For sale

$499,000

3251 O St SE, Washington, DC 20020

3beds

2,048sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1961

6,824 Square Feet Lot

$497,200 Zestimate^®

$244/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Large basementThree spacious bedrooms

This detached home on a large lot in the highly desirable Penn Branch neighborhood represents an amazing opportunity for an investor or handy homeowner looking to build equity. With three spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a large basement, this home is ready to be transformed into a stunning residence.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 3

Basement

Area: 1260

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Basement: Interior Entry
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,680
Total interior livable area: 2,048 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,420
Finished area below ground: 628

Property

Parking

Parking features: Driveway
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 6,824 Square Feet
Features: Unknown Soil Type

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 5539//0011
Zoning: UNKNOWN
Special conditions: Short Sale

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Block

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1961

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Penn Branch

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Washington

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $244/sqft
Tax assessed value: $470,000
Annual tax amount: $23,235
Date on market: 4/9/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$497,200

$472,000 - $522,000

$4,293/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/15/2026	Listed for sale	$499,000$244/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2255134 Report a problem
6/1/2026	Pending sale	$499,000$244/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2255134 Report a problem
4/9/2026	Listed for sale	$499,000$244/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2255134 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$23,235 +1670%	$464,690 +2.7%
2024	$1,313 +1%	$452,560 +1.8%
2023	$1,300 +0.3%	$444,490 +7.2%
2022	$1,296 +4.2%	$414,660 +4.4%
2021	$1,244 +4.8%	$397,290 +1.2%
2020	$1,187 +9.3%	$392,700 +11.9%
2018	$1,086 +9.6%	$351,000 +12.9%
2017	$991 +9.6%	$310,980 +9.3%
2016	$904 +8%	$284,450 +6%
2015	$837 +8.2%	$268,330 +6.4%
2014	$774 -1.7%	$252,280 -0.8%
2013	$788 +3.1%	$254,420 +2.9%
2012	$764	$247,300
2011	$764 -25.6%	$247,300 -30.7%
2010	$1,027 +10%	$357,040 -8.5%
2009	$933 +12.8%	$390,350 +10.3%
2007	$827 +5.2%	$353,830 +15.9%
2006	$786 -6.6%	$305,310 +32%
2005	$842 -44%	$231,350 +18.9%
2004	$1,504 +115%	$194,620 +10.8%
2003	$699 +14.8%	$175,710 +12%
2002	$609 +7.5%	$156,886 +6%
2001	$566	$148,006

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