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117 VARNUM ST NE

WASHINGTON, DC 20011
0
Baths
6,195 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,118 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$719,710 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$375,510
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$344,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$697,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$719,710

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyDistrict Of Columbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

M
Brookland Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Bunker Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Dunbar High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20011These 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.69
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 100.39

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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.68,016
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,150 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,669
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$147,497
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

117 Varnum St Ne measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Lamond Riggs / Queens Chapel / Fort Totten / Pleasant Hill
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Lamond Riggs / Queens Chapel / Fort Totten / Pleasant Hill
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Washington 20011

How it measures up in Washington 20011

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20011.

Living area6,195 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 2,134 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1929Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 117 Varnum St Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLamond Riggs / Queens Chapel / Fort Totten / Pleasant HillWashington 20011District of Columbia County
Living areabigger than6,195 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac90% of homes89% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than195152% of homes82% of homes65% of homes

About 117 Varnum St Ne

How big is 117 Varnum St Ne, Washington, DC?

117 Varnum St Ne, Washington, DC has 6,195 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 117 Varnum St Ne, Washington, DC built?

117 Varnum St Ne, Washington, DC was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 117 Varnum St Ne, Washington, DC?

117 Varnum St Ne, Washington, DC is assigned to Brookland Middle School (middle), rated C-; Bunker Hill Elementary School (elementary); Dunbar High School (high), rated C-. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 117 Varnum St Ne, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20011?

Among the 17,663 homes in Washington 20011, it is bigger than almost all of them (6,195 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 2,134 ft²) and it is newer than 82% of them (1951 against a typical 1929). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 117 Varnum St Ne, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 117 Varnum St Ne, Washington, DC was $6,118. The county assessed it at $719,710.

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