538 Oakwood St SE, Washington, DC 20032
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$444,600
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Mr. Tom S Hennerty 703-581-8605,
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NON MEMBER, 0225194075
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 540
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Features
- Combination Kitchen/Dining
- Basement: Front Entrance,Full,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,620
- Total interior livable area: 1,620 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,080
- Finished area below ground: 540
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,300 Square Feet
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 5985//0045
- Zoning: R5A
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: French
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Congress Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $281/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $298,420
- Annual tax amount: $2,448
- Date on market: 8/2/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2024 | Sold | $455,000+1.1%$281/sqft |
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| 9/20/2024 | Price change | $449,900-6.3%$278/sqft |
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| 8/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $479,900+54.8%$296/sqft |
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| 6/28/2024 | Sold | $310,000-1.6%$191/sqft |
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| 6/8/2024 | Contingent | $314,900$194/sqft |
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| 6/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $314,900-10%$194/sqft |
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| 6/1/2023 | Listing removed | $349,900$216/sqft |
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| 4/26/2023 | Price change | $349,900-5.4%$216/sqft |
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| 1/31/2023 | Listed for sale | $369,900+297.7%$228/sqft |
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| 5/10/2013 | Listing removed | $2,500$2/sqft |
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| 5/2/2013 | Price change | $2,500+1.7%$2/sqft |
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| 2/22/2013 | Listed for rent | $2,459$2/sqft |
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| 3/29/2002 | Sold | $93,000-7%$57/sqft |
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| 1/26/1999 | Sold | $100,000$62/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,381 +936.8% | $303,510 +1.7% |
| 2025 | $1,773 -27.6% | $298,420 +3.6% |
| 2024 | $2,448 +3.1% | $287,980 +3.1% |
| 2023 | $2,375 +9.5% | $279,380 +9.5% |
| 2022 | $2,169 +4.3% | $255,170 +4.3% |
| 2021 | $2,079 +4.8% | $244,590 +4.8% |
| 2020 | $1,984 +7.9% | $233,420 +7.9% |
| 2018 | $1,839 +2% | $216,320 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,803 +17.3% | $212,080 +17.3% |
| 2016 | $1,537 +11.4% | $180,850 +11.4% |
| 2015 | $1,380 +4.7% | $162,370 +4.7% |
| 2014 | $1,319 -3.5% | $155,120 -3.5% |
| 2013 | $1,367 -5.5% | $160,780 -5.5% |
| 2012 | $1,446 | $170,170 |
| 2011 | $1,446 -20.2% | $170,170 -20.2% |
| 2010 | $1,813 -6.3% | $213,270 -6.3% |
| 2009 | $1,936 +23.4% | $227,710 +27.8% |
| 2007 | $1,568 +33.2% | $178,180 +39.2% |
| 2006 | $1,178 +11.7% | $127,990 +16.6% |
| 2005 | $1,054 +13.5% | $109,780 +13.5% |
| 2004 | $928 -3.8% | $96,700 -3.8% |
| 2003 | $965 +6% | $100,540 +6% |
| 2002 | $911 +59.2% | $94,850 +5.9% |
| 2001 | $572 | $89,566 |
Neighborhood: Congress Heights
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10King Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Hart Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Ballou High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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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