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2138 California St

WASHINGTON, DC 20008
307 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
Built 19105 floors42 units363–2,965 ft²
$24M
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.
$522K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$680
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-2.1%vs the Washington ZIP median sale $/ft² ($694)

Sales Performance

$435K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
-14.7%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
1
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
2.4%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+2.5%per yeartypical hold 5.3 yrsfrom 32 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19982005200820112016201920222025
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19982005200820112016201920222025

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.
$237K$812K$1.4M$2M363 ft²883 ft²1,404 ft²1,924 ft²2,445 ft²2,965 ft²
Studio1 bd2 bd4+ bd
Studio
4 units
1 bed
21 units
2 bed
16 units
4 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.
1 bd · 1 ba · 591 ft²
2 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 609 ft²
2 units
2 bd · 2 ba · 954 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
36 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.

$237K–$450K
10 units
$469K–$667K
22 units
$687K–$806K
9 units
$2M–$2M
1 unit

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.

Unit lines by $/ft²Condo units stacked vertically share a unit line — the last digits of the unit number (like 05 in 1205, 1305, 1405). Lines share a layout and exposure, so comparing estimated $/ft² by line shows which position in the building commands a premium.
Line ·08
$742/ft²
Line ·06
$720/ft²
Line ·02
$703/ft²
Line ·09
$685/ft²
Line ·01
$673/ft²
Line ·07
$668/ft²
Line ·03
$657/ft²
Line ·05
$653/ft²
Line ·04
$652/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.79%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.5%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.11.7 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.0%
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.51%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$506,656
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$3,407
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.1

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

Unit 307Dec 17, 2025$435,000Unit 505Oct 7, 2025$510,000Unit 406Mar 28, 2024$485,000Unit 104Jan 10, 2024$625,000Unit 203Aug 30, 2023$649,000Unit 304Jul 18, 2023$365,000Unit 100Jun 8, 2023$336,000Unit 307Apr 5, 2023$350,000Unit 301Feb 22, 2023$525,000Unit 301Jul 14, 2022$282,000

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
CountyDistrict Of Columbia
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.01
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
School Without Walls @ Francis-Stevens Education CampusA-
Elementary · Grades EE–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Cardozo Education CampusD-
High · Grades 7–12 · 1.1 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20008These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.92%
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.5.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,683
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,489 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$138,340
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$178,293
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.

2138 California St Nw Apt 100
1 bd · 1 ba · 475 ft²
$357K
2138 California St Nw Apt 101
1 bd · 2 ba · 865 ft²
$529K
2138 California St Nw Apt 103
1 bd · 2 ba · 1,285 ft²
$765K
2138 California St Nw Apt 104
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,198 ft²
$658K
2138 California St Nw # 105
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,232 ft²
$662K
2138 California St Nw Apt 106
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,268 ft²
$806K
2138 California St Nw # 107
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,241 ft²
$691K
2138 California St Nw Apt 201
1 bd · 2 ba · 730 ft²
$507K
2138 California St Nw Apt 202
2 bd · 2 ba · 939 ft²
$636K
2138 California St Nw Apt 203
2 bd · 2 ba · 957 ft²
$687K
2138 California St Nw Apt 204
1 ba · 363 ft²
$259K
2138 California St Nw Apt 205
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 ft²
$719K
2138 California St Nw Apt 206
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,107 ft²
$752K
2138 California St Nw Apt 301
1 bd · 1 ba · 760 ft²
$538K
2138 California St Nw Apt 302
2 bd · 2 ba · 954 ft²
$744K
2138 California St Nw Apt 303
2 bd · 2 ba · 955 ft²
$628K
2138 California St Nw # 304
1 bd · 1 ba · 612 ft²
$369K
2138 California St Nw Apt 305
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,059 ft²
$772K
2138 California St Nw Apt 306
1 bd · 1 ba · 617 ft²
$450K
2138 California St Nw # 307
1 bd · 1 ba · 607 ft²
$433K
2138 California St Nw Apt 308
1 ba · 366 ft²
$237K
2138 California St Nw Apt 309
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,083 ft²
$667K
2138 California St Nw Apt 310
1 bd · 1 ba · 762 ft²
$482K
2138 California St Nw Apt 401
1 bd · 2 ba · 763 ft²
$514K
2138 California St Nw Apt 402
2 bd · 2 ba · 974 ft²
$620K
2138 California St Nw # 403
2 bd · 2 ba · 978 ft²
$623K
2138 California St Nw Apt 404
1 bd · 1 ba · 621 ft²
$434K
2138 California St Nw Apt 405
1 bd · 1 ba · 768 ft²
$483K
2138 California St Nw Apt 406
1 bd · 1 ba · 626 ft²
$477K
2138 California St Nw Apt 407
1 bd · 1 ba · 702 ft²
$477K
2138 California St Nw Apt 408
1 bd · 1 ba · 609 ft²
$471K
2138 California St Nw Apt 409
1 ba · 377 ft²
$255K
2138 California St Nw Apt 501
1 bd · 2 ba · 787 ft²
$533K
2138 California St Nw Apt 502
2 bd · 2 ba · 969 ft²
$696K
2138 California St Nw Apt 503
2 bd · 2 ba · 954 ft²
$646K
2138 California St Nw # 504
1 bd · 1 ba · 591 ft²
$412K
2138 California St Nw Apt 505
1 bd · 1 ba · 737 ft²
$507K
2138 California St Nw Apt 506
1 bd · 1 ba · 591 ft²
$469K
2138 California St Nw Apt 507
1 bd · 1 ba · 693 ft²
$501K
2138 California St Nw Apt 508
1 bd · 1 ba · 609 ft²
$490K
2138 California St Nw Apt 509
1 ba · 365 ft²
$278K
2138 California St Nw # 41011
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,965 ft²
$2M

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

About 2138 California St

How many units are in 2138 California St, Washington, DC?

2138 California St, Washington, DC has 42 residential units across 5 floors, built in 1910, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 2138 California St, Washington, DC worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 42 units at 2138 California St, Washington, DC is $521,664. That works out to $680 per square foot. Units run from 363 to 2,965 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 2138 California St, Washington, DC expensive for Washington?

Units at 2138 California St, Washington, DC carry a median of $680 per square foot, 2% below the Washington median of $694 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 2138 California St, Washington, DC?

1 units at 2138 California St, Washington, DC sold in the last 12 months, out of 60 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 2.4% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $435K.

Have units at 2138 California St, Washington, DC appreciated?

Across 32 repeat sales of the same unit, 2138 California St, Washington, DC returned a median 2.5% 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 5.3 years.

What floor plans does 2138 California St, Washington, DC have?

The most common plan at 2138 California St, Washington, DC is a 1-bedroom of 591 square feet, repeated 2 times, with a median estimate of $440,541. TopHap identifies 3 recurring plans in the building.

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