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$211,894$173 / 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 77How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

1638 V ST SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20020
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,224 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.
2,384 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
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

$212K
$163K low$261K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$899 (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.$345,380 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$153,290
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$192,090
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$337,970
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$345,380

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.0.06
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 · 28 ft²

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
Ketcham Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Anacostia High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Kramer Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 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

1638 V 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 less than 96% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in District of Columbia County

What homes are worth in Washington 20020

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

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$73K$727K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Washington 20020.

How it measures up in Washington 20020

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20020.

Estimated value$211,894
CheaperTypical $335,171Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$173
CheaperTypical $270Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,224 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size2,384 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 1638 V St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHistoric AnacostiaWashington 20020District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$211,89420% of homes23% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17317% of homes16% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,224 ft²41% of homes52% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,384 ft²48% of homes51% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than194152% of homes44% of homes54% of homes

About 1638 V St Se

How much is 1638 V St Se, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1638 V St Se, Washington, DC is $211,894 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $162,841 to $260,947. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1638 V St Se, Washington, DC last sell?

1638 V St Se, Washington, DC last sold on Jul 3, 2019, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1638 V St Se, Washington, DC?

1638 V St Se, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,224 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 1638 V St Se, Washington, DC built?

1638 V St Se, Washington, DC was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1638 V St Se, Washington, DC?

1638 V St Se, Washington, DC is assigned to Ketcham Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Anacostia High School (high), rated D-; Kramer Middle School (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 1638 V St Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20020?

Among the 10,824 homes in Washington 20020, it is worth more than 23% of them ($211,894 against a typical $335,171), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($173 against a typical $270), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,224 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (2,384 ft² against a typical 2,352 ft²) and it is newer than 44% of them (1941 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 4% 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 1638 V St Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1638 V St Se, Washington, DC was $899. The county assessed it at $345,380.

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