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$364,380$260 / 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 94How 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 $139,500 on Apr 1, 2002

1838 VALLEY TER SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20032
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,400 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.
1,900 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
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

$364K
$343K low$385K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$139,500 · Apr 1, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$900 (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.$386,060 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$154,240
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$231,820
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$373,830
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$386,060

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.71 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.0.04
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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

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

E
Turner Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Johnson Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Ballou High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20032These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

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.9.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
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.37,987
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,940 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,170
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,190
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

1838 Valley Ter 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 78% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Washington 20032
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Washington 20032

What homes are worth in Washington 20032

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

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$78K$676K

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Washington 20032.

How it measures up in Washington 20032

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20032.

Estimated value$364,380
CheaperTypical $340,088Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$260
CheaperTypical $277Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size1,900 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,439 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 1838 Valley Ter Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashington 20032District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$364,38058% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26042% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,400 ft²66% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,900 ft²37% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than198682% of homes81% of homes

About 1838 Valley Ter Se

How much is 1838 Valley Ter Se, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1838 Valley Ter Se, Washington, DC is $364,380 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $343,461 to $385,299. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1838 Valley Ter Se, Washington, DC last sell?

1838 Valley Ter Se, Washington, DC last sold on Apr 1, 2002 for $139,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1838 Valley Ter Se, Washington, DC?

1838 Valley Ter Se, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,400 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 1838 Valley Ter Se, Washington, DC built?

1838 Valley Ter Se, Washington, DC was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1838 Valley Ter Se, Washington, DC?

1838 Valley Ter Se, Washington, DC is assigned to Turner Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Johnson Middle School (middle), rated D-; Ballou High School (high), rated F. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1838 Valley Ter Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20032?

Among the 5,631 homes in Washington 20032, it is worth more than 58% of them ($364,380 against a typical $340,088), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($260 against a typical $277), it is bigger than 66% of them (1,400 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (1,900 ft² against a typical 2,439 ft²) and it is newer than 82% of them (1986 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 22% 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 1838 Valley Ter Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1838 Valley Ter Se, Washington, DC was $900. The county assessed it at $386,060.

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