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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,500,000 on Feb 21, 2023

1281 SIMMS PL NE

WASHINGTON, DC 20002
10
Beds
12 / 2
Baths
3,697 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.
3,559 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1934
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
16
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.$1,500,000 · Feb 21, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,295 (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.$1,446,490 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$515,840
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$930,650
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,525,210
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,446,490

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
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.0.08
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 89 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.

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

E
Wheatley Education CampusC
Elementary · Grades EE–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Dunbar High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20002These 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.109
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 100.40

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.74,190
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,541 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,876
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$150,815
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

1281 Simms Pl Ne 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Washington 20002
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Washington 20002

How it measures up in Washington 20002

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20002.

Living area3,697 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size3,559 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1934
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 1281 Simms Pl Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIvy City / Arboretum / Trinidad / Carver LangstonWashington 20002District of Columbia County
Living areabigger than3,697 ft²97% of homesalmost all homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,559 ft²92% of homes97% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than193443% of homes62% of homes43% of homes

About 1281 Simms Pl Ne

When did 1281 Simms Pl Ne, Washington, DC last sell?

1281 Simms Pl Ne, Washington, DC last sold on Feb 21, 2023 for $1,500,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1281 Simms Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

1281 Simms Pl Ne, Washington, DC has 10 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, 3,697 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 1281 Simms Pl Ne, Washington, DC built?

1281 Simms Pl Ne, Washington, DC was built in 1934, making it 92 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 1281 Simms Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

1281 Simms Pl Ne, Washington, DC is assigned to Wheatley Education Campus (elementary), rated C; Dunbar 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 1281 Simms Pl Ne, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20002?

Among the 20,241 homes in Washington 20002, it is bigger than almost all of them (3,697 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (3,559 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²) and it is newer than 62% of them (1934 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1281 Simms Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1281 Simms Pl Ne, Washington, DC was $12,295. The county assessed it at $1,446,490.

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