2040 31st Pl SE
Washington, DC 20020

$365,000

Price

Beds

Bath

1,465 Sq. Ft.

$249 / Sq. Ft.

1,465

Sq. Ft.

$249

per Sq. Ft.

Active Under Contract

Charming screened porch with lush greenery.

Charming entrance with inviting greenery.

Bright, inviting space with classic charm.

Cozy living space with classic fireplace charm.

Cozy living space with charming fireplace.

Cozy space with charming brick fireplace.

Cozy kitchen with vintage charm and modern flair.

Charming vintage kitchen with classic details.

Charming vintage bathroom with teal tiles.

Charming bathroom with vintage tile accents.

Cozy attic space with charming wood paneling.

Spacious utility area with vintage charm.

Charming garden shed nestled in greenery.

Spacious multi-level home layout blueprint.

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...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.

Listed by Benita Lewis Johnson • Murrell, Inc.
P: (804)-357-3981 benitatherealtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 2040 31st Place Southeast

Tax ID Number

56590817

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

A-Frame

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

LISTING UPDATED: 12/19/2025 01:17 AM

Property Details for 2040 31st Place Southeast

Status	Active Under Contract
MLS #	DCDC2229974
Days on Market	49
Taxes	$955 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built	1958
Lot Size	0.11 AC / 4,792 SF
County	District of Columbia

Location

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Building Information for 2040 31st Place Southeast

Stories1Year Built1958Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,792 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,883 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,804

Property Taxes

$80

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 2040 31st Place Southeast

Location

In City Limits: Yes
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121140357950
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: WASHINGTON

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Property Manager Y/N: No
Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: $364,090

City Town Tax: $955
Zoning: R1B
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 0

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 0
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 2

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 3

Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 4

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 6

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,465.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Total SQFT: 1,706.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8042/9016/2222/804290162222_512_384_WM_aTt2_KlocLbpNL6D.jpg
Basement Type: Full
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Soil Types: Mixed

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street

Interior Features

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Count: 1

Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)

Cooling Fuel: None
Heating Type: Other
Heating Fuel: Oil, Natural Gas Available
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: No Septic System, Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Prince George's Association of REALTORS

Property History for 2040 31st Place Southeast

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 18, 2025	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2229974		—
Oct 31, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2229974	$365,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/18/2025	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2229974	—
10/31/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2229974	$365,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2040 31st Place Southeast

Taxable ValueLand$197,460Additions$160,820Total$358,280

Tax Record2025$955 ($80 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt805 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt805 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,725 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958ZoningR-1BCountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN5659 0817Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2040 31st Place Southeast

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Beers Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.3 mi
3/10	Sousa Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.4 mi
2/10	Anacostia High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.2 mi
4/10	Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	1.7 mi
5/10	Excel Academy	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	1.8 mi
NR	River Terrace Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	3 to 12	2.1 mi
NR	Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys	Private - Nearby school	K to 5	0.5 mi
NR	Naylor Road School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.6 mi
NR	St. Francis Xavier Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Beers Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
3/10	Sousa Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.4 mi
2/10	Anacostia High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.2 mi
4/10	Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) Public9 to 12 Nearby school	1.7 mi
5/10	Excel Academy PublicPK to 8 Choice school	1.8 mi
NR	River Terrace Elementary School Public3 to 12 Nearby school	2.1 mi
NR	Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys PrivateK to 5 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Naylor Road School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	St. Francis Xavier Academy PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi

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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