Discover the potential of this charming brick townhouse in the heart of Southeast Washington, DC! Whether you're an investor seeking your next value-add opportunity or a buyer ready to create your dream home, 2402 Southern Ave SE offers endless possibilities in a rapidly growing and well-connected neighborhood. Featuring a traditional floor plan, private fenced backyard, and classic rowhome character, this property presents an excellent opportunity to build equity and personalize a home in one of DC's evolving communities. Ideally located in the Shipley Terrace area, residents enjoy convenient access to shopping, dining, grocery stores, recreation centers, and everyday conveniences. Just minutes from the transformative Congress Heights redevelopment corridor and approximately 8 minutes from Congress Heights Metro, this location offers outstanding connectivity to Downtown Washington, Capitol Hill, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, and National Harbor. With significant investment and growth continuing throughout the surrounding area, this property combines affordability, convenience, and long-term potential.
For sale
$199,000
2402 Southern Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
3beds
1,536sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1947
0.38 Acres Lot
$192,100 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private fenced backyardTraditional floor planClassic rowhome characterBrick townhouse
- 72 days |
- 949 |
- 63 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ressie Wallace Wilson 202-359-9641,
RE/MAX Allegiance
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2266688
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 512
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,536
- Total interior livable area: 1,536 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,024
- Finished area below ground: 512
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 5724/W/0007
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Probate Listing
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Randle Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $130/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $284,660
- Annual tax amount: $1,638
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA 203(k),Cash
- Inclusions: Person Property
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$192,100
$182,000 - $202,000
$3,325/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,000$130/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DCDC2266688 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,638 +7.2% | $282,570 +3.1% |
| 2024 | $1,529 +8.2% | $274,000 +4% |
| 2023 | $1,413 +6.6% | $263,390 +10.4% |
| 2022 | $1,326 +8.4% | $238,510 +5% |
| 2021 | $1,223 +9.5% | $227,130 +2.3% |
| 2020 | $1,117 +18.7% | $222,100 +16.9% |
| 2018 | $941 +9.1% | $190,060 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $862 +9.2% | $186,890 +10.2% |
| 2016 | $790 +9.6% | $169,530 +5.1% |
| 2015 | $720 +8.3% | $161,290 +8.7% |
| 2014 | $665 -11.5% | $148,430 -5.8% |
| 2013 | $751 -6.1% | $157,490 -2.7% |
| 2012 | $800 | $161,810 |
| 2011 | $800 +21% | $161,810 -16.8% |
| 2010 | $661 +145.6% | $194,490 -4.8% |
| 2009 | $269 -6.5% | $204,280 +34.6% |
| 2007 | $288 +5.2% | $151,720 +39.4% |
| 2006 | $274 -50.1% | $108,870 +10.4% |
| 2005 | $548 +12% | $98,570 +5.8% |
| 2004 | $489 +12% | $93,130 +23.4% |
| 2003 | $437 0% | $75,490 0% |
| 2002 | $437 +21.6% | $75,492 +12% |
| 2001 | $359 | $67,404 |
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Neighborhood: Shipley Terrace
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Garfield Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Johnson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Ballou High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 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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