$480,000
SOLD JUL 7, 2022

541 Mellon St SE Washington, DC 20032

Congress Heights Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,458 Sq Ft
4,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$195 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Double Door Entry
  • Porch
  • No HOA
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Double Pane Windows

About This Home

As of July 2022

In the heart of Congress Heights sits this charming, detached colonial 2-story home with curb appeal and interior charm but just needs a little polish. This home offers a dedicated home office or playroom space on the main. Hardwood floors all throughout the home. Some of the features are the separate living and dining room areas; you can also enjoy the light-filled Kitchen. The second floor offers 3 dreamy bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level of the home offers a fully finished walkout basement with a 1/2 bath. The other features of the home include an enclosed front porch, Solar panels, a wood-burning fireplace, a fenced-in backyard with storage sheds, and a carport with a driveway for 2 cars. Close to all major highways, Bolling Air Force Base, Congress Heights Metro Station, shopping, restaurants, and the Washington Mystics Entertainment and Sports Area!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Trammell

Trammell Real Estate Group Listed on: 05/09/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Candace Dantzler

Compass License #SP200205332

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,996

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Double Door Entry

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Windows

Home Security

  • Monitored
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Detached Carport Spaces
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Public Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Congress Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 32
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5984//0032

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,996

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2022-05-09
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: In the heart of Congress Heights sits this charming, detached colonial 2-story home with curb appeal and interior charm but just needs a little polish. This home offers a dedicated home office or playroom space on the main. Hardwood floors all throughout the home. Some of the features are the separate living and dining room areas; you can also enjoy the light-filled Kitchen. The second floor offers 3 dreamy bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level of the home offers a fully finished walkout basement with a 1/2 bath. The other features of the home include an enclosed front porch, Solar panels, a wood-burning fireplace, a fenced-in backyard with storage sheds, and a carport with a driveway for 2 cars. Close to all major highways, Bolling Air Force Base, Congress Heights Metro Station, shopping, restaurants, and the Washington Mystics Entertainment and Sports Area!!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Refrigerator
  • Window Features: Double Pane
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Mantel(s), Screen, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm, Double Entry
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Windows
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 2584
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2458
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 285.26
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1744
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 714
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 126
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 840
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 541

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Secure Storage, Exterior Lighting
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Number Of Detached Carport Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Detached Carport

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Monitored
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121140357950
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully, Privacy, Wood, Chain Link
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 209300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 142440.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4000.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16105856
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1996.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5984//0032
  • Tax Lot: 32
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2458
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 07/07/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2022
Closed on
Jul 8, 2022
Sold by
Johnson Pamela A
Bought by
Ansel Majalia A
Seller's Agent
Tracy Trammell
Trammell Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Candace Dantzler
Compass
List Price
$497,500
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,500
-3.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.71%
Original Mortgage
$16,800
Interest Rate
5.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $480,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $137,550 FHA
Closed $16,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $232,805 New Conventional
Previous Owner $190,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $112,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $7,500 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $16,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Sale $495,000 +3.1% $201 / Sq Ft
07/07/2022 07/07/22 Sold $480,000 -3.5% $195 / Sq Ft
05/24/2022 05/24/22 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2022 05/09/22 For Sale $497,500 -- $202 / Sq Ft
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 $2,802 $435,880 $153,280 $282,600
2023 $2,574 $386,780 $148,920 $237,860
2022 $2,655 $351,740 $142,440 $209,300
2021 $1,996 $332,750 $138,880 $193,870
2020 $1,820 $322,300 $131,600 $190,700
2019 $1,661 $288,240 $128,560 $159,680
2018 $1,521 $283,160 $0 $0
2017 $1,390 $282,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,270 $234,410 $0 $0
2015 $1,157 $207,480 $0 $0
2014 $1,064 $195,340 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jonathan Lahey

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jonathan Lahey

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (301) 651-4900

    858 Total Sales

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  • Tracy Trammell

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Tracy Trammell

    Trammell Real Estate Group

    (240) 993-9888

    2 in this area

    80 Total Sales

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  • Candace Dantzler

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Candace Dantzler

    Compass

    (202) 487-1791

    1 in this area

    47 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2047634

Bright MLS

APN: 5984-0032

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20032 Congress Heights

541 Mellon St SE, Washington, DC

This home is located at 541 Mellon St SE, Washington, DC 20032 and is currently priced at $480,000, approximately $195 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 541 Mellon 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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