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$453,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,392 Sq. Ft.
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Nicely updated home perfect for entertaining and located near schools, a park and easy access for commuters. The home has 2 bedrooms and full bathroom on top floor, main level has living room, dining and kitchen with an open floor plan. Access to covered back deck, fenced in yard and two car parking pad with garage door. The lower level offers a laundry closest, tv room, bonus bedroom/office, a full second bath with mosaic tiled shower & glass door, two closest and a walkout to the backyard. The home offers updated 2023 new appliances, HVAC system, hot water tank & electrical panel. A must see in the SW Bellevue neighborhood. Seller offering a seller credit to help buyers with interest rate reduction or cost to close. No listing inquires.

Full Property Details for 161 Elmira St SW

General

  • Sold For: $453,000
  • Taxes: $2,972 (2025)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DCDC2229286
  • Added to Site: 83 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Interior Features: Entry Level Bedroom
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas
  • Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Lower Floor Baths: 1
  • Lower - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s)

Parking

  • Parking Features: Fenced, Private, Concrete Driveway
  • Parking Type: Off Street

Location

  • County: WASHINGTON
  • Subdivision: CONGRESS HEIGHTS
  • Driving Directions: South Capitol St to Elmira St SW
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
  • Elementary School: Leckie
  • Middle School: Hart
  • High School: Ballou

Community

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • 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 Entrance: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Rear Entrance
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,392
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,323 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 928 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Below Grnd: 395 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Very Good

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Bathrooms-Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,775
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: RR

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $500.97
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • City/TownTax: $2,972
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $439,980
  • Tax Amount: $2,972
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Standard Sale
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1323

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 69

Listed by Houwzer, LLC, Pamela Debnam
Sold by Compass, James Andrew Tedeschi

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— 161 Elmira St SW —

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    Houwzer, LLC

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Schools serving 161 Elmira St SW

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Leckie Education Campus
4201 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue 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 Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 161 Elmira St SW

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/09/2025
Sold
$453,000
-2.56%
MLS
10/27/2025
Listed
$464,900
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Houwzer, LLC, Pamela Debnam
Sold by Compass, James Andrew Tedeschi

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161 Elmira Street SW, Washington, DC 20032 (MLS# DCDC2229286) is a Single Family property that was sold at $453,000 on December 09, 2025. Want to learn more about 161 Elmira 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.