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$748,092$613 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

1609 5TH ST NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20001
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,220 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.
950 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$748K
$709K low$787K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,780 (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.$737,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$520,030
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$217,450
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$726,880
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$737,480

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.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Row House
CountyDistrict Of Columbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 67 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.

E
Seaton Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Cardozo Education CampusD+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.9 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20001These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
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.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.49,672
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.23,809 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,237
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,348
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%

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How this home compares

1609 5th St Nw 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 69% of homes in Washington 20001
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Logan Circle / Shaw / U Street
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Logan Circle / Shaw / U Street
  • Older than 91% of homes in District of Columbia County

What homes are worth in Washington 20001

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

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$284K$2M

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Washington 20001.

How it measures up in Washington 20001

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20001.

Estimated value$748,092
CheaperTypical $621,571Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$613
CheaperTypical $603Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,220 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,097 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size950 ft²
SmallerTypical 784 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 1609 5th St Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLogan Circle / Shaw / U StreetWashington 20001District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$748,09265% of homes69% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$61334% of homes54% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than1,220 ft²61% of homes56% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than950 ft²70% of homes55% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than190033% of homes22% of homes9% of homes

About 1609 5th St Nw

How much is 1609 5th St Nw, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1609 5th St Nw, Washington, DC is $748,092 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $709,381 to $786,803. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1609 5th St Nw, Washington, DC last sell?

1609 5th St Nw, Washington, DC last sold on Sep 5, 1997, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1609 5th St Nw, Washington, DC?

1609 5th St Nw, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,220 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 1609 5th St Nw, Washington, DC built?

1609 5th St Nw, Washington, DC was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1609 5th St Nw, Washington, DC?

1609 5th St Nw, Washington, DC is assigned to Seaton Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Cardozo Education Campus (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 1609 5th St Nw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20001?

Among the 12,943 homes in Washington 20001, it is worth more than 69% of them ($748,092 against a typical $621,571), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($613 against a typical $603), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,220 ft² against a typical 1,097 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (950 ft² against a typical 784 ft²) and it is newer than 22% of them (1900 against a typical 1924). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 65% 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 1609 5th St Nw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 5th St Nw, Washington, DC was $1,780. The county assessed it at $737,480.

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