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  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,377 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 9 hours ago
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Charming home located in the community of Congress Heights. This home has open layout. Unfinished basement for storage or added living space. Fenced in rear yard. Close to schools, shopping and transportation. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this home!

Full Property Details for 148 Forrester St SW

General

  • Price: $194,900
  • Taxes: $15,268 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DCDC2280480
  • Updated: 8/27/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • County: WASHINGTON
  • Subdivision: CONGRESS HEIGHTS
  • Driving Directions: S Capitol St to S Capitol St SE to Forrester St SW.
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Construction: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished
  • Foundation: Permanent
  • Stories Description: Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,377
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,255 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 918 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Below Grnd: 337 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,464
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $212.31
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • City/TownTax: $15,268
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $304,600
  • Tax Amount: $15,268
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1255

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Bank-owned: Yes
  • Lot Number: 14

Listed by Vylla Home, Jorge Escalante

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  • Jorge Escalante

    Vylla Home

Listing Office Email: john.zeigler@vylla.com

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Schools serving 148 Forrester St SW

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Patterson Elementary School
4399 South Capitol Terrace Southwest, Washington, DC 20032
K-50.2 mi
Hart Middle School
601 Mississippi Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
6-81.1 mi
Ballou High School
3401 4th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
9-121.1 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 148 Forrester St SW Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/27/2026
Listed
$194,900
370.19%
MLS
6/18/1997
Sold
$41,451
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Tax History for 148 Forrester St SW

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$14,997
5%
$299,940
5%
2024
$14,324
-48%
$286,480
5%
2023
$27,355
11%
$273,550
11%
2022
$24,748
4%
$247,480
4%
2021
$23,698
109%
$236,980
4%
2020
$11,342
525%
$226,830
6%
2019
$1,816
6%
$213,700
6%
2018
$1,721
3%
$202,480
3%
2017
$1,673
12%
$196,790
12%
2016
$1,492
19%
$175,580
19%
2015
$1,250
2%
$147,010
2%
2014
$1,225
—
$144,150
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148 Forrester Street SW, Washington, DC 20032 (MLS# DCDC2280480) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 148 Forrester Street SW is currently listed for $194,900 and was received on August 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 148 Forrester Street SW? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Anacostia? You can browse all Anacostia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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