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$499,869$431 / 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 92How 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 $525,000 on Jun 17, 2025

1238 CHAPLIN ST SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20019
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,161 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.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$500K
$461K low$539K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$525,000 · Jun 17, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,271 (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.$384,770 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$158,880
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$225,890
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$381,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$384,770

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.2024
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 62 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Plummer Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Sousa Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Anacostia High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20019These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.60,956
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,498 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,014
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,915
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%

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How this home compares

1238 Chaplin 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 more than 96% of homes in River Terrace / Benning / Greenway / Fort Dupont
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in River Terrace / Benning / Greenway / Fort Dupont
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in River Terrace / Benning / Greenway / Fort Dupont
  • Newer than 82% of homes in River Terrace / Benning / Greenway / Fort Dupont

What homes are worth in Washington 20019

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

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This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Washington 20019.

How it measures up in Washington 20019

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20019.

Estimated value$499,869
CheaperTypical $342,942Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$431
CheaperTypical $303Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,161 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,156 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 2,657 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 1238 Chaplin St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiver Terrace / Benning / Greenway / Fort DupontWashington 20019District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$499,86996% of homes92% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43193% of homes93% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,161 ft²63% of homes51% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac88% of homes87% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than195782% of homes71% of homes69% of homes

About 1238 Chaplin St Se

How much is 1238 Chaplin St Se, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1238 Chaplin St Se, Washington, DC is $499,869 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $460,977 to $538,761. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1238 Chaplin St Se, Washington, DC last sell?

1238 Chaplin St Se, Washington, DC last sold on Jun 17, 2025 for $525,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1238 Chaplin St Se, Washington, DC?

1238 Chaplin St Se, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,161 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 1238 Chaplin St Se, Washington, DC built?

1238 Chaplin St Se, Washington, DC was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1238 Chaplin St Se, Washington, DC?

1238 Chaplin St Se, Washington, DC is assigned to Plummer Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Sousa Middle School (middle), rated C-; Anacostia High School (high), rated D+. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1238 Chaplin St Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20019?

Among the 13,472 homes in Washington 20019, it is worth more than 92% of them ($499,869 against a typical $342,942), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($431 against a typical $303), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,161 ft² against a typical 1,156 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 2,657 ft²) and it is newer than 71% of them (1957 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 40% 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 1238 Chaplin St Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1238 Chaplin St Se, Washington, DC was $3,271. The county assessed it at $384,770.

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