Sold580d on marketHistoric · 91 yrs
542 Mellon St SE
Washington, DC, 20032 • Congress Heights • District of Columbia
$636,000
$200/sqft
4Beds
3,174Sqft
0.17 acLot
1935Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1935 · 91 years of history
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
580 days on market
Established listing
$200/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Multi Family · Built 1935 · Historic
OPEN HOUSE: FRIDAY JULY 26th From 9:00AM-9:30AM. List price to be opening bid at online only auction. Online auction to be conducted on Auctioneers website. Bidding begins Saturday, August 10th and ends Thursday, August 15, 2024 @ 1:00pm. A great opportunity to purchase a detached brick apartment building with 4 units. All units are currently vacant. The house is surrounded by a white fence, landscaping and a grass lawn. Per the seller the units are very close to rent ready; and there are updated HVAC systems, windows, electric heavy up in all units. Description: The building has 2 units on both levels 1 & 2. There is a fire escape stairs in the back of the building from units 3 & 4. Both main level units have a walkout to the backyard. There are balconies in the rear of the 2 upper level units, which have been enclosed. Per the seller they could possibly be converted to a second bedroom in both units. There are 5 electric meter and 4 gas meters; 1 electric meter is for each unit and 1 for the common area. Between the ground and main level there is a crawl space. Unit Description: Each unit has a living area, 1 bedroom, a full bath, enclosed porch and a kitchen. In each unit there is a hot water heater, a heating system and central A/C. The units have wood type floors & ceiling fans. Location: The property has a convenient location near the MD/DC line. There is plenty of dining, shopping, schools, recreational facilities, and access to transportation routes. Roadways nearby include I-495, I-295, Suitland Parkway and more. The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is across the Potomac River. Zoning: The property is zone R-3 according to the DC zoning map. Per the DC Zoning Handbook, the purpose of the R-3 zone is to allow for row dwellings, while including areas within which row dwellings are mingled with detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, and groups of three or more row dwellings. The R-3 zone is intended to permit attached rowhouses on small lots.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights heating system, hot water heater, and fire escape stairs as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,148/month
Principal & Interest$3,300
Property Tax$636
Insurance$212
Down payment20% ($127,200)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $508,800 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeQuadruplex
Year Built1935
HeatingOther
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ParkingOpen Parking
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeQuadruplex
StyleTraditional
Year built1935
Systems
HeatingOther
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street
Lot7,500 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodCongress Heights
ZoningR-3
Annual tax$5,655
Parcel59830813
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Water Heater
Heating
Other
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Accessibility
Other
Exterior Features
Parking
On Street
Construction
Brick
Lot Features
Unknown Soil Type
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market580
Est. rent$3,931/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$200
On marketJul 5, 2024
PostedJul 5, 2024
Last sold$636,000
MLS updatedSep 19, 2024
Tour days6
Views6
How are the schools in Washington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20032
Price history
18 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 6, 2024Sold$636,000$200Bright MLS
May 30, 2024Listing Removed——Bright MLS
Mar 8, 2024Listed For Sale$785,000$247Bright MLS
Jan 30, 2012Sold$155,000$49Public Record
Oct 21, 2011Price Change$144,900$46Fannie Mae
Sep 22, 2011Listed For Sale——foreclosure.com
Apr 1, 2010Sold$350,000$110Public Record
Nov 1, 2009Listing Removed$250,000$79Weichert, REALTORS
Oct 31, 2009Price Change$250,000$79Weichert, REALTORS
May 30, 2009Price Change——Weichert Realtors**
May 24, 2009Listed For Sale$380,000$120Weichert Realtors**
Jul 4, 2008Listing Removed$450,000$142Remax Allegiance
Jan 9, 2008Listed For Sale$450,000$142Remax Allegiance
Dec 5, 2007Listing Removed$450,000$142Remax Allegiance
Nov 11, 2007Listed For Sale$450,000$142Remax Allegiance
Mar 15, 2006Sold$213,000$67Public Record
May 31, 2005Sold$306,818$97Public Record
Apr 17, 2002Sold$95,000$30Public Record
Sold$636,000
Sep 6, 2024•$200/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
May 30, 2024•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$785,000
Mar 8, 2024•$247/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$155,000
Jan 30, 2012•$49/sqft•Public Record
Price Change$144,900
Oct 21, 2011•$46/sqft•Fannie Mae
Listed For Sale—
Sep 22, 20110•foreclosure.com
Sold$350,000
Apr 1, 2010•$110/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed$250,000
Nov 1, 2009•$79/sqft•Weichert, REALTORS
Price Change$250,000
Oct 31, 2009•$79/sqft•Weichert, REALTORS
Price Change—
May 30, 20090•Weichert Realtors**
Listed For Sale$380,000
May 24, 2009•$120/sqft•Weichert Realtors**
Listing Removed$450,000
Jul 4, 2008•$142/sqft•Remax Allegiance
Listed For Sale$450,000
Jan 9, 2008•$142/sqft•Remax Allegiance
Listing Removed$450,000
Dec 5, 2007•$142/sqft•Remax Allegiance
Listed For Sale$450,000
Nov 11, 2007•$142/sqft•Remax Allegiance
Sold$213,000
Mar 15, 2006•$67/sqft•Public Record
Sold$306,818
May 31, 2005•$97/sqft•Public Record
Sold$95,000
Apr 17, 2002•$30/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$6,041$710,690
Apr 10, 2024$5,887$692,600
Apr 10, 2023$5,655$665,330
Apr 10, 2022$5,114$601,620
Apr 10, 2021$4,619$543,400
Apr 10, 2020$4,249$499,830
Apr 10, 2018$3,859$453,960
Apr 10, 2017$3,803$447,380
Apr 10, 2016$3,059$359,880
Apr 10, 2015$2,795$328,800
Apr 10, 2014$2,490$292,900
Apr 10, 2013$1,853$218,010
Apr 10, 2012$1,961$230,670
Apr 10, 2011$1,961$230,670
Apr 10, 2010$2,549$299,860
Apr 10, 2009$2,673$314,460
Apr 10, 2007$2,099$238,510
Apr 10, 2006$1,569$170,510
Apr 10, 2005$8,227$164,530
Apr 10, 2004$1,377$143,460
Apr 10, 2003$894$93,130
Apr 10, 2001$1,282$111,500
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