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1229 12th St

WASHINGTON, DC 20005
358 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
Built 20032 floors25 units900–1,370 ft²
$18M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$734K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$631
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-15.9%vs the Washington ZIP median sale $/ft² ($750)

Sales Performance

$725K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
+19.8%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
3
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
12.0%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+1.9%per yeartypical hold 7.0 yrsfrom 34 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
20042007201120142017202020232026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
20042007201120142017202020232026

60 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$513K$638K$763K$888K900 ft²994 ft²1,088 ft²1,182 ft²1,276 ft²1,370 ft²
2 bd3 bd
2 bed
24 units
3 bed
1 unit
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,173 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
23 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$513K–$545K
2 units
$591K–$606K
2 units
$621K–$623K
2 units
$671K–$671K
1 unit
$716K–$734K
6 units
$750K–$794K
5 units
$799K–$823K
3 units
$856K–$888K
4 units

Value by Floor & LineAverage estimated price per square foot by floor range, using unit numbers to infer floors. Higher floors usually price higher — the gap shows how much the view is worth here.

Floor 1
$660/ft²
Floor 2
$646/ft²

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.92%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.4%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.5.5 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.17%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.61%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$707,308
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$5,164
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 208Jul 6, 2026$625,000Unit 102May 26, 2026$760,000Unit 110Dec 22, 2025$725,000Unit 202Jun 30, 2025$685,000Unit B2Mar 17, 2025$525,000Unit B5Jan 18, 2024$590,000Unit 104Jul 26, 2023$800,000Unit 209Mar 27, 2023$755,000Unit 106Mar 15, 2023$710,000Unit 207Jan 13, 2023$717,500

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.01
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Thomson Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Cardozo Education CampusD-
High · Grades 7–12 · 1.1 mi
M
School Without Walls @ Francis-Stevens Education CampusA-
Middle · Grades EE–8 · 1.3 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20005These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.140
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,533
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29,990 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$119,423
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$153,719
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

1229 12th St Nw Apt B1
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,004 ft²
$545K
1229 12th St Nw Apt B2
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,159 ft²
$513K
1229 12th St Nw Apt B3
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,152 ft²
$606K
1229 12th St Nw Apt B4
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,370 ft²
$873K
1229 12th St Nw Apt B5
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,154 ft²
$591K
1229 12th St Nw # 101
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,117 ft²
$730K
1229 12th St Nw # 102
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,030 ft²
$755K
1229 12th St Nw # 103
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,114 ft²
$722K
1229 12th St Nw Apt 104
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,173 ft²
$750K
1229 12th St Nw Apt 105
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,156 ft²
$729K
1229 12th St Nw Apt 106
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,198 ft²
$755K
1229 12th St Nw Apt 107
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,136 ft²
$823K
1229 12th St Nw Apt 108
2 bd · 3 ba · 900 ft²
$621K
1229 12th St Nw Apt 109
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,247 ft²
$888K
1229 12th St Nw Apt 110
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,339 ft²
$716K
1229 12th St Nw # 201
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,220 ft²
$794K
1229 12th St Nw # 202
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,133 ft²
$671K
1229 12th St Nw Apt 203
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,203 ft²
$875K
1229 12th St Nw Apt 204
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,173 ft²
$856K
1229 12th St Nw Apt 205
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,303 ft²
$812K
1229 12th St Nw Apt 206
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,215 ft²
$734K
1229 12th St Nw Apt 207
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,142 ft²
$720K
1229 12th St Nw # 208
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 900 ft²
$623K
1229 12th St Nw Apt 209
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,232 ft²
$767K
1229 12th St Nw # 210
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,368 ft²
$799K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 1229 12th St

How many units are in 1229 12th St, Washington, DC?

1229 12th St, Washington, DC has 25 residential units across 2 floors, built in 2003, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 1229 12th St, Washington, DC worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 25 units at 1229 12th St, Washington, DC is $734,067. That works out to $631 per square foot. Units run from 900 to 1,370 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 1229 12th St, Washington, DC expensive for Washington?

Units at 1229 12th St, Washington, DC carry a median of $631 per square foot, 16% below the Washington median of $750 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 1229 12th St, Washington, DC?

3 units at 1229 12th St, Washington, DC sold in the last 12 months, out of 60 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 12.0% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $725K.

Have units at 1229 12th St, Washington, DC appreciated?

Across 34 repeat sales of the same unit, 1229 12th St, Washington, DC returned a median 1.9% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 7.0 years.

What floor plans does 1229 12th St, Washington, DC have?

The most common plan at 1229 12th St, Washington, DC is a 2-bedroom of 1,173 square feet, repeated 2 times, with a median estimate of $803,163. TopHap identifies 1 recurring plans in the building.

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