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$720,161$600 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $62,500 on Nov 28, 2000

1438 AMES PL NE

WASHINGTON, DC 20002
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,200 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.
1,173 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1908
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

$720K
$695K low$746K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$62,500 · Nov 28, 2000
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.$505,661
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$404,529
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.30%
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.$214,500
MORTGAGESTAR INC · recorded Sep 23, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,410 (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.$754,170 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$495,850
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$258,320
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$746,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$754,170

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.0.03
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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.Porch · 143 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
Maury Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Eastern High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Eliot-Hine Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 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.13%
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.74,185
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,540 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,865
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$150,807
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%

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

1438 Ames 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.

  • Worth less than 69% of homes in Capitol Hill / Lincoln Park
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Capitol Hill / Lincoln Park
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Capitol Hill / Lincoln Park
  • Older than 87% of homes in District of Columbia County

What homes are worth in Washington 20002

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

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$229K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 62% 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.

Estimated value$720,161
CheaperTypical $618,285Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$600
CheaperTypical $538Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,262 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size1,173 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1908
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 1438 Ames Pl Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCapitol Hill / Lincoln ParkWashington 20002District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$720,16131% of homes62% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$60020% of homes65% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than1,200 ft²35% of homes44% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,173 ft²43% of homes47% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than190841% of homes22% of homes13% of homes

About 1438 Ames Pl Ne

How much is 1438 Ames Pl Ne, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1438 Ames Pl Ne, Washington, DC is $720,161 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $694,804 to $745,518. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1438 Ames Pl Ne, Washington, DC last sell?

1438 Ames Pl Ne, Washington, DC last sold on Nov 28, 2000 for $62,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1438 Ames Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

1438 Ames Pl Ne, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,200 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 1438 Ames Pl Ne, Washington, DC built?

1438 Ames Pl Ne, Washington, DC was built in 1908, making it 118 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1438 Ames Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

1438 Ames Pl Ne, Washington, DC is assigned to Maury Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Eastern High School (high), rated D; Eliot-Hine 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 1438 Ames Pl Ne, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20002?

Among the 20,241 homes in Washington 20002, it is worth more than 62% of them ($720,161 against a typical $618,285), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($600 against a typical $538), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,200 ft² against a typical 1,262 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (1,173 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²) and it is newer than 22% of them (1908 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 64% 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 1438 Ames Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1438 Ames Pl Ne, Washington, DC was $6,410. The county assessed it at $754,170.

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