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$495,000
Property Description
Welcome to Congress Heights, a tree-lined, close-to-town neighborhood in Southeast DC with easy access to Metro, commuter routes, and city parks. This desirable area offers space, value, and proximity to downtown. This classic, well-kept brick colonial offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and three fully finished levels in a solid, move-in-ready layout. The fourth bedroom adds flexibility as a potential home office, enhancing the home's comfortable design and versatility. Set on a quiet street, the property features an inviting covered front porch, rear patio, fully fenced yard, and a private two-car carport-a valuable feature that provides both convenience and security tucked behind the home. Inside, enjoy a traditional layout with hardwood floors, a built-in brick wood-burning fireplace, and a natural light-filled kitchen kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a gas stovetop. The fully finished basement as an in-laws suite with private entrance includes a full bath, laundry, and walkout access-a remarkable space for a guest suite, office, or rec room. With attention-to-detail throughout, a monitored security system, and plenty of space to grow, this well-loved home is a must-see.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 541 Mellon St SE
General
- Price: $495,000
- Taxes: $2,802 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2205538
- Updated: 7/1/2025
- Added to Site: 213 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Mantel(s), Screen, Wood, Brick, Mantel(s), Screen, Wood
- Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Monitored
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Secure Storage, Exterior Lighting
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: On Street, Detached Carport
Location
- County: Washington
- Development Name: Congress Heights
- Subdivision: Congress Heights
- Driving Directions: Head north, Slight right onto the ramp to Malcolm X Ave SE, Turn right onto Malcolm X Ave SE, Turn left onto Oakwood St SE, Turn right onto 5th St SE, Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto Mellon St SE. Destination will be on the right.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
- High School: Ballou Senior
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Other
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Windows
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Windows: Double Pane
- Doors: Storm, Double Entry
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,584
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,458 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,000
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Fencing (Description): Fully, Privacy, Wood, Chain Link
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $283.83
- Assessment Year: 2024
- City/TownTax: $2,802
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $450,200
- Tax Amount: $2,802
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2458
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 32
Listed by EXP Realty, LLC, Jonathan S Lahey
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Schools
Schools serving 541 Mellon St SE
School District:District of Columbia Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
King Elementary School 3200 6th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Hart Middle School 601 Mississippi Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20032 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Ballou High School 3401 4th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032 | 9-12 | 0.5 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 541 Mellon St SE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/19/2025
Listed
$495,000
3.12%
MLS
7/08/2022
Sold
$480,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 541 Mellon St SE
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,059
9%
$450,200
3%
2024
$2,802
4%
$435,880
13%
2023
$2,688
1%
$386,780
10%
2022
$2,655
33%
$351,740
6%
2021
$1,996
10%
$332,750
3%
2020
$1,820
10%
$322,300
12%
2019
$1,661
9%
$288,240
2%
2018
$1,521
9%
$283,160
—
2017
$1,390
9%
$282,300
20%
2016
$1,270
10%
$234,410
13%
2015
$1,157
9%
$207,480
6%
2014
$1,064
—
$195,340
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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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541 Mellon Street SE, Washington, DC 20032 (MLS# DCDC2205538) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 541 Mellon Street SE is currently listed for $495,000 and was received on June 19, 2025. Want to learn more about 541 Mellon Street 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.
