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  • $494,000

    539 Mellon St SE, Washington, DC 20032

    3beds
    2baths
    2,313sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1935
    3,999 Square Feet Lot
    $494,000 Zestimate®
    $214/sqft
    $3,772 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $494,000

    $464,000 - $524,000

    $3,772/mo

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    What's special

    A paradise in Congress Heights! This charming 3 bedroom/2 bathroom detached house features beautiful hardwood floors, large windows, an open dining area, a kitchen with ample counter space and storage, a walk-up attic, solar panels for lower electricity bills and a fully finished basement with washer/dryer. The spacious front porch carefully outlined by an intricate landscape is every garden lover's dream. The private rear lawn leads to an off-street parking area. Just minutes to the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Center, US Coast Guard Headquarters, and Congress Heights Metro Station. Pets considered on a case by case basis with monthly pet rent. Vouchers accepted. Minimum credit score of 600 required.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Other, Other
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,313 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: None
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood, Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 3,999 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 59840031

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1935

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $115 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Washington

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $214/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $490,090
    • Annual tax amount: $3,346

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/15/2022Sold$499,900$216/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2054122 Report a problem
    7/14/2022Contingent$499,900$216/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2054122 Report a problem
    7/7/2022Listed for sale$499,900+81.8%$216/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DCDC2054122 Report a problem
    8/7/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Long & Foster Broker Feed Report a problem
    7/16/2021Listed for rent$2,200$1/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Broker Feed #DCDC2002624 Report a problem
    3/25/2013Sold$275,000-1.4%$119/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    1/10/2013Sold$279,000+337.6%$121/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    7/26/2012Sold$63,756$28/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026$3,346 +0%$485,640 +0.5%
    2025$3,345 +8.3%$483,420 +2.5%
    2024$3,088 +9%$471,590 +13%
    2023$2,833 -13%$417,330 +9%
    2022$3,256 +5.3%$383,030 +5.3%
    2021$3,092 +2.9%$363,780 +2.9%
    2020$3,006 +2.3%$353,690 +2.3%
    2018$2,937 -0.1%$345,570 -0.1%
    2017$2,940 +22.2%$345,860 +22.2%
    2016$2,406 +0.2%$283,020 +0.2%
    2015$2,401 +23.3%$282,460 +23.3%
    2014$1,947 +14.7%$229,030 +14.7%
    2013$1,698 -6.4%$199,760 -6.4%
    2012$1,814 $213,440
    2011$1,814 +100.2%$213,440 -19.9%
    2010$906 +15.9%$266,590 -7.8%
    2009$782 +7.6%$289,190 +25.1%
    2007$726 +5.2%$231,190 +43.9%
    2006$690 -18.5%$160,680 +15.2%
    2005$847 +12%$139,520 +19.5%
    2004$756 -23.7%$116,760 -12.4%
    2003$991 +7.9%$133,240 +6%
    2002$919 -1.4%$125,702 -1.1%
    2001$932 $127,100
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    Neighborhood: Congress Heights

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