720 Congress Street Southeast

Closed 2/4/26

Sold

Last Sold Price

$400,000

3 beds3 baths1,836 sqft

720 Congress St SE, Washington, DC 20032

TownhouseProperty Type

0.07 acresLot Size

1947Year Built

$218/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome to 720 Congress Street SE! This charming home offers classic DC character with modern potential. Featuring 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths, the property boasts an open layout, ample natural light, and a private outdoor space perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upper level bathroom renovated 2022 and lower level bathroom renovated 2025. Abundant Parking Right Out Front! An entertainer's delight with street parking for you and all your guests. Nestled in a sought-after neighborhood, you’ll enjoy...Welcome to 720 Congress Street SE! This charming home offers classic DC character with modern potential. Featuring 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths, the property boasts an open layout, ample natural light, and a private outdoor space perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upper level bathroom renovated 2022 and lower level bathroom renovated 2025. Abundant Parking Right Out Front! An entertainer's delight with street parking for you and all your guests. Nestled in a sought-after neighborhood, you’ll enjoy easy access to Capitol Hill, parks, dining, and major commuter routes. Whether you’re looking to personalize or move right in, this home is a fantastic opportunity to own in the heart of Washington, DC.

Listed by: Umeka Coleman 240.817.9522 umeka@kw.com • Keller Williams Preferred Properties

Listing closed: 02/04/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DCDC2223042

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Principal and Interest

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 720 Congress Street Southeast

Property Details

Taxes: $3,532 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: District of Columbia
Tax ID Number: 5958//0015
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 3
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Expected On Market Date: 09-19-2025
Subdivision: CONGRESS HEIGHTS
Subdivision: CONGRESS HEIGHTS (WASHINGTON DC)
Legal Subdivision: Congress Heights
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,224.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 612.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT: 612.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1947
Lot Size: 0.07 AC / 2,981 SF

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

Senior Community: No
Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: $426,570

City Town Tax: $3,532
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

All Lower Levels

# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,836.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Total SQFT: 1,836.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8041/7664/6290/804176646290_512_384_WM_BcK_EUc12f-SlJcG.jpg
Basement Type: Fully Finished
Foundation Details: Other
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Soil Types: Unknown

Parcel ID: 16116071

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street

Interior Features

Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

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

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Prince George's Association of REALTORS

Property History for 720 Congress Street Southeast

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Feb 4, 2026	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1930427359	$400,000	+1.7% / yr
Feb 4, 2026	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2223042	$400,000	—
Dec 27, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2223042		—
Dec 27, 2025	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2223042		—
Oct 16, 2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2223042	$410,000	—
Sep 19, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2223042	$420,000	—
Jul 7, 2016	Closed BRIGHT #1001367865	$341,000	—
Jul 6, 2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #574983927	$341,000	+117.8% / yr
Jun 10, 2016	Pending BRIGHT #1001367865		—
May 28, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001367865	$365,000	—
Jul 17, 2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #553279470	$160,000	—
Jul 17, 2015	Closed BRIGHT #1001334771	$160,000	—
Apr 13, 2015	Pending BRIGHT #1001334771		—
Feb 7, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001334771	$239,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
02/04/2026	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1930427359	$400,000 +1.7% / yr
02/04/2026	Closed BRIGHT #DCDC2223042	$400,000
12/27/2025	Pending BRIGHT #DCDC2223042	—
12/27/2025	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DCDC2223042	—
10/16/2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DCDC2223042	$410,000
09/19/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DCDC2223042	$420,000
07/07/2016	Closed BRIGHT #1001367865	$341,000
07/06/2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #574983927	$341,000 +117.8% / yr
06/10/2016	Pending BRIGHT #1001367865	—
05/28/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001367865	$365,000
07/17/2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #553279470	$160,000
07/17/2015	Closed BRIGHT #1001334771	$160,000
04/13/2015	Pending BRIGHT #1001334771	—
02/07/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001334771	$239,900

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

Public Records for 720 Congress Street Southeast

Taxable ValueLand$148,420Additions$278,150Total$426,570

Tax Record2025$3,626 ($302 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,224 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,224 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,981 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947Year Renovated2016ZoningR-2CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAPN5958 0015

Schools near 720 Congress Street Southeast

This home is within District Of Columbia Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	King Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.2 mi
4/10	Hart Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.2 mi
3/10	Ballou High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.3 mi
NR	River Terrace Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	3 to 12	4.3 mi
6/10	Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC)	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	4.2 mi
8/10	Dorothy I. Height Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	7.5 mi
NR	Bishop John T Walker School For Boys	Private - Nearby school	K to 5	0.5 mi
NR	Kuumba Learning Center	Private - Nearby school	PK to 10	0.4 mi
NR	National Children's Center - SE Campus Ages 6-22	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	King Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.2 mi
4/10	Hart Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.2 mi
3/10	Ballou High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.3 mi
NR	River Terrace Elementary School Public3 to 12 Nearby school	4.3 mi
6/10	Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) Public9 to 12 Nearby school	4.2 mi
8/10	Dorothy I. Height Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	7.5 mi
NR	Bishop John T Walker School For Boys PrivateK to 5 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Kuumba Learning Center PrivatePK to 10 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	National Children's Center - SE Campus Ages 6-22 Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.4 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 720 Congress Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032	$400,000	3	3	1,836	2,981
718 Congress Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032	–	3	3	1,224	3,870
724 Congress Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032	$225,000	5	3	–	2,478
726 Congress Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032	$335,000	4	3	–	2,347
716 Congress Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032	$440,000	4	2	1,588	3,018
714 Congress Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032	$360,000	4	2	–	4,674
730 Congress Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032	–	3	3	1,224	2,042
3328 Oxon Run Road Southeast, Washington, DC 20032	–	3	4	2,076	3,260
3400 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032	$368,000	3	2	1,486	3,336
3322 Oxon Run Road Southeast, Washington, DC 20032	$530,000	4	4	2,430	3,124
715 Congress Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032	$145,000	3	3	1,224	3,945
732 Congress Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032	–	3	3	1,224	2,117
3404 7th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032	$480,000	3	2	1,088	3,011
717 Congress Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032	$313,000	3	3	1,224	–
3330 Oxon Run Road Southeast, Washington, DC 20032	$375,000	4	3	–	4,513
721 Congress Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032	$475,000	3	3	1,687	2,373

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