***PRICE REDUCTION***ASK ABOUT $10,000 GRANT AND NO COST BUY-DOWN PROGRAM***We welcome you to 98 Elmira Street SW in the highly sought after neighborhood of Congress Heights. This cozy fully renovated semi-detached home offers 4-bedrooms, and 2.5-bathroom and over 1,200 s/f of total living space. As you enter, you are greeted by its wide plank engineered wood flooring, and contemporary finishes. The kitchen is complete with stainless steel appliances and white-shaker cabinets. The upper level embodies 3 bedrooms and a full spa-like bath. The lower level includes a laundry room, full bath, 4th bedroom and separate entry. Great opportunity to serve as a short-term rental. Enjoy its deep, spacious, and peaceful rear yard. Great privacy for entertaining and accommodating both children and pets. This amazing home is assessable to major commuter routes, the National Harbor, Top Golf, CareFirst Arena home of the Washington Mystics, and Southeast Tennis & Learning Center. Great opportunity for first-time homebuyers and investors. Ask about our preferred lender with rates as low as 3.85%.
Sold for $389,900
$389,900
98 Elmira St SW, Washington, DC 20032
4beds
1,412sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
2,926 Square Feet Lot
$387,000 Zestimate®
$276/sqft
$3,745 Estimated rent
Home value
$387,000
$368,000 - $406,000
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Contemporary finishesLaundry roomSeparate entryWhite-shaker cabinetsStainless steel appliancesFull spa-like bath
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Listed by:
Al Rice 202-263-9008,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Bought with:
James Archie
Own Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2198568
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 512
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Other
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,536
- Total interior livable area: 1,412 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,024
- Finished area below ground: 388
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,926 sqft
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0000//0000
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Congress Heights
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2025 | Sold | $389,900$276/sqft |
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| 7/5/2025 | Pending sale | $389,900$276/sqft |
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| 6/8/2025 | Contingent | $389,900$276/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Price change | $389,900-2.5%$276/sqft |
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| 2/24/2025 | Price change | $399,900-3.6%$283/sqft |
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| 2/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $414,900+38.3%$294/sqft |
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| 9/3/2024 | Sold | $300,000-20%$212/sqft |
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| 7/13/2024 | Price change | $375,000-2.6%$266/sqft |
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| 6/28/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/18/2024 | Price change | $385,000-3.7%$273/sqft |
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| 5/29/2024 | Price change | $399,999-3.6%$283/sqft |
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| 5/22/2024 | Price change | $4,050+22.7%$3/sqft |
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| 5/22/2024 | Price change | $415,000-1.2%$294/sqft |
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| 5/18/2024 | Price change | $420,000-1.2%$297/sqft |
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| 5/15/2024 | Price change | $425,000-2.1%$301/sqft |
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| 5/11/2024 | Price change | $433,999-1.1%$307/sqft |
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| 5/9/2024 | Price change | $438,999-0.7%$311/sqft |
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| 5/2/2024 | Price change | $441,999-0.9%$313/sqft |
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| 4/29/2024 | Price change | $445,999-0.9%$316/sqft |
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| 4/26/2024 | Price change | $449,999-1.1%$319/sqft |
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| 4/26/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,300$2/sqft |
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| 4/23/2024 | Price change | $454,999-1.1%$322/sqft |
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| 4/20/2024 | Price change | $459,9990%$326/sqft |
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| 4/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $460,000+117.5%$326/sqft |
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| 11/14/2023 | Sold | $211,500+18.2%$150/sqft |
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| 11/9/2023 | Pending sale | $179,000$127/sqft |
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| 10/10/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,470 +4.6% | $290,560 +4.6% |
| 2024 | $2,360 +4.3% | $277,660 +4.3% |
| 2023 | $2,264 +11.1% | $266,300 +11.1% |
| 2022 | $2,037 +4.3% | $239,610 +4.3% |
| 2021 | $1,953 +3.7% | $229,740 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $1,883 +12.4% | $221,470 +12.4% |
| 2018 | $1,675 +2.9% | $197,110 +2.9% |
| 2017 | $1,628 +35% | $191,470 +35% |
| 2016 | $1,206 +17.2% | $141,830 +17.2% |
| 2015 | $1,029 +0.6% | $121,010 +0.6% |
| 2014 | $1,022 -5.5% | $120,280 -5.5% |
| 2013 | $1,082 -16.8% | $127,320 -16.8% |
| 2012 | $1,300 | $152,970 |
| 2011 | $1,300 -29.4% | $152,970 -29.4% |
| 2010 | $1,842 -4.9% | $216,690 -4.9% |
| 2009 | $1,937 +46.3% | $227,910 +51.5% |
| 2007 | $1,324 +50.6% | $150,480 +57.5% |
| 2006 | $879 -4.3% | $95,550 -0.1% |
| 2005 | $919 +1.7% | $95,690 +1.7% |
| 2004 | $903 -0.1% | $94,070 -0.1% |
| 2003 | $904 +0% | $94,150 +0% |
| 2002 | $904 -8.7% | $94,149 +9.4% |
| 2001 | $990 | $86,059 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Bellevue
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Patterson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Hart Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Ballou High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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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