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$409,500 -$10,500 (-2.5%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,377 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 3 days ago
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Recent renovation in the Bellevue Neighborhood of Washington, DC! What's inside this freshly painted semi-detached home? Does a fully remodeled kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and new island interest you? How about two full remodeled bathrooms or freshly restored and stained hardwood floors? The new recessed lighting, ceiling fans and new kitchen and basement flooring should put a smile on your face. There's updated plumbing throughout and a new electrical panel...getting excited? Some windows have been replaced to help with your heating and cooling bills. As for the exterior, what awaits you is your chance to make it become your spot to entertain family and friends. Create new memories within the fenced-in property on the front porch, the small yard or as you welcome/say goodbye to guests at your 2 parking spots (possibly 3) in the rear of the home. Consider this home for yourself, or as your income-producing rental property. This home is directly across from BridgePoint Hospital, with easy access to points throughout DC, Maryland and VA via private or public transportation. 6 min drive to Joint Base Anacaostia-Bolling, 7 min drive to the nearest major grocery store, 11 min drive to Nationals Park, 12 min drive to National Harbor and MGM, 15 min drive to The Wharf. Interested in commuting for work, school, or play? You can access many destinations seamlessly. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make this house your home! (Pics coming soon)

Full Property Details for 186 Forrester St SW

General

  • Price: $409,500
  • Taxes: $2,266 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DCDC2233044
  • Updated: 3/1/2026
  • Added to Site: 90 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen

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

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Type: Driveway, Off Street

Location

  • County: WASHINGTON
  • Subdivision: CONGRESS HEIGHTS
  • Cross Streets: Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW
  • Driving Directions: From I-295 take S Capitol ST SW. Turn right on Forrester St SW.
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

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

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • 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.: Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Walkout Stairs
  • Foundation: Other
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, 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

Unit Information

Unit 1

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

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,886
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: R-2

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $446.08
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • City/TownTax: $2,266
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $271,350
  • Tax Amount: $2,266
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1255

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 1

Listed by RLAH @properties, Anita D Watts

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Schools serving 186 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
6-81.2 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 186 Forrester St SW Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/01/2026
Price Reduced
$409,500
-2.5%
MLS
2/11/2026
Price Increased
$420,000
1.2%
MLS
12/05/2025
Listed
$415,000
80.43%
MLS
7/25/2025
Sold
$230,000
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Tax History for 186 Forrester St SW

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,266
5%
$266,540
5%
2024
$2,166
2%
$254,770
4%
2023
$2,122
13%
$244,420
11%
2022
$1,875
4%
$220,640
4%
2021
$1,799
3%
$211,660
3%
2020
$1,743
7%
$205,010
7%
2019
$1,629
6%
$191,610
6%
2018
$1,542
3%
$181,450
3%
2017
$1,493
11%
$175,660
11%
2016
$1,346
20%
$158,410
20%
2015
$1,118
2%
$131,560
2%
2014
$1,097
—
$129,110
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186 Forrester Street SW, Washington, DC 20032 (MLS# DCDC2233044) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 186 Forrester Street SW is currently listed for $409,500 and was received on December 05, 2025. Want to learn more about 186 Forrester Street SW? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Washington? You can browse all Washington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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