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Last sold for $45,000 on May 24, 1995

1523 17TH ST SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20020
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,720 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.
2,618 ft²
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.
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.$45,000 · May 24, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,574 (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.$538,080 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$156,140
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$381,940
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$527,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$538,080

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.1 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
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.1950
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
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.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 · 111 ft²

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.

M
Kramer Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Anacostia High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Ketcham Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.4 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

1523 17th 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.

  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Twining / Fairlawn / Randle / Dupont Park / Fort Davis Park
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in District of Columbia County

How it measures up in Washington 20020

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

Living area2,720 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,217 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size2,618 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 1523 17th St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTwining / Fairlawn / Randle / Dupont Park / Fort Davis ParkWashington 20020District of Columbia County
Living areabigger than2,720 ft²93% of homes91% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,618 ft²51% of homes57% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than194156% of homes44% of homes54% of homes

About 1523 17th St Se

When did 1523 17th St Se, Washington, DC last sell?

1523 17th St Se, Washington, DC last sold on May 24, 1995 for $45,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1523 17th St Se, Washington, DC?

1523 17th St Se, Washington, DC has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,720 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 1523 17th St Se, Washington, DC built?

1523 17th St Se, Washington, DC was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1523 17th St Se, Washington, DC?

1523 17th St Se, Washington, DC is assigned to Kramer Middle School (middle), rated D-; Anacostia High School (high), rated D-; Ketcham Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1523 17th St Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20020?

Among the 10,821 homes in Washington 20020, it is bigger than 91% of them (2,720 ft² against a typical 1,217 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (2,618 ft² against a typical 2,352 ft²) and it is newer than 44% of them (1941 against a typical 1945). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1523 17th St Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1523 17th St Se, Washington, DC was $4,574. The county assessed it at $538,080.

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