Off Market10052d on marketHistoric · 123 yrs

638 Alabama Ave SE

Washington, DC, 20032 • Congress Heights • District of Columbia

$266,800

$170/sqft

3Beds

1.5Baths

1,574Sqft

0.08 acLot

1903Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Character Home

Built 1903 · 123 years of history

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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People checking out this listing

10052 days on market

Established listing

$170/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1903 · Historic

This 1574 square foot single family home has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. This home is located at 638 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,855/month

Principal & Interest$1,384

Property Tax$267

Insurance$89

HOA$115

Down payment20% ($53,360)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $213,440 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1903

HeatingOther, Other

CoolingNone

ParkingNo Data

HOA$115 monthly

Lot3,327 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1903

Systems

HeatingOther, Other

CoolingNone

RoofMetal

Parking & Outdoor

Lot3,327 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodCongress Heights

Annual tax$2,228

Parcel59540048

Bathrooms & Fees

HOA$115/mo

Features & details

4 categories of property features

Interior Features

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Other

Cooling

None

Exterior Features

Exterior

Wood

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market10052

Est. value$266,800

Est. rent$2,876/mo

Tax rate0.65%

Price/sqft$170

Last sold$91,730

Tour days6

How are the schools in Washington?

3 schools rated nearby

King Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.1 mi

Hart Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.4 mi

Ballou High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.4 mi

Location

Washington, DC, 20032

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Price history

1 event

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Sep 30, 1998Sold$91,730$58Public Record

Sold$91,730

Sep 30, 1998•$58/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

23 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 9, 2025$2,228$351,960

Apr 9, 2024$2,151$340,100

Apr 9, 2023$1,984$329,520

Apr 9, 2022$1,844$299,290

Apr 9, 2021$1,695$287,480

Apr 9, 2020$1,546$273,350

Apr 9, 2018$1,295$249,900

Apr 9, 2017$1,184$245,730

Apr 9, 2016$1,082$208,530

Apr 9, 2015$987$187,470

Apr 9, 2014$911$177,430

Apr 9, 2013$950$180,830

Apr 9, 2012$1,041$190,380

Apr 9, 2011$1,041$190,380

Apr 9, 2010$861$241,030

Apr 9, 2009$782$256,780

Apr 9, 2007$727$204,650

Apr 9, 2006$691$149,030

Apr 9, 2005$847$134,240

Apr 9, 2004$756$116,800

Apr 9, 2003—$136,260

Apr 9, 2002—$128,549

Apr 9, 2001—$121,387

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Est. value$266,800

Est. rent$2,876/mo

Affordability$1,629/mo

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