
2010
$861 (+66.2%)
$141,780 + $78,590
$220,370
2009
$518
$165,310 + $87,810
$253,120
Tax history for 3981 1st St SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,775
$154,840 + $498,860
$653,700
2025
$4,777 (+3.7%)
$154,840 + $498,860
$653,700
2024
$4,609 (+4.7%)
$152,480 + $499,420
$651,900
2023
$4,404 (+35.8%)
$147,670 + $481,580
$629,250
2022
$3,242 (+59.3%)
$142,110 + $459,990
$602,100
2021
$2,035 (+2.6%)
$135,980 + $453,640
$589,620
2020
$1,984 (+5.2%)
$133,950 + $105,430
$239,380
2019
$1,886 (+3.1%)
$127,820 + $94,060
$221,880
2018
$1,829 (+2.1%)
$122,920 + $92,280
$215,200
2017
$1,792 (+11.3%)
$122,920 + $92,280
$215,200
2016
$1,610 (+20.5%)
$117,030 + $93,830
$210,860
2015
$1,336 (+2.5%)
$103,540 + $53,650
$157,190
2014
$1,304 (−3.0%)
$99,580 + $53,860
$153,440
2013
$1,345 (−17.2%)
$99,580 + $53,860
$153,440
2012
$1,623 (+71.5%)
$105,800 + $52,390
$158,190
2011
$947 (+10.0%)
$121,130 + $69,850
$190,980
2010
$861 (+66.2%)
$141,780 + $78,590
$220,370
2009
$518
$165,310 + $87,810
$253,120
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,715 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2021
Sq. Ft.
2,144
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
District of Columbia
APN
6148 0045
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.
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
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
Window Features: Energy Efficient, Double Pane, Screens
Exterior Information
Fencing: Wood
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $133,950
Soil Types: Urban Land Not Rated
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,900
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 867
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,983
Tax Assessed Value: $239,380
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $1,983
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Energy Star Cooling System
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Energy Star Heating System
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Cross Street: Atlantic Street SW
Directions: Martin Luther King to Atlantic Street SW, West on Atlantic, Right on 1st Street SW, 2nd Home on the left.
Entry Floor Number: 1
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,144
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,715 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 2021
County: District of Columbia
APN: 6148 0045
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
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Leckie Education Campus
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
Ballou High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
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