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$1,109,523$603 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $805,000 on May 5, 2015

1738 BAY ST SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20003
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,840 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.
1,965 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1.1M low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$805,000 · May 5, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,884 (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.$1,017,330 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$531,630
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$485,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,008,220
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,017,330

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.2012
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.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 · 137 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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.

H
Eastern High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Payne Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Eliot-Hine Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 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%

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How this home compares

1738 Bay 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 more than 82% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Washington 20003
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Washington 20003
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Washington 20003

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
$299K$2M

This home is worth more than 74% 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$1,109,523
CheaperTypical $873,641Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$603
CheaperTypical $704Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,336 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size1,965 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1917Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 1738 Bay St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashington 20003District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,109,52374% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$60318% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than1,840 ft²79% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,965 ft²86% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than192764% of homes37% of homes

About 1738 Bay St Se

How much is 1738 Bay St Se, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1738 Bay St Se, Washington, DC is $1,109,523 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,069,123 to $1,149,923. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1738 Bay St Se, Washington, DC last sell?

1738 Bay St Se, Washington, DC last sold on May 5, 2015 for $805,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1738 Bay St Se, Washington, DC?

1738 Bay St Se, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,840 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 1738 Bay St Se, Washington, DC built?

1738 Bay St Se, Washington, DC was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1738 Bay St Se, Washington, DC?

1738 Bay St Se, Washington, DC is assigned to Eastern High School (high), rated C-; Payne Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Eliot-Hine Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1738 Bay St Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20003?

Among the 9,351 homes in Washington 20003, it is worth more than 74% of them ($1,109,523 against a typical $873,641), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($603 against a typical $704), it is bigger than 79% of them (1,840 ft² against a typical 1,336 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (1,965 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²) and it is newer than 64% of them (1927 against a typical 1917). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 82% 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 1738 Bay St Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1738 Bay St Se, Washington, DC was $7,884. The county assessed it at $1,017,330.

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