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$365,600$423 / 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 79How 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

127 FORRESTER ST SW

WASHINGTON, DC 20032
2
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
2,288 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
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

$366K
$289K low$442K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$4,849
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$3,879
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.103%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$360,750
WELLS FARGO BANK · P · recorded Jun 24, 2008
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$1
HUD

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,313 (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.$306,260 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$132,130
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$174,130
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$292,580
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$306,260

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.1961
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
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.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.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 · 98 ft²

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
Patterson Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Ballou High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Hart Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

127 Forrester St Sw 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 79% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Washington 20032
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Washington 20032
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Washington 20032

What homes are worth in Washington 20032

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

This home
$68K$649K

This home is worth more than 58% 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$365,600
CheaperTypical $345,000Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$423
CheaperTypical $280Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size2,288 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,483 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 127 Forrester St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashington 20032District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$365,60058% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42395% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²18% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,288 ft²45% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than194224% of homes56% of homes

About 127 Forrester St Sw

How much is 127 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 127 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC is $365,600 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $289,376 to $441,824. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 127 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC last sell?

127 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 127 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC?

127 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 127 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC built?

127 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 127 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC?

127 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC is assigned to Patterson Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Ballou High School (high), rated D+; Hart Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 127 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20032?

Among the 5,632 homes in Washington 20032, it is worth more than 58% of them ($365,600 against a typical $345,000), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($423 against a typical $280), it is bigger than 18% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (2,288 ft² against a typical 2,483 ft²) and it is newer than 24% of them (1942 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 21% 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 127 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 127 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC was $15,313. The county assessed it at $306,260.

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