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$284,444$195 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

137 CHESAPEAKE ST SW

WASHINGTON, DC 20032
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,456 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
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

$284K
$268K low$301K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,169 (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.$372,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$160,470
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$212,330
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$357,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$372,800

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.2022
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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

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
Leckie Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Ballou High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Hart Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 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

137 Chesapeake 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 90% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Washington 20032
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Older than 81% 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
$85K$651K

This home is worth more than 39% 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$284,444
CheaperTypical $318,304Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$195
CheaperTypical $258Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,456 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,224 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 2,439 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 137 Chesapeake St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashington 20032District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$284,44439% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19520% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,456 ft²68% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac90% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than194119% of homes54% of homes

About 137 Chesapeake St Sw

How much is 137 Chesapeake St Sw, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 137 Chesapeake St Sw, Washington, DC is $284,444 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $268,091 to $300,797. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 137 Chesapeake St Sw, Washington, DC?

137 Chesapeake St Sw, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,456 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 137 Chesapeake St Sw, Washington, DC built?

137 Chesapeake St Sw, Washington, DC was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 137 Chesapeake St Sw, Washington, DC?

137 Chesapeake St Sw, Washington, DC is assigned to Leckie 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 137 Chesapeake St Sw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20032?

Among the 5,632 homes in Washington 20032, it is worth more than 39% of them ($284,444 against a typical $318,304), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($195 against a typical $258), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,456 ft² against a typical 1,224 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 2,439 ft²) and it is newer than 19% of them (1941 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 10% 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 137 Chesapeake St Sw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 137 Chesapeake St Sw, Washington, DC was $3,169. The county assessed it at $372,800.

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