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$411,640$346 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $450,000 on Sep 25, 2018

126 56TH ST SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20019
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,188 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.
2,750 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
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

$412K
$389K low$434K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$450,000 · Sep 25, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,920 (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.$551,060 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$142,730
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$408,330
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$545,730
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$551,060

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.2018
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 96 ft²

Transaction History(8)

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

Foreclosure Filings(4)

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

E
C. W. Harris Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.4 mi
H
H.D. Woodson High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Kelly Miller Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 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

126 56th 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 80% of homes in Capitol View / Marshall Heights / Benning Heights
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Capitol View / Marshall Heights / Benning Heights
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Washington 20019

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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$104K$595K

This home is worth more than 77% 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$411,640
CheaperTypical $335,820Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$346
CheaperTypical $294Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,188 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,156 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size2,750 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,614 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 126 56th St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCapitol View / Marshall Heights / Benning HeightsWashington 20019District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$411,64080% of homes77% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34685% of homes75% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,188 ft²50% of homes55% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,750 ft²52% of homes54% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than195658% of homes70% of homes68% of homes

About 126 56th St Se

How much is 126 56th St Se, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 126 56th St Se, Washington, DC is $411,640 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $388,979 to $434,301. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 126 56th St Se, Washington, DC last sell?

126 56th St Se, Washington, DC last sold on Sep 25, 2018 for $450,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 126 56th St Se, Washington, DC?

126 56th St Se, Washington, DC has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,188 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 126 56th St Se, Washington, DC built?

126 56th St Se, Washington, DC was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 126 56th St Se, Washington, DC?

126 56th St Se, Washington, DC is assigned to C. W. Harris Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; H.D. Woodson High School (high), rated C-; Kelly Miller 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 126 56th St Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20019?

Among the 13,474 homes in Washington 20019, it is worth more than 77% of them ($411,640 against a typical $335,820), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($346 against a typical $294), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,188 ft² against a typical 1,156 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (2,750 ft² against a typical 2,614 ft²) and it is newer than 70% of them (1956 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 30% 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 126 56th St Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 126 56th St Se, Washington, DC was $3,920. The county assessed it at $551,060.

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