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$745,335$863 / 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 93How 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

17 GESSFORD CT SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20003
2
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
546 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.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$745K
$690K low$801K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$657,835
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$526,268
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.12%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$87,500
COLUMBIA NATIONAL INC · R · recorded Mar 3, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,046 (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.$711,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$513,610
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$197,690
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$696,630
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$711,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Row House
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.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.01
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Watkins Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Eastern High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Stuart Hobson Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20003These 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.116
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 100.38

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
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.34,569
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,327 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$155,862
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$181,959
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

17 Gessford Ct 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 more than 65% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Washington 20003
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Washington 20003
  • Older than 91% of homes in District of Columbia County

What homes are worth in Washington 20003

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

This home
$298K$2M

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Washington 20003.

How it measures up in Washington 20003

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20003.

Estimated value$745,335
CheaperTypical $870,043Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$863
CheaperTypical $699Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,340 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size546 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1916Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 17 Gessford Ct Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashington 20003District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$745,33536% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$86388% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²20% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than546 ft²20% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than190024% of homes9% of homes

About 17 Gessford Ct Se

How much is 17 Gessford Ct Se, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Gessford Ct Se, Washington, DC is $745,335 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $690,167 to $800,503. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 17 Gessford Ct Se, Washington, DC?

17 Gessford Ct Se, Washington, DC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.01-acre lot.

When was 17 Gessford Ct Se, Washington, DC built?

17 Gessford Ct Se, Washington, DC was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Gessford Ct Se, Washington, DC?

17 Gessford Ct Se, Washington, DC is assigned to Watkins Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Eastern High School (high), rated D; Stuart Hobson Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Gessford Ct Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20003?

Among the 9,352 homes in Washington 20003, it is worth more than 36% of them ($745,335 against a typical $870,043), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($863 against a typical $699), it is bigger than 20% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,340 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (546 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²) and it is newer than 24% of them (1900 against a typical 1916). 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 17 Gessford Ct Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Gessford Ct Se, Washington, DC was $6,046. The county assessed it at $711,300.

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