Date
Details
Price
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Source
4/22/2026
Listed
$3,000
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MLS
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Property Description
OPEN HOUSE SUN 2-4! SEC 8 Welcome! Also FOR SALE! Enjoy this turnkey, move-in-ready 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home at 742 Congress St SE - a rare find offering space, functionality, and modern upgrades in a single-family layout. The main level and upper floor feature hardwood flooring throughout, lending a clean, classic feel. The lower level is finished with tile, making it ideal for the basement bathroom, laundry area, or a flexible rec room. SPACIOUS LAYOUT: 3 bedrooms upstairs plus an additional room on the top level for a home office or guest room. BATHROOMS: Half bath on the main level for guests, and a full bath in the basement offers privacy and convenience. RECENT UPDATES: Brand-new appliances, new water heater, and an in-unit washer/dryer - no utility updates needed for years. OUTDOOR LIVING: A private rear deck and backyard shed add functional space for storage, gardening, or outdoor entertaining. Well-maintained and ready to go - a clean, solid canvas for the next owner to make their own. This home balances comfortable living with practical amenities - ideal as a family residence or for an investor looking for a low-maintenance rental.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 742 Congress St SE
General
- Rent: $3,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DCDC2257754
- Updated: 4/22/2026
- Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Max. Lease (Mths): 36
- Min. Lease (Mths): 12
- Rent Includes: None
Interior
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
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: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- County: WASHINGTON
- Subdivision: CONGRESS HEIGHTS
- Driving Directions: South on Wheeler Rd SE and make left on Congress St, SE
School Information
- School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Multiple Phone Lines, Electric Available, Cable TV Available, Water Available, Sewer Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Flat
- Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,744
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,744 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,224 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 520 Sq. Ft.
- Basement Finished: 100%
- Year Built: 1947
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Excellent, Good
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,742
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: R-1
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $2.45
- Application Fee: $45
- Security Deposit: $3,000
- Pre-Paid Lst Mth Rnt: $1
- Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Exterior Maintenance, Gas, Hot Water, Lawn/Tree/Shrub Care, Snow Removal, Utilities - All, Repair Deductible - 150
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Other
- Purchase Optional: Yes
Listed by Keller Williams Capital Properties, James C Williams
Schools
Schools serving 742 Congress 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 | 0.2 mi |
Ballou High School 3401 4th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032 | 9-12 | 0.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price History for 742 Congress St SE
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 12 days ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 2,966Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 17 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,760Sq. Ft.
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- Condo
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 2Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,054Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 18 hours ago
- 4Beds
- 4Total Baths
- 2,064Sq. Ft.
- Condo
- Active
- Updated 4 days ago
- 1Bed
- 1Total Bath
- 701Sq. Ft.
- Condo
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,682Sq. Ft.
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 5 days ago
- 1Bed
- 1Total Bath
- 1,712Sq. Ft.
- Condo
- Active
- Updated 3 days ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,057Sq. Ft.
- Condo
- Active
- Updated 3 days ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,180Sq. Ft.
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- Townhouse
- Closed
- Updated 10 days ago
- 2Beds
- 4Total Baths
- 2,460Sq. Ft.
742 Congress Street SE, Washington, DC 20032 (MLS# DCDC2257754) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 742 Congress Street SE is currently listed for rent at $3,000 and was received on April 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 742 Congress Street SE? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Anacostia? You can browse all Anacostia rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.