186 Forrester St SW
































Description
The exterior offers a fenced-in setting with a front porch, massive yard space for entertaining, and rear parking for several vehicles. Ideally located directly across from BridgePoint Hospital, the home provides convenient access throughout the DMV, including major destinations such Capitol Hill, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Nationals Park, National Harbor, MGM National Harbor, and The Wharf.
An excellent opportunity for both homeowners and investors seeking a well-located, move-in ready property.
Listing Agent
brett.rubin@compass.comP: (301)-602-2848
Property Details for 186 Forrester Street Southwest
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Property Details for 186 Forrester Street Southwest
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DCDC2257786 |
| Days on Market | 6 |
| Taxes | $2,266 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 AC / 1,886 SF |
| County | District of Columbia |
Location
Building Information for 186 Forrester Street Southwest
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$2,251 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
$2,062
$189
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Property Information for 186 Forrester Street Southwest
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140357950
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: WASHINGTON
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $271,350
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $142,160
- City Town Tax: $2,266
- Land Assessed Value: $129,190
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Zoning: R-2
- Tax Lot: 1
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
- Stories: Lower 1, Upper 1
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2025
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,255.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,255.00
- Total SQFT: 1,377.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Basement Type: Fully Finished, Walkout Stairs
- Foundation Details: Block
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Soil Types: Unknown
- Parcel ID: 16108111
- Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
- Fireplace: No
- Accessibility Features: None
- Pool: No Pool
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
Property History for 186 Forrester Street Southwest
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2257786 | $409,500 | — |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | — | |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | — | |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | — | |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | — | |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | — | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | $409,500 | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | — | |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | — | |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | $420,000 | — |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | — | |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | $415,000 | — |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2205804 | $265,000 | — |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | $415,000 | — |
| Jun 29, 2025 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2205804 | — | |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2205804 | — | |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2205804 | $265,000 | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2205804 | $275,000 | — |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2102810 | — | |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2102810 | — | |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2102810 | — | |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2102810 | — | |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2102810 | — | |
| Jul 23, 2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2102810 | $299,800 | — |
| Jul 23, 2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2102810 | $290,990 | — |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2102810 | $330,000 | — |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2102810 | $310,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2257786 | $409,500 |
| 04/30/2026 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | — |
| 04/24/2026 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | — |
| 03/08/2026 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | — |
| 03/08/2026 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | — |
| 03/08/2026 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | — |
| 03/01/2026 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | $409,500 |
| 02/26/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | — |
| 02/25/2026 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | — |
| 02/11/2026 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | $420,000 |
| 02/10/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | — |
| 01/17/2026 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | $415,000 |
| 12/11/2025 | Expired BRIGHT #DCDC2205804 | $265,000 |
| 12/05/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2233044 | $415,000 |
| 06/29/2025 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2205804 | — |
| 06/24/2025 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2205804 | — |
| 06/18/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2205804 | $265,000 |
| 06/16/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2205804 | $275,000 |
| 10/06/2023 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #DCDC2102810 | — |
| 08/29/2023 | Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2102810 | — |
| 08/23/2023 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2102810 | — |
| 08/04/2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2102810 | — |
| 07/25/2023 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DCDC2102810 | — |
| 07/23/2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2102810 | $299,800 |
| 07/23/2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2102810 | $290,990 |
| 07/03/2023 | Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2102810 | $330,000 |
| 07/03/2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2102810 | $310,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 186 Forrester Street Southwest
Schools near 186 Forrester Street Southwest
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Patterson Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Hart Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Ballou High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Ballou STAY High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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