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Off market jul 2013 for $460K

$654,313

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,844/mo

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2,556

sq ft

53 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 20032

About this home

LIVE IN ONE AND RENT OUT THE OTHER THREE! According to HUDUser site Section 8: 3 BR units rent for $1,890/per mo. 1 BR units rent for $1,191/ per mo. More than $6,000 /mo. in rent!! Could cost $2200/mo for VA/FHA Buyer. That's $3700/mo to keep! This building is gorgeously renovated. Each unit sparkles w/ hardwood floors, granite counters, & sunny rooms. Building has great upgrades! Don't miss out!

CondoProperty Type

1943Year Built

3,640 sq ftLot Size

$256Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Marc Cormier • KW Metro Center

•703-564-4000 (broker)

•frontdesk375@kwmetrocenter.com (broker)

Bought with Anna-Marie Ashe • Engel & Volkers Washington, DC

•202-525-5236 (broker)

•tomspier1@gmail.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003544990

Redfin Estimate

$654,313

$194K since sold in July 2013$0 since October

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This home's estimate is 55.5% higher than the average sale price ($421K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$405,000
A
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$475,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths1,900 sq ft
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SOLD NOV 20, 2025
$150,000
C
4 beds4 baths2,556 sq ft
4317 Halley Ter SE, Washington, DC 20032
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$815,000
D
8 beds4 baths2,508 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$215,000
E
6 beds4 baths2,584 sq ft
517 Parkland Pl SE, Washington, DC 20032
SOLD APR 15, 2026
$465,000
F
4 beds4 baths2,720 sq ft
331 Parkland Pl 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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Sale history for 53 Forrester St SW

Date

Event

Price

MRIS #DC8095646

Aug 2, 2013

Delisted

—

Jul 31, 2013

Sold

$460,000

$180/sq ft

Jun 14, 2013

Pending

—

May 31, 2013

Listed

$182/sq ft

+24

MRIS #DC8095655

Jul 31, 2013

Sold

$460,000

$180/sq ft

Jun 14, 2013

Pending

—

May 31, 2013

Listed

$182/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1003544990

Jul 31, 2013

Sold

$460,000

$180/sq ft

Jun 14, 2013

Listing Removed

—

May 31, 2013

Listed

$465,000

$182/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1003545716

Jul 31, 2013

Sold

$460,000

$180/sq ft

Jun 14, 2013

Listing Removed

—

May 31, 2013

Listed

$465,000

$182/sq ft

+24

BRIGHT MLS #1004883752

May 11, 2011

Sold

$68,250

$27/sq ft

Jun 30, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Jun 9, 2010

Listed

$69,000

$27/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 22, 2004

Sold

$132,500

$52/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 22, 1998

Sold

$55,000

$22/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 22, 1998

Sold

$87,500

$34/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 18, 1996

Sold

$40,000

$16/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 7, 1996

Sold

$29,064

$11/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 10, 1973

Sold

$24,500

$10/sq ft

** Price available after signing in.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,939 (−0.8%)

$147,090 + $551,650

$698,740

2025

$5,990 (+3.4%)

$147,090 + $551,650

$698,740

2024

$5,791 (+5.1%)

$144,840 + $559,850

$704,690

2023

$5,511 (+12.5%)

$140,320 + $541,010

$681,330

2022

$4,900 (+12.1%)

$135,010 + $513,380

$648,390

2021

$4,373 (+4.4%)

$129,730 + $446,780

$576,510

2020

$4,190

$127,800 + $386,610

$514,410

2019

$4,190 (+6.1%)

$122,410 + $370,530

$492,940

2018

$3,947 (+2.1%)

$117,790 + $346,620

$464,410

2017

$3,868 (+17.6%)

$117,790 + $346,620

$464,410

2016

$3,289 (−79.2%)

$111,780 + $343,380

$455,160

2015

$15,818 (+587.4%)

$98,900 + $217,450

$316,350

2014

$2,301 (+99.7%)

$95,480 + $175,290

$270,770

2013

$1,152 (−23.0%)

$95,480 + $175,290

$270,770

2012

$1,496 (+150.4%)

$101,560 + $33,990

$135,550

2011

$597

$115,320 + $60,650

$175,970

2010

$135,440 + $75,380

$210,820

2009

$158,380 + $97,430

$255,810

Tax history for 53 Forrester St SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,939 (−0.8%)

$147,090 + $551,650

$698,740

2025

$5,990 (+3.4%)

$147,090 + $551,650

$698,740

2024

$5,791 (+5.1%)

$144,840 + $559,850

$704,690

2023

$5,511 (+12.5%)

$140,320 + $541,010

$681,330

2022

$4,900 (+12.1%)

$135,010 + $513,380

$648,390

2021

$4,373 (+4.4%)

$129,730 + $446,780

$576,510

2020

$4,190

$127,800 + $386,610

$514,410

2019

$4,190 (+6.1%)

$122,410 + $370,530

$492,940

2018

$3,947 (+2.1%)

$117,790 + $346,620

$464,410

2017

$3,868 (+17.6%)

$117,790 + $346,620

$464,410

2016

$3,289 (−79.2%)

$111,780 + $343,380

$455,160

2015

$15,818 (+587.4%)

$98,900 + $217,450

$316,350

2014

$2,301 (+99.7%)

$95,480 + $175,290

$270,770

2013

$1,152 (−23.0%)

$95,480 + $175,290

$270,770

2012

$1,496 (+150.4%)

$101,560 + $33,990

$135,550

2011

$597

$115,320 + $60,650

$175,970

2010

$135,440 + $75,380

$210,820

2009

$158,380 + $97,430

$255,810

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,640 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2013

Sq. Ft.

2,556

Year built

1943

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

District of Columbia

APN

6240 0060

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

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 6

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 4
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6

Interior Information
Interior Features: Combination Dining/Living, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Side Entrance, Fully Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $60,650
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2013

Building Information
Unit Building Type: Garden 1 - 4 Floors
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Brick
Structure Type: Unit/Flat

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $115,320

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,495.75
Tax Assessed Value: $175,970
Tax Year: 2012
Tax Annual Amount: $1,495.75

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2012

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Other
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: South Capitol St SW to Forrester St SW

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,556
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,640 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 2013
County: District of Columbia
APN: 6240 0060

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026

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K - 12
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Patterson Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

4/10

Hart Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

8/10 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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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2556 Sq. Ft.	$519,498
50 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC 8 Beds \| - Baths \| 3168 Sq. Ft.	$753,748
49 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2556 Sq. Ft.	$509,902
61 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC - Beds \| - Baths \| 2556 Sq. Ft.	$475,706
37 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC - Beds \| - Baths \| 2556 Sq. Ft.	$466,899
50 Elmira Street Southwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$349,776
40 Elmira Street Southwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$343,509

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2556 Sq. Ft.	$461,156
43 Forrester Street Southwest Unit 3, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2556 Sq. Ft.	—
55 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC - Beds \| - Baths \| 2556 Sq. Ft.	$415,716
59 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC - Beds \| - Baths \| 2556 Sq. Ft.	$562,616
41 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC - Beds \| - Baths \| 2556 Sq. Ft.	$485,438
46 Elmira Street Southwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$323,473
34 Elmira Street Southwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$418,231

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2592 Sq. Ft.	—
47 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3834 Sq. Ft.	$567,673
65 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 2832 Sq. Ft.	$435,220
67 Forrester Street Southwest, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2720 Sq. Ft.	$459,787
52 Elmira Street Southwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$428,644
44 Elmira Street Southwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$289,357
32 Elmira Street Southwest, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$305,996

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