City living with a modern twist! Luxury end unit townhome located in the historic Congress Heights. This home was fully renovated and features a new roof, 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half bath, an open floor plan, 9ft ceilings and LVP flooring throughout. The main floor beams with sunlight and is perfect for hosting friends and family, with its spacious living and dining areas, and a kitchen suited for a chef. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, oversized cabinets, subway tile, and an oversized island with modern pendant lighting. The patio off of the dining area comfortably extends your entertaining space outdoors—perfect for a summer bbq. Third level features a spacious master bedroom with a spa like bathroom and three spacious secondary bedrooms. This home sits on a generous lot size, providing ample green space in both the front and backyard, with private owners parking. Conveniently positioned between the Southern Avenue, Congress Heights, and Naylor Rd. metro stations. Shopping, arts and entertainment are just steps away. HPAP, MMCT, and other first time home owners programs welcome. Now’s your chance to own a home in Washington, DC.
Sold for $525,000
$525,000
1040 Southern Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032
4beds
2,098sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1977
5,913 Square Feet Lot
$502,800 Zestimate®
$250/sqft
$4,545 Estimated rent
Home value
$502,800
$478,000 - $528,000
$4,545/mo
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Spacious master bedroomSubway tileQuartz countertopsNew roofModern pendant lightingDining areasOversized island
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Listed by:
DANIELLE WILEY 240-398-7266,
Samson Properties
Bought with:
Artur Guney, 0225205790
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2106970
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Basement
- Area: 768
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,304
- Total interior livable area: 2,098 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,536
- Finished area below ground: 562
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Bi-Level,Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,913 sqft
- Features: Mixed Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 5922//0136
- Zoning: WARD 8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Congress Heights
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: FHA,Conventional,Cash,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/8/2023 | Sold | $525,000$250/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2106970 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2023 | Contingent | $525,000$250/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2106970 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $525,000+75%$250/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2106970 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2023 | Sold | $300,000$143/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,700 +71% | $525,150 +3.2% |
| 2024 | $2,164 -21.6% | $508,940 +56.7% |
| 2023 | $2,760 +48.2% | $324,690 +9% |
| 2022 | $1,862 +8.5% | $297,780 +7% |
| 2021 | $1,717 +6.3% | $278,290 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $1,614 +19.4% | $266,910 +6.9% |
| 2018 | $1,352 +9.4% | $249,660 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $1,236 +9.4% | $249,020 +13.8% |
| 2016 | $1,129 +9.7% | $218,790 +13.7% |
| 2015 | $1,029 +3.2% | $192,460 +2.7% |
| 2014 | $997 -4.2% | $187,480 -2.1% |
| 2013 | $1,040 -21.8% | $191,470 -17.7% |
| 2012 | $1,331 | $232,740 |
| 2011 | $1,331 +21% | $232,740 -22.3% |
| 2010 | $1,100 +10% | $299,460 -9.9% |
| 2009 | $1,000 +9.5% | $332,240 +34.6% |
| 2007 | $913 +5.2% | $246,760 +33% |
| 2006 | $868 -14.5% | $185,560 +18.9% |
| 2005 | $1,015 +12% | $156,080 +17.9% |
| 2004 | $906 -8.3% | $132,400 -0.4% |
| 2003 | $988 0% | $132,900 0% |
| 2002 | $988 +15.5% | $132,901 +11.6% |
| 2001 | $855 | $119,087 |
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Neighborhood: Washington Highlands
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hendley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Hart Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Ballou High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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