$235,000
SOLD APR 1, 2025

1208 Congress St SE Washington, DC 20032

Shipley Terrace Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,226 Sq Ft
2,800 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$192 Per Sq Ft

21% Below List Price

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Corner Lot
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of April 2025

It's the best of both worlds! This 2 bedroom/1 bath end of group row home sits on a quiet street but it's also close to everything. Just a couple of blocks from the Congress St. Metro station, and a few more blocks to grocery stores, shopping and dining. Easy access to 295 and Suitland Pkwy make for an easy work commute or trips Downtown and just a quick 15 minute ride to National Airport. This home features a front porch for sitting on those breezy summer evenings and a huge back yard for relaxing and entertaining. Admittedly this home needs work to make it shine again but the effort will be well worth it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christi Turman-Rojas

Fairfax Realty Premier

Fairfax Realty Premier

Last Buyer's Agent

Vikas Goel

Fairfax Realty of Tysons

Fairfax Realty of Tysons

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,151

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 2,800 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Dining Area
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Congress Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 31
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5937//0031

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,151

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: It's the best of both worlds! This 2 bedroom/1 bath end of group row home sits on a quiet street but it's also close to everything. Just a couple of blocks from the Congress St. Metro station, and a few more blocks to grocery stores, shopping and dining. Easy access to 295 and Suitland Pkwy make for an easy work commute or trips Downtown and just a quick 15 minute ride to National Airport. This home features a front porch for sitting on those breezy summer evenings and a huge back yard for relaxing and entertaining. Admittedly this home needs work to make it shine again but the effort will be well worth it!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Rear Entrance, Partially Finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1350
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1226
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 332.22
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 900
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 326
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 124
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 450
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1208

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Road Surface Type: Tar And Chip
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: Fuses
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121140357950
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2800.00
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: R
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2151.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5937//0031
  • Tax Lot: 31
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1226
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 04/01/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Sold $235,000 -21.4% $192 / Sq Ft
03/01/2025 03/01/25 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2025 02/25/25 For Sale $299,000 0.0% $244 / Sq Ft
02/17/2025 02/17/25 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2025 02/13/25 Price Changed $299,000 -3.2% $244 / Sq Ft
01/10/2025 01/10/25 For Sale $309,000 -- $252 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,151 $253,090 $142,860 $110,230
2023 $2,085 $245,270 $138,800 $106,470
2022 $1,915 $225,330 $133,530 $91,800
2021 $1,822 $214,360 $130,170 $84,190
2020 $1,746 $205,460 $124,260 $81,200
2019 $1,691 $198,930 $121,100 $77,830
2018 $1,614 $189,840 $0 $0
2017 $1,599 $188,060 $0 $0
2016 $1,381 $162,440 $0 $0
2015 $1,226 $144,200 $0 $0
2014 $1,173 $138,040 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $248,625 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $235,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2174132

Bright MLS

APN: 5937-0031

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20032 Shipley Terrace

1208 Congress St SE, Washington, DC

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This home is located at 1208 Congress St SE, Washington, DC 20032 and is currently priced at $235,000, approximately $191 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 1208 Congress St SE is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including Malcolm X Elementary School, John Hayden Johnson Middle School, and Ballou High School.

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