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Last sold for $1,650,000 on Dec 28, 2009

1609 21ST PL SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20020
0
Baths
7,920 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,650,000 · Dec 28, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,903 (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.$1,047,360 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$282,480
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$764,880
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,047,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,047,360

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.2014
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(2)

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
Lawrence E. Boone Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Kramer Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Anacostia High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 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

1609 21st Pl 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.

  • Among the largest homes in District of Columbia County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Twining / Fairlawn / Randle / Dupont Park / Fort Davis Park

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 area7,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 2,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 1609 21st Pl Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTwining / Fairlawn / Randle / Dupont Park / Fort Davis ParkWashington 20020District of Columbia County
Living areabigger than7,920 ft²98% of homes96% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac92% of homes88% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than195173% of homes62% of homes64% of homes

About 1609 21st Pl Se

When did 1609 21st Pl Se, Washington, DC last sell?

1609 21st Pl Se, Washington, DC last sold on Dec 28, 2009 for $1,650,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1609 21st Pl Se, Washington, DC?

1609 21st Pl Se, Washington, DC has 7,920 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 1609 21st Pl Se, Washington, DC built?

1609 21st Pl Se, Washington, DC was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 1609 21st Pl Se, Washington, DC?

1609 21st Pl Se, Washington, DC is assigned to Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Kramer Middle School (middle), rated D+; Anacostia High School (high), rated D+. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1609 21st Pl Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20020?

Among the 10,820 homes in Washington 20020, it is bigger than 96% of them (7,920 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 2,352 ft²) and it is newer than 62% of them (1951 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 1609 21st Pl Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 21st Pl Se, Washington, DC was $8,903. The county assessed it at $1,047,360.

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