$3,978 Closing Credit¹
#DCDC2196660, Samantha C Porter, Listing office: Keller Williams Preferred Properties
$325,000 List price
3959 R St SE Washington, DC 20020
$3,859
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,056 sqft
0.05 acres
$308 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 3959 R St SE
3 Bedroom, 1/4 Bath, end-unit brick town home with lots of windows and a free-standing brick garage out back (fully-brick garage was built with the house, is presently not in use, and ready to be brought back to use). Nice front porch, and ample green spaces in front and back yards. Total of 1,594 sq. ft. in this home (1,056 sq. ft. living space / 538 sq ft unfinished in basement). Original hardwood floors in great condition, in living & dining areas (small area of dining hardwoods needs a little love), original wood stairway, upper hallway and master bedroom. Galley kitchen needs updating. Spacious, unfinished walkout basement with 1/4 bath, perfect for easy family room reno (new walls, ceiling and floor), great potential for new utility and storage spaces, and for expanded 2-piece or 3-piece bath. Top level has 3 nice-sized bedrooms, with 1 full Bath. 2nd bedroom needs minor ceiling tile work repair. This is a great starter home waiting for the right family, and it's a great investment with good bones. Quiet neighborhood, conveniently located off Pennsylvania Ave - 10 minutes to 295, Capitol Hill, Eastern Market, Union Station or downtown DC. A few blocks from Southern Avenue over to Forestville Mall and the Beltway via Pennsylvania Avenue (15- 20 minutes ). Great value for the money, and STRICTLY "AS IS". 24-hour Notice for all showings. Times: 1pm - 7pm Daily.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingHot Water, Heat Pump
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
Size1,056 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.05 Acres
Year built1942
ParkingGarage - Front Entry, Detached Garage,On Street
MLS #DCDC2202646
Garage1 space
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Parking: Garage - Front Entry, Detached Garage,On Street
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Heating: Hot Water, Heat Pump
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $325,000
- Price/SqFt: $307
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,870
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Going East on Pennsylvania Avenue over the Sousa Bridge, go approx 2 miles to Alabama Ave., turn left on Alabama Ave., and drive one block to Stop sign. Turn right onto R Street and drive down to nearly the end of the block, to 3959 R St. on right side of the street
- Year Built: 1942
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 1,056 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.05 Acres
- MLS Number: DCDC2202646
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
- Office Phone: (202) 547-9200
- Office Email: yanira@lnf.com
- Listing Agent: CARMEN Jones Mitchell
- Agent Phone: (202) 655-9585
- Agent Email: carmenjonesmitchell@longandfoster.com
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $333,570 | $2,870 |
| 2022 | $308,190 | $2,619 |
| 2021 | $291,340 | $2,476 |
| 2020 | $288,130 | $2,449 |
| 2019 | $275,390 | $2,340 |
| 2018 | $268,850 | $2,285 |
| 2017 | $236,290 | $2,008 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Beers Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.5 mi
•3600 Alabama Ave SE
4
Randle Highlands Elementary School
Public District EE-5
1.0 mi
•1650 30th St SE
2
Bradbury Heights Elementary School
Public District PK-6
1.1 mi
•1401 Glacier Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $51,939. Residents of Washington, DC typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
33%
<35k
57%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
60%
Single, No Kids
16%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
IKEA
Banana Republic
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Quiznos
Jack In The Box
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
Toyota
BMW
What do the neighbors listen to?
Soft Adult Contemporary
Jazz
News
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Frequently asked questions
About 3959 R St SE
The listing price of 3959 R St SE property is $325,000.
The property 3959 R St SE is a townhouse located in Washington, undefined, 20020.
Active Listing: 3959 R St SE is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 3959 R St SE are: Beers Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Randle Highlands Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Bradbury Heights Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Sousa Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Kipp Dc - Key Academy Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), William W. Hall Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), The Seed Public Charter School of Washington Dc (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Suitland High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Anacostia High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,870 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 3959 R St SE has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 3959 R St SE is 1,056 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 3959 R St SE is 1942.
This home is located at 3959 R St SE in Washington, DC and zip code 20020 in the Southeast neighborhood. This 1,056 square foot home, which was built in 1942, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 31, 2025 and is currently priced at $325,000.
In May 2025 in Washington, DC there were 52.7% more homes for sale than in April. In May 2025 median list price was $634,869 and the average listing age was 78 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.