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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $86,860 on Sep 15, 2004

1249 ALABAMA AVE SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20032
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,332 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.
1,367 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$86,860 · Sep 15, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,504 (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.$294,570 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$127,310
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$167,260
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$285,040
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$294,570

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyDistrict Of Columbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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 @ GreenF
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Johnson Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Ballou High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 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

1249 Alabama Ave 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Douglass / Shipley Terrace
  • Older than 67% of homes in Douglass / Shipley Terrace

How it measures up in Washington 20032

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

Living area1,332 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size1,367 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,483 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 1249 Alabama Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDouglass / Shipley TerraceWashington 20032District of Columbia County
Living areabigger than1,332 ft²50% of homes60% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,367 ft²8% of homes25% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than194833% of homes41% of homes60% of homes

About 1249 Alabama Ave Se

When did 1249 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC last sell?

1249 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC last sold on Sep 15, 2004 for $86,860, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1249 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC?

1249 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,332 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 1249 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC built?

1249 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1249 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC?

1249 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC is assigned to Malcolm X Elementary School @ Green (elementary), rated F; Johnson Middle School (middle), rated D-; Ballou High School (high), rated F. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1249 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20032?

Among the 5,630 homes in Washington 20032, it is bigger than 60% of them (1,332 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (1,367 ft² against a typical 2,483 ft²) and it is newer than 41% of them (1948 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1249 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1249 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC was $2,504. The county assessed it at $294,570.

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