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2801 Cortland Pl

WASHINGTON, DC 20008
425 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1936
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
Built 19363 floors15 units428–872 ft²
$4.9M
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.
$319K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$513
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-26.1%vs the Washington ZIP median sale $/ft² ($694)

Sales Performance

$215K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
-45.2%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
1
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
6.7%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+0.5%per yeartypical hold 5.1 yrsfrom 20 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19982005200820112016201820222026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19982005200820112016201820222026

34 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.
$214K$282K$349K$416K428 ft²517 ft²606 ft²694 ft²783 ft²872 ft²
Studio1 bd2 bd
Studio
2 units
1 bed
9 units
2 bed
4 units
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 · 608 ft²
4 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 872 ft²
4 units
Studio · 1 ba · 428 ft²
2 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 629 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
3 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.

$214K–$233K
3 units
$294K–$312K
4 units
$319K–$319K
1 unit
$353K–$354K
2 units
$375K–$386K
3 units
$398K–$416K
2 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
$511/ft²
Floor 2
$504/ft²
Floor 3
$533/ft²
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 ·04
$574/ft²
Line ·02
$517/ft²
Line ·03
$515/ft²
Line ·01
$459/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.87%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.0%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.7.8 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.33%
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.69%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$322,116
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$1,996
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 103Aug 21, 2026$215,000Unit 1Sep 10, 2025$395,000Unit 201Apr 1, 2025$399,990Unit 2Mar 20, 2025$305,000Unit 304Feb 6, 2025$390,000Unit 303May 26, 2022$225,000Unit 1Aug 4, 2020$445,000Unit 104Sep 9, 2019$335,000Unit 102Dec 21, 2018$339,000Unit 2Apr 3, 2018$303,500

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
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.1986
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
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
Eaton Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Hardy Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
MacArthur High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 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.

2801 Cortland Pl Nw Apt 1
2 bd · 1 ba · 872 ft²
$385K
2801 Cortland Pl Nw Apt 2
1 bd · 1 ba · 608 ft²
$294K
2801 Cortland Pl Nw Apt 3
1 bd · 1 ba · 583 ft²
$308K
2801 Cortland Pl Nw Apt 101
2 bd · 1 ba · 872 ft²
$398K
2801 Cortland Pl Nw Apt 102
1 bd · 1 ba · 608 ft²
$319K
2801 Cortland Pl Nw # 103
1 bd · 1 ba · 428 ft²
$214K
2801 Cortland Pl Nw Apt 104
1 bd · 1 ba · 629 ft²
$354K
2801 Cortland Pl Nw Apt 201
2 bd · 1 ba · 872 ft²
$386K
2801 Cortland Pl Nw Apt 202
1 bd · 1 ba · 608 ft²
$312K
2801 Cortland Pl Nw Apt 203
1 ba · 428 ft²
$214K
2801 Cortland Pl Nw Apt 204
1 bd · 1 ba · 629 ft²
$353K
2801 Cortland Pl Nw Apt 301
2 bd · 1 ba · 872 ft²
$416K
2801 Cortland Pl Nw Apt 302
1 bd · 1 ba · 608 ft²
$312K
2801 Cortland Pl Nw Apt 303
1 ba · 428 ft²
$233K
2801 Cortland Pl Nw # 304
1 bd · 1 ba · 628 ft²
$375K

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

About 2801 Cortland Pl

How many units are in 2801 Cortland Pl, Washington, DC?

2801 Cortland Pl, Washington, DC has 15 residential units across 3 floors, built in 1936, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 2801 Cortland Pl, Washington, DC worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 15 units at 2801 Cortland Pl, Washington, DC is $318,576. That works out to $513 per square foot. Units run from 428 to 872 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 2801 Cortland Pl, Washington, DC expensive for Washington?

Units at 2801 Cortland Pl, Washington, DC carry a median of $513 per square foot, 26% below the Washington median of $694 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 2801 Cortland Pl, Washington, DC?

1 units at 2801 Cortland Pl, Washington, DC sold in the last 12 months, out of 34 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 6.7% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $215K.

Have units at 2801 Cortland Pl, Washington, DC appreciated?

Across 20 repeat sales of the same unit, 2801 Cortland Pl, Washington, DC returned a median 0.5% 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 5.1 years.

What floor plans does 2801 Cortland Pl, Washington, DC have?

The most common plan at 2801 Cortland Pl, Washington, DC is a 1-bedroom of 608 square feet, repeated 4 times, with a median estimate of $312,138. TopHap identifies 4 recurring plans in the building.

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