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$371,041$368 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $375,000 on Mar 11, 2026

1203 CONGRESS ST SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20032
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,008 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.
2,340 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$371K
$347K low$396K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$375,000 · Mar 11, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,598 (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.$277,840 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$141,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$136,340
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$277,840
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$277,840

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Row House
CountyDistrict Of Columbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 131 ft²

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.

E
Malcolm X Elementary School @ GreenC
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Ballou High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Johnson Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20032These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

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.9.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,987
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,940 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,170
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,190
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

1203 Congress St Se 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.

  • Worth less than 78% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Washington 20032
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Douglass / Shipley Terrace
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Douglass / Shipley Terrace

What homes are worth in Washington 20032

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$75K$649K

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Washington 20032.

How it measures up in Washington 20032

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20032.

Estimated value$371,041
CheaperTypical $347,405Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$368
CheaperTypical $281Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,218 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size2,340 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,483 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 1203 Congress St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDouglass / Shipley TerraceWashington 20032District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$371,04148% of homes60% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36885% of homes86% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²20% of homes27% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,340 ft²53% of homes46% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than19409% of homes14% of homes53% of homes

About 1203 Congress St Se

How much is 1203 Congress St Se, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1203 Congress St Se, Washington, DC is $371,041 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $346,570 to $395,512. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1203 Congress St Se, Washington, DC last sell?

1203 Congress St Se, Washington, DC last sold on Mar 11, 2026 for $375,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1203 Congress St Se, Washington, DC?

1203 Congress St Se, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,008 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 1203 Congress St Se, Washington, DC built?

1203 Congress St Se, Washington, DC was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1203 Congress St Se, Washington, DC?

1203 Congress St Se, Washington, DC is assigned to Malcolm X Elementary School @ Green (elementary), rated C; Ballou High School (high), rated D+; Johnson Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1203 Congress St Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20032?

Among the 5,632 homes in Washington 20032, it is worth more than 60% of them ($371,041 against a typical $347,405), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($368 against a typical $281), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,218 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (2,340 ft² against a typical 2,483 ft²) and it is newer than 14% of them (1940 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 22% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1203 Congress St Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1203 Congress St Se, Washington, DC was $1,598. The county assessed it at $277,840.

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