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$204,788$181 / 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 82How 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 $215,000 on Sep 15, 2025

128 53RD ST SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20019
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,129 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.
1,575 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
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

$205K
$168K low$242K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · Sep 15, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,565 (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.$291,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$133,370
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$157,930
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$285,380
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$291,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Row House
CountyDistrict Of Columbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 125 ft²Porch · 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
C. W. Harris Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Kelly Miller Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
H.D. Woodson High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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

128 53rd 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 less than 97% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Capitol View / Marshall Heights / Benning Heights
  • Older than 87% of homes in Capitol View / Marshall Heights / Benning Heights

What homes are worth in Washington 20019

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

This home
$98K$588K

This home is worth more than 8% 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$204,788
CheaperTypical $335,656Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$181
CheaperTypical $294Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area1,129 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,152 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size1,575 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,614 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 128 53rd St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCapitol View / Marshall Heights / Benning HeightsWashington 20019District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$204,78814% of homes8% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18110% of homes4% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,129 ft²41% of homes48% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,575 ft²16% of homes16% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than193913% of homes19% of homes50% of homes

About 128 53rd St Se

How much is 128 53rd St Se, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 128 53rd St Se, Washington, DC is $204,788 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $167,651 to $241,925. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 128 53rd St Se, Washington, DC last sell?

128 53rd St Se, Washington, DC last sold on Sep 15, 2025 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 128 53rd St Se, Washington, DC?

128 53rd St Se, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,129 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 128 53rd St Se, Washington, DC built?

128 53rd St Se, Washington, DC was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 128 53rd St Se, Washington, DC?

128 53rd St Se, Washington, DC is assigned to C. W. Harris Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Kelly Miller Middle School (middle), rated D+; H.D. Woodson High School (high), rated C-. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 128 53rd St Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20019?

Among the 13,474 homes in Washington 20019, it is worth more than 8% of them ($204,788 against a typical $335,656), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($181 against a typical $294), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,129 ft² against a typical 1,152 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (1,575 ft² against a typical 2,614 ft²) and it is newer than 19% of them (1939 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 3% 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 128 53rd St Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 128 53rd St Se, Washington, DC was $14,565. The county assessed it at $291,300.

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