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Sold on 01/19/2024

3957 Ames St NE, Washington, DC 20019

$487,500

Last sold 01/19/2024 after 113 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,858

    Sqft ($262/Sqft)

Townhouse not for sale

About 3957 Ames St NE

Property type Townhouse
Neighborhood
Year built 1941
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 3,920 Sqft
Rental estimate
Property description
Delightful , comfortable, wide, and sunny home with many upgrades. Large lot with potential for off st parking and/or a garage or separate ADU. New kit appliances, CAC compressor, roof and 2nd floor bath in 2018, basement family room and bath in 2020, attic refinish and kitchen island, quartz countertops 2022. Enormous magnolia in the back yard may be a heritage tree or will be in the next several years. Property Taxes shown are estimated based on the list price minus the homestead exemption. Short walk to Safeway, shops and parks and 2 nearby metro stops. Extensive redevelopment planned for 2 commercial sites (including the Safeway site) on Minnesota Ave just south of Benning road in the next 5 years. See the disclosures cover letter for links to more info.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Amy Fisher
Listing Office - Realty Group, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DCDC2113020 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 20 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Electric
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Residential
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SqFt 1990
Lot Size (SqFt) 3941
Lot Size (Acres) 0.09
County Tax 0, Annually
Tax: Assessed Value 360750
Annual Property Tax 3540
Year Built 1941
Condition Excellent
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 2
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Basement Daylight, Full
Other Room(s) Family Room, Office, Utility Room
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove
Walls/ Ceilings Plaster Walls, Dry Wall
Window Features Double Hung
Interior Features Attic, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Upgraded Countertops
Accessibility Features 32"+ Wide Doors
Exterior
Roof Shingle
Construction Brick
Parking Desc None
Exterior Features Sidewalks, Street Lights
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade, None
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic No Septic System
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Pool No Pool
Inclusions Cieling Fans & Window Treatments
Location
View City
Subdivision DEANWOOD
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
School District DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Directions From Cap Hill East, On East Capitol Past RFK Over The Whitney Young Bridge To Left On 40th St. Continue To 2nd Left. House Is Near The Crest Of The Hill On The Left About 1/2 Way Up The Block.
Zoning R-2
Lot/ Land Details
Soil Types Unknown
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Jan 2024
    mls logo MLS # DCDC2113020
  • Jan 20, 2024 Sold
    $487,500
  • Dec 14, 2023 Pending
    —
  • Sep 25, 2023 Listed
    $495,000 (+74.8%)
  • Jan 2024
    Public Records
  • Jan 19, 2024 Sold
    $487,500 (-1.5%)
  • Apr 2018
    Public Records
  • Apr 12, 2018 Sold
    $283,100
  • Apr 2018
    mls logo MLS # 1000183332
  • Apr 11, 2018 Sold
    $283,100 (+13.2%)
  • Apr 3, 2018 Pending
    —
  • Mar 1, 2018 Active
    —
  • Feb 22, 2018 Listed
    $250,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $2,450 +2.4%
    $375,280 +4.03%
  • 2023
    $2,393 +10.3%
    $360,750 +8.03%
  • 2022
    $2,169 +5.9%
    $333,920 +5.24%
  • 2021
    $2,048 +9.1%
    $317,290 +5.62%
  • 2020
    $1,877 +9.5%
    $300,410 +8.68%
  • 2019
    $1,713 -7.0%
    $276,410 +9.07%
  • 2018
    $1,842 -7.1%
    $253,430 +8.65%
  • 2017
    $1,983 +4.7%
    $233,260 +4.74%
  • 2016
    $1,893 +12.9%
    $222,710
  • 2015
    $1,677
    —
  • 3957 Ames St NE
    $487K
  • Benning
    $350K -6% y/y
  • 20019
    $375K -5% y/y
  • Washington
    $539K -4% y/y
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10/10
Smothers Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-5
District Of Columbia Public Schools
3/10
Kelly Miller Middle School
public Grades 6-8
District Of Columbia Public Schools
4/10
H.D. Woodson High School
public Grades 9-12
District Of Columbia Public Schools
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