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$831,839$865 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

1247 WALTER ST SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20003
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
962 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.
787 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1914
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

$832K
$759K low$905K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,010 (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.$842,170 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$551,650
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$290,520
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$822,010
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$842,170

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
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.1989
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 75 ft²

Transaction History(9)

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
Payne Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Eastern High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Eliot-Hine Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20003These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,569
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,327 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$155,862
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$181,959
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

1247 Walter 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 71% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Washington 20003
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Washington 20003
  • Older than 80% of homes in District of Columbia County

What homes are worth in Washington 20003

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

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$299K$2M

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Washington 20003.

How it measures up in Washington 20003

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20003.

Estimated value$831,839
CheaperTypical $863,712Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$865
CheaperTypical $697Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area962 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,332 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size787 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1914
OlderTypical 1916Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 1247 Walter St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashington 20003District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$831,83946% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$86589% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than962 ft²25% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than787 ft²29% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than191448% of homes20% of homes

About 1247 Walter St Se

How much is 1247 Walter St Se, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1247 Walter St Se, Washington, DC is $831,839 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $758,966 to $904,712. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1247 Walter St Se, Washington, DC last sell?

1247 Walter St Se, Washington, DC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1247 Walter St Se, Washington, DC?

1247 Walter St Se, Washington, DC has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 962 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 1247 Walter St Se, Washington, DC built?

1247 Walter St Se, Washington, DC was built in 1914, making it 112 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1247 Walter St Se, Washington, DC?

1247 Walter St Se, Washington, DC is assigned to Payne Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Eastern High School (high), rated C-; Eliot-Hine Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1247 Walter St Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20003?

Among the 9,354 homes in Washington 20003, it is worth more than 46% of them ($831,839 against a typical $863,712), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($865 against a typical $697), it is bigger than 25% of them (962 ft² against a typical 1,332 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (787 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²) and it is newer than 48% of them (1914 against a typical 1916). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 71% 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 1247 Walter St Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1247 Walter St Se, Washington, DC was $6,010. The county assessed it at $842,170.

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