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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $599,900 on Oct 24, 2025

1626 VARNUM PL NE

WASHINGTON, DC 20017
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,875 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$599,900 · Oct 24, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,060 (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.$640,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$364,320
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$275,980
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$640,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$640,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
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.1979
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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 · 164 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Bunker Hill Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Brookland Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Dunbar High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20017These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
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.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,376
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,824 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,401
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$136,202
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

1626 Varnum Pl 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.

  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Michigan Park / University Heights
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Michigan Park / University Heights
  • Older than 68% of homes in Michigan Park / University Heights

How it measures up in Washington 20017

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20017.

Living area1,875 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,223 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 2,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 1626 Varnum Pl Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMichigan Park / University HeightsWashington 20017District of Columbia County
Living areabigger than1,875 ft²94% of homes90% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac92% of homes87% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than194032% of homes36% of homes53% of homes

About 1626 Varnum Pl Ne

When did 1626 Varnum Pl Ne, Washington, DC last sell?

1626 Varnum Pl Ne, Washington, DC last sold on Oct 24, 2025 for $599,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1626 Varnum Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

1626 Varnum Pl Ne, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,875 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 1626 Varnum Pl Ne, Washington, DC built?

1626 Varnum Pl Ne, Washington, DC was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1626 Varnum Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

1626 Varnum Pl Ne, Washington, DC is assigned to Bunker Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Brookland Middle School (middle), rated C; Dunbar 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 1626 Varnum Pl Ne, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20017?

Among the 6,945 homes in Washington 20017, it is bigger than 90% of them (1,875 ft² against a typical 1,223 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 2,352 ft²) and it is newer than 36% of them (1940 against a typical 1949). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1626 Varnum Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1626 Varnum Pl Ne, Washington, DC was $2,060. The county assessed it at $640,300.

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