Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/31/2025
Listed
$365,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Unlock the potential in Hillcrest, one of DC's most sought-after neighborhoods! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath detached home is the perfect opportunity for a buyer ready to customize and create value. Sitting on a generous fenced lot with mature trees, this home features a closed-in porch for outdoor enjoyment, a full basement with a separate entrance, and a finished attic with room to expand - offering multiple paths to build equity. Whether you're an owner-occupant searching for a future showpiece or an investor looking for a promising rebuild or buy-and-hold opportunity, this property checks the boxes. The home has already been appraised, the short sale value is set, and the deal is ready to move forward. Property is sold As-Is and is subject to third-party (short sale) approval. No repairs or credits will be given. Buyers are responsible for verifying all information, including square footage and permits. Utilities may be off - please show with caution. With solid structure, expansion potential, and one of the best locations in Southeast DC, 2040 31st Place SE is a rare chance to design the home you want in the neighborhood everyone wants.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2040 31st Pl SE
General
- Price: $365,000
- Taxes: $955 (2025)
- Status: Under Contract
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2229974
- Updated: 12/18/2025
- Added to Site: 82 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- County: WASHINGTON
- Subdivision: HILLCREST
- Driving Directions: From I-295 South, take the Pennsylvania Avenue SE exit toward DC. Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue SE, then continue for approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Branch Avenue SE, then left onto 30th Street SE. Continue to E Street SE and turn right, then make the next left onto 31st Place SE. The property, 2040 31st Place SE, will be on your right.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Other
- Heating Fuel: Oil, Natural Gas Available
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: No Septic System, Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: A-Frame
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,706
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,465 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 805 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 660 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1958
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,792
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: R1B
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $453.42
- City/TownTax: $955
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $364,090
- Tax Amount: $955
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed by Murrell, Inc., Benita Lewis Johnson
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Schools
Schools serving 2040 31st Pl SE
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Beers Elementary School 3600 Alabama Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Sousa Middle School 3650 Ely Place Southeast, Washington, DC 20019 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
Anacostia High School 1601 16th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020 | 9-12 | 1.2 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 2040 31st Pl SE
Tax History
Tax History for 2040 31st Pl SE
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$955
1%
$358,280
2%
2024
$948
—
$352,350
4%
2023
$945
—
$339,590
9%
2022
$946
4%
$312,510
3%
2021
$910
5%
$304,310
2%
2020
$870
5%
$297,540
3%
2019
$832
4%
$287,740
8%
2018
$798
9%
$267,510
10%
2017
$729
5%
$244,050
4%
2016
$695
9%
$235,330
6%
2015
$637
-2%
$221,270
-1%
2014
$648
—
$222,670
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2040 31st Place SE, Washington, DC 20020 (MLS# DCDC2229974) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 2040 31st Place SE is currently listed for $365,000 and was received on October 31, 2025. Want to learn more about 2040 31st Place SE? 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.