68 Forrester St SW is a 2,556 square foot multi-family home on a 3,773 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 23, 2005 for $400,000. Based on Redfin's Washington data, we estimate the home's value is $483,038.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
3,773 sq ftLot Size
$189Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$483,039
$83K since sold in November 2005$6,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 14.8% higher than the average sale price ($421K) of 6 comparable homes.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Joe Krupsaw
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 68 Forrester St SW
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2144714
Jun 7, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Jun 4, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Jun 4, 2024
Listed
$999,900
$391/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000323748
May 24, 2018
Listing Removed
—
May 23, 2018
Price Changed
$319,000
$125/sq ft
May 7, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Apr 30, 2018
Price Changed
$329,000
$129/sq ft
Apr 22, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Mar 30, 2018
Listed
$349,999
$137/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 23, 2005
Sold
$400,000
$156/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 2, 2002
Sold
$105,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,058 (−79.0%)
$148,130 + $564,550
$712,680
2025
$28,817 (−47.6%)
$148,130 + $564,550
$712,680
2024
$55,022 (+112.6%)
$145,900 + $430,430
$576,330
2023
$25,877 (−42.9%)
$141,300 + $408,920
$550,220
2022
$45,357 (+12.5%)
$135,980 + $381,550
$517,530
2021
$40,325 (+1,171.3%)
$130,550 + $323,020
$453,570
2020
$3,172 (−90.7%)
$128,620 + $274,630
$403,250
2019
$34,193 (+114.9%)
$123,190 + $218,740
$341,930
2018
$15,912 (+3.3%)
$118,470 + $199,770
$318,240
2017
$15,402 (+17.2%)
$118,470 + $199,770
$318,240
2016
$13,146 (+609.2%)
$112,510 + $195,530
$308,040
2015
$1,854 (+5.1%)
$99,530 + $118,540
$218,070
2014
$1,763 (−0.2%)
$96,020 + $111,430
$207,450
2013
$1,766 (−15.1%)
$96,020 + $111,430
$207,450
2012
$2,081 (−13.6%)
$102,140 + $105,680
$207,820
2011
$2,408 (−15.3%)
$116,100 + $128,770
$244,870
2010
$2,844 (−3.3%)
$136,320 + $146,940
$283,260
2009
$2,940
$159,370 + $175,190
$334,560
Tax history for 68 Forrester St SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,058 (−79.0%)
$148,130 + $564,550
$712,680
2025
$28,817 (−47.6%)
$148,130 + $564,550
$712,680
2024
$55,022 (+112.6%)
$145,900 + $430,430
$576,330
2023
$25,877 (−42.9%)
$141,300 + $408,920
$550,220
2022
$45,357 (+12.5%)
$135,980 + $381,550
$517,530
2021
$40,325 (+1,171.3%)
$130,550 + $323,020
$453,570
2020
$3,172 (−90.7%)
$128,620 + $274,630
$403,250
2019
$34,193 (+114.9%)
$123,190 + $218,740
$341,930
2018
$15,912 (+3.3%)
$118,470 + $199,770
$318,240
2017
$15,402 (+17.2%)
$118,470 + $199,770
$318,240
2016
$13,146 (+609.2%)
$112,510 + $195,530
$308,040
2015
$1,854 (+5.1%)
$99,530 + $118,540
$218,070
2014
$1,763 (−0.2%)
$96,020 + $111,430
$207,450
2013
$1,766 (−15.1%)
$96,020 + $111,430
$207,450
2012
$2,081 (−13.6%)
$102,140 + $105,680
$207,820
2011
$2,408 (−15.3%)
$116,100 + $128,770
$244,870
2010
$2,844 (−3.3%)
$136,320 + $146,940
$283,260
2009
$2,940
$159,370 + $175,190
$334,560
*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: 612
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Radiant Hot Water
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: CONGRESS HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,556
Building Sq. Ft: 3,168
# of Units: 4
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: DEFAULT SALE
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,773
Legal Lot Number: 58
Legal Block Number: 6239
Municipality Name: CONGRESS HEIGHTS
Acres: 0.0866
Zoning Code: R2
County Use Description: MULTI-FAM CONV 5 UN
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,556
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,773 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 2019
County: District of Columbia
APN: 6239 0058
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 • 1.1mi
4/10
Ballou High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
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