NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Newcomb St SE Washington, DC 20032

Congress Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $484,000 - $609,770

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,388 Sq Ft
$226/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 08, 2019

Last sale price $474,000 $198 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,269/month

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Space For Rooms
  • No HOA
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of March 2019

Closing Help....Welcome to the New Congress Hts. This home is perfect for a large family. 5 bedrooms , 4 full baths, 2 kitchens, off street parking, "NEW EVERYTHING". Air BNB or rent your basement which has separate entrance, and pay your Mortgage. This home is over 2500 Square Ft.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Darrell Brown

Real Broker, LLC Listed on: 02/10/2019

Real Broker, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Darrell Brown

Real Broker, LLC Listed on: 02/10/2019

Real Broker, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,500

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Space For Rooms

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Accessible Home Design

  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Congress Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 11
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5984//0011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,500

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2019-02-15
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Remarks Public: Closing Help....Welcome to the New Congress Hts. This home is perfect for a large family. 5 bedrooms , 4 full baths, 2 kitchens, off street parking, "NEW EVERYTHING". Air BNB or rent your basement which has separate entrance, and pay your Mortgage. This home is over 2500 Square Ft.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Space For Rooms
  • Total Sq Ft: 2629
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2388
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 306.40
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1547
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 841
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 241
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1082
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 538

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121140357950
  • School District Source: 3rd Party

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 171760.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 128560.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4000.00
  • Soil Types: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • Zoning: R1
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16105845
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2500.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5984//0011
  • Tax Lot: 11
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2337
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 03/08/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2019
Closed on
Mar 8, 2019
Sold by
Brown Darrell G
Bought by
Graham Stacey J
Seller's Agent
Darrell Brown
Real Broker, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Darrell Brown
Real Broker, LLC
List Price
$474,000
Sold Price
$474,000
Current Estimated Value
$539,943

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$65,943
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.06%
Original Mortgage
$465,414
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2007
Sold by
Washington William
Bought by
Brown Darrell

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2005
Sold by
Aiken Theodore M
Bought by
Washington William M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Graham Stacey J $474,000 Rgs Title Llc
Brown Darrell $265,000 --
Washington William M $200,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Graham Stacey J $456,318
Closed Graham Stacey $465,568
Closed Graham Stacey J $465,414
Previous Owner Brown Darrell G $266,649
Previous Owner Brown Darrell $270,000
Previous Owner Brown Darrell $212,000
Previous Owner Washington William M $160,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/08/2019 03/08/19 Sold $474,000 0.0% $198 / Sq Ft
02/15/2019 02/15/19 For Sale $474,000 -- $198 / Sq Ft
02/14/2019 02/14/19 Pending -- -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,996 $557,190 $153,280 $403,910
2023 $3,875 $539,840 $148,920 $390,920
2022 $3,589 $500,980 $142,440 $358,540
2021 $3,396 $475,930 $138,880 $337,050
2020 $3,247 $457,690 $131,600 $326,090
2019 $2,553 $300,320 $128,560 $171,760
2018 $2,501 $294,190 $0 $0
2017 $2,479 $291,660 $0 $0
2016 $2,077 $244,360 $0 $0
2015 $1,848 $217,410 $0 $0
2014 $1,741 $204,790 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Darrell Brown

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Darrell Brown

    Real Broker, LLC

    (202) 250-1824

    1 Total Sale

    Darrell Brown
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC380518

Bright MLS

APN: 5984-0011

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20032 Congress Heights

538 Newcomb St SE, Washington, DC

This home is located at 538 Newcomb St SE, Washington, DC 20032 since 10 February 2019 and is currently estimated at $539,943, approximately $226 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 538 Newcomb St SE is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including King Elementary School, Hart Middle School, and Ballou High School.

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