Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Row HouseResidential
$941,537$647 / 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 95How 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 $840,000 on Oct 24, 2019

1539 E ST SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20003
2
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.
1,280 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.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$942K
$898K low$985K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$840,000 · Oct 24, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,530 (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.$858,030 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$498,320
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$359,710
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$858,030
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$858,030

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Row House
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.2012
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.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 50 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Watkins Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Eastern High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Stuart Hobson Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20003These 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.116
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 100.38

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,569
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,327 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$155,862
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$181,959
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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

1539 E 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.

  • Worth more than 76% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Washington 20003
  • Older than 87% of homes in District of Columbia County

What homes are worth in Washington 20003

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

This home
$299K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Washington 20003.

How it measures up in Washington 20003

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20003.

Estimated value$941,537
CheaperTypical $874,763Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$647
CheaperTypical $703Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area1,456 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,336 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size1,280 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1908
OlderTypical 1917Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 1539 E St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashington 20003District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$941,53758% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$64730% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than1,456 ft²59% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,280 ft²55% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than190837% of homes13% of homes

About 1539 E St Se

How much is 1539 E St Se, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1539 E St Se, Washington, DC is $941,537 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $898,157 to $984,917. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1539 E St Se, Washington, DC last sell?

1539 E St Se, Washington, DC last sold on Oct 24, 2019 for $840,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1539 E St Se, Washington, DC?

1539 E St Se, Washington, DC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,456 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 1539 E St Se, Washington, DC built?

1539 E St Se, Washington, DC was built in 1908, making it 118 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1539 E St Se, Washington, DC?

1539 E St Se, Washington, DC is assigned to Watkins Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Eastern High School (high), rated D; Stuart Hobson Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1539 E St Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20003?

Among the 9,353 homes in Washington 20003, it is worth more than 58% of them ($941,537 against a typical $874,763), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($647 against a typical $703), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,456 ft² against a typical 1,336 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (1,280 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²) and it is newer than 37% of them (1908 against a typical 1917). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 76% 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 1539 E St Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1539 E St Se, Washington, DC was $6,530. The county assessed it at $858,030.

More homes on E St Se

Closest homes

More homes in Washington 20003

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 1539 E St Se on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map