97 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 20032

Off market dec 2021 for $429K

$401,981

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,303/mo

•

1,196

sq ft

97 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 20032

About this home

Big Price Reduction. Now is the time to get a fully renovated home in DC at a more affordable price. Don't wait! A Casa Properties Special- Fully Renovated Townhouse ready for immediate occupancy. There is still time to enjoy glorious fall weather on covered front porch or sun bath in rear yard. Space for grills, tents, fire pits, all the outdoor recreational toys. Inside is ready for enjoyable memories, well prepared meals in full featured quartz and stainless steel kitchen, generous bedrooms with multiple closets, and elevated views to the north east. Fully finished basement is ready for entertainment needs, extra space, extra rooms, whatever one may desire. Full bath on lower level makes life even more convenient. Do not miss this home in the up and coming Bellevue/Congress Heights Neighborhoods.

TownhomeProperty Type

1942Year Built

2,288 sq ftLot Size

$336Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Terry Brown • RE/MAX Allegiance

•202-547-5600 (broker)

Bought with Mr. Taurus F Dean SR. • Douglas Realty, LLC

•410-255-3690 (broker)

•info@godouglasrealty.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2017388

Redfin Estimate

$401,981

$28K since sold in December 2021$5,000 since October

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B
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C
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D
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E
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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 97 Forrester St SW

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DCDC2017388

Dec 17, 2021

Sold

$429,500

$359/sq ft

Nov 20, 2021

Contingent

—

Nov 9, 2021

Price Changed

$429,500

$359/sq ft

Oct 21, 2021

Listed

$439,500

$367/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DCDC493624

Jan 26, 2021

Sold

$185,000

$155/sq ft

Jan 14, 2021

Pending

—

Jan 12, 2021

Price Changed

$215,000

$180/sq ft

Jan 12, 2021

Relisted

—

Oct 23, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Oct 23, 2020

Listed

$226,000

$189/sq ft

ALL REASONABLE OFFERS CONSIDERED FOR THESE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES---CASH BUYERS * * * * PLZ READ BEFORE CALLING OR SENDING OFFERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * No lockbox. !!!NO INTERIOR ACCESS!!! Seller WANTS THIS SOLD THIS MONTH (Jan 2021) INVESTOR MUST SETTLE with Occupant in home. Occupant is owners daughter, and investor must buy home with her in place and you can displace her after your closing. TOPA has been done. Occupant doesn't qualify for topa rights. There was a case on the docket to be held 6/19/2020 for "NO LAWFUL CLAIM TO SUBJECT" but with covid-19 it was canceled. Seller will happily give you the attorney and case number to join the claim. About the home itself. .. .inside, you'll find 3 finished levels. 2 Bedrooms. 1 bath. Finished basement.

BRIGHT MLS #DCDC463148

May 13, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Mar 25, 2020

Listed

$250,000

$209/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 3, 1986

Sold

$58,500

$49/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,683 (+27.2%)

$134,170 + $299,180

$433,350

2025

$2,897 (+4.2%)

$134,170 + $299,180

$433,350

2024

$2,781 (+4.1%)

$132,130 + $298,510

$430,640

2023

$2,673 (+39.8%)

$127,990 + $286,240

$414,230

2022

$1,912 (+7.3%)

$123,160 + $275,270

$398,430

2021

$1,782 (+124.8%)

$119,200 + $269,790

$388,990

2020

$793 (+9.0%)

$117,440 + $92,190

$209,630

2019

$727 (+8.1%)

$113,260 + $77,080

$190,340

2018

$673 (+8.8%)

$109,050 + $71,500

$180,550

2017

$618 (+8.8%)

$109,050 + $71,500

$180,550

2016

$568 (+9.5%)

$102,960 + $72,020

$174,980

2015

$519 (+2.4%)

$90,970 + $41,480

$132,450

2014

$507 (−8.0%)

$88,500 + $41,450

$129,950

2013

$551 (−29.3%)

