Foreclosure

$194,900

148 Forrester St SW, Washington, DC 20032

2beds

1,255sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1941

2,464 Square Feet Lot

$185,600 Zestimate^®

$155/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Fenced in rear yardOpen layout

Charming home located in the community of Congress Heights. This home has open layout. Unfinished basement for storage or added living space. Fenced in rear yard. Close to schools, shopping and transportation. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this home!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Basement

Area: 459

Heating

Radiator, Natural Gas

Cooling

None, Electric

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,377
Total interior livable area: 1,255 sqft
Finished area above ground: 918
Finished area below ground: 337

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Three
Stories: 3
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 2,464 Square Feet
Features: Unknown Soil Type

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 6239//0014
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Special conditions: Real Estate Owned

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Permanent

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1941

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Congress Heights

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Washington

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $155/sqft
Tax assessed value: $304,600
Annual tax amount: $15,268
Date on market: 8/27/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,FHA 203(k),Other
Ownership: Fee Simple

Foreclosure details

Estimated market value

$185,600

$176,000 - $195,000

$2,060/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/18/1997	Sold	$50,000-40.5%$40/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/10/1994	Sold	$84,000$67/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	$15,268 +1.8%	$305,360 +1.8%
2025	$14,997 +4.7%	$299,940 +4.7%
2024	$14,324 -47.6%	$286,480 +4.7%
2023	$27,355 +10.5%	$273,550 +10.5%
2022	$24,748 +1128.6%	$247,480 +4.4%
2021	$2,014 -82.2%	$236,980 +4.5%
2020	$11,342 +559%	$226,830 +12%
2018	$1,721 +2.9%	$202,480 +2.9%
2017	$1,673 +12.1%	$196,790 +12.1%
2016	$1,492 +19.4%	$175,580 +19.4%
2015	$1,250 +2%	$147,010 +2%
2014	$1,225 -2.5%	$144,150 -2.5%
2013	$1,256 -85.6%	$147,800 -15.4%
2012	$8,739 +488.2%	$174,780
2011	$1,486 -24.6%	$174,780 -24.6%
2010	$1,971 -4.2%	$231,860 -4.2%
2009	$2,057 +41.5%	$241,990 +46.5%
2007	$1,454 +52.5%	$165,200 +59.4%
2006	$953 -1.6%	$103,610 +2.7%
2005	$968 +12.6%	$100,880 +12.6%
2004	$860 +32.7%	$89,600 +32.7%
2003	$648 +0%	$67,540
2002	$648 -8.7%	$67,540 +9.4%
2001	$710	$61,737