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$250,215$326 / 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 81How 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 $120,000 on Aug 24, 2004

1440 HOWARD RD SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20020
2
Beds
1
Baths
768 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.
1,152 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$250K
$203K low$298K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · Aug 24, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,694 (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.$246,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$127,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$118,780
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$242,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$246,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
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.2011
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
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.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Moten Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Anacostia High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Kramer Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20020These 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.136
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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
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.53,975
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,286 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,456
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,253
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

1440 Howard Rd 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 93% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Sheridan / Barry Farm / Buena Vista
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Washington 20020
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Washington 20020
  • Older than 79% of homes in Sheridan / Barry Farm / Buena Vista

What homes are worth in Washington 20020

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

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$73K$727K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Washington 20020.

How it measures up in Washington 20020

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20020.

Estimated value$250,215
CheaperTypical $335,171Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$326
CheaperTypical $270Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area768 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 1440 Howard Rd Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSheridan / Barry Farm / Buena VistaWashington 20020District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$250,21547% of homes27% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32689% of homes74% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than768 ft²16% of homes11% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,152 ft²33% of homes14% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than194521% of homes50% of homes58% of homes

About 1440 Howard Rd Se

How much is 1440 Howard Rd Se, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1440 Howard Rd Se, Washington, DC is $250,215 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $202,556 to $297,874. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1440 Howard Rd Se, Washington, DC last sell?

1440 Howard Rd Se, Washington, DC last sold on Aug 24, 2004 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1440 Howard Rd Se, Washington, DC?

1440 Howard Rd Se, Washington, DC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 768 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 1440 Howard Rd Se, Washington, DC built?

1440 Howard Rd Se, Washington, DC was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1440 Howard Rd Se, Washington, DC?

1440 Howard Rd Se, Washington, DC is assigned to Moten Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Anacostia High School (high), rated D-; Kramer Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1440 Howard Rd Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20020?

Among the 10,824 homes in Washington 20020, it is worth more than 27% of them ($250,215 against a typical $335,171), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($326 against a typical $270), it is bigger than 11% of them (768 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 2,352 ft²) and it is newer than 50% of them (1945 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 7% 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 1440 Howard Rd Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1440 Howard Rd Se, Washington, DC was $1,694. The county assessed it at $246,700.

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