$88,500 + $41,450

$129,950

2012

$779 (−4.4%)

$94,290 + $39,660

$133,950

2011

$815 (+10.0%)

$105,570 + $53,630

$159,200

2010

$741 (+96.2%)

$124,790 + $62,800

$187,590

2009

$378

$146,640 + $71,400

$218,040

Tax history for 97 Forrester St SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,683 (+27.2%)

$134,170 + $299,180

$433,350

2025

$2,897 (+4.2%)

$134,170 + $299,180

$433,350

2024

$2,781 (+4.1%)

$132,130 + $298,510

$430,640

2023

$2,673 (+39.8%)

$127,990 + $286,240

$414,230

2022

$1,912 (+7.3%)

$123,160 + $275,270

$398,430

2021

$1,782 (+124.8%)

$119,200 + $269,790

$388,990

2020

$793 (+9.0%)

$117,440 + $92,190

$209,630

2019

$727 (+8.1%)

$113,260 + $77,080

$190,340

2018

$673 (+8.8%)

$109,050 + $71,500

$180,550

2017

$618 (+8.8%)

$109,050 + $71,500

$180,550

2016

$568 (+9.5%)

$102,960 + $72,020

$174,980

2015

$519 (+2.4%)

$90,970 + $41,480

$132,450

2014

$507 (−8.0%)

$88,500 + $41,450

$129,950

2013

$551 (−29.3%)

$88,500 + $41,450

$129,950

2012

$779 (−4.4%)

$94,290 + $39,660

$133,950

2011

$815 (+10.0%)

$105,570 + $53,630

$159,200

2010

$741 (+96.2%)

$124,790 + $62,800

$187,590

2009

$378

$146,640 + $71,400

$218,040

*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

2,288

Year renovated

2021

Sq. Ft.

1,196

Year built

1942

Style

Townhouse

County

District of Columbia

APN

6240 0031

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

Yes

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Feb 3, 2022.

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
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Concrete Driveway
Driveway

Interior

Virtual Tour

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

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

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Galley, Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchenette, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Laundry Type: Basement, Hookup

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Interior Access

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 432
Accessibility Features: Other
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $99,070
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Structure Type: Semi-Detached

Exterior Information
Fencing: Fully, Vinyl

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $119,200
Soil Types: Urban Land-Beltsville-Chillum, Urban Land-Cristiana-Sunnysider

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 864
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 100
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 332
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $1,781
Tax Assessed Value: $218,270
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $1,781

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021

Lease Information
Lease Considered: No

Utilities

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

Location

School Information
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: Note: Forrester is one way heading West. Must enter from South Capital St. Proceed up the hill to the house on the right.

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,196
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 2,288 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 2021
County: District of Columbia
APN: 6240 0031
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Feb 3, 2022

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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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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

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

21% 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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$382,000 – $463,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
114 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 918 Sq. Ft.	$290,367
106 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 918 Sq. Ft.	$305,813
95 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$388,688
107 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1196 Sq. Ft.	$419,973
115 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$270,376
71 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2720 Sq. Ft.	$605,759
67 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2720 Sq. Ft.	$459,787

Address	Redfin Estimate
112 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1242 Sq. Ft.	$347,669
102 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 918 Sq. Ft.	$362,418
101 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1628 Sq. Ft.	$489,143
109 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$294,326
119 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$257,917
77 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2800 Sq. Ft.	$524,501
73 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC - Beds \| - Baths \| 2720 Sq. Ft.	$427,301

Address	Redfin Estimate
108 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 918 Sq. Ft.	$424,736
100 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1142 Sq. Ft.	$318,340
103 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1724 Sq. Ft.	$425,095
113 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1596 Sq. Ft.	$455,942
121 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$303,278
86 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC - Beds \| - Baths \| 14316 Sq. Ft.	—
98 Elmira St SW, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1412 Sq. Ft.	$438,760

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