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$491,938$455 / 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 92How 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

159 U ST NE

WASHINGTON, DC 20002
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,080 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.
1,314 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1913
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$492K
$452K low$532K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,400 (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.$635,280 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$434,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$200,480
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$629,220
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$635,280

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.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
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 · 83 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
McKinley Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Langley Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Dunbar High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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.12%
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.74,190
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,541 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,876
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$150,815
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%

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

159 U St 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 72% of homes in Washington 20002
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Washington 20002
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Edgewood / Bloomingdale / Truxton Circle / Eckington
  • Older than 80% 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.

This home
$248K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 28% 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$491,938
CheaperTypical $641,758Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$455
CheaperTypical $549Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,266 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size1,314 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1913
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 159 U St Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEdgewood / Bloomingdale / Truxton Circle / EckingtonWashington 20002District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$491,93835% of homes28% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45540% of homes26% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²32% of homes34% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,314 ft²52% of homes57% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than191342% of homes35% of homes20% of homes

About 159 U St Ne

How much is 159 U St Ne, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 U St Ne, Washington, DC is $491,938 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $451,580 to $532,296. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 159 U St Ne, Washington, DC?

159 U St Ne, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,080 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 159 U St Ne, Washington, DC built?

159 U St Ne, Washington, DC was built in 1913, making it 113 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 U St Ne, Washington, DC?

159 U St Ne, Washington, DC is assigned to McKinley Middle School (middle), rated C-; Langley Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Dunbar High School (high), rated C-. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 U St Ne, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20002?

Among the 20,241 homes in Washington 20002, it is worth more than 28% of them ($491,938 against a typical $641,758), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($455 against a typical $549), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,266 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (1,314 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²) and it is newer than 35% of them (1913 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 39% 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 159 U St Ne, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 U St Ne, Washington, DC was $5,400. The county assessed it at $635,280.

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