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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,680,000 on Aug 30, 2021

1872 CALIFORNIA ST NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20009
5
Beds
5 / 1
Baths
3,144 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.
1,224 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
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.$1,680,000 · Aug 30, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,003 (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.$1,737,260 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$544,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,193,140
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,658,860
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,737,260

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.2023
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Jackson-Reed High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20009These 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.117
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 100.33

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.92%
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.8.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,451
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.42,372 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$130,098
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$168,293
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

1872 California St Nw 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 95% of homes in Adams Morgan
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Adams Morgan
  • Older than 83% of homes in District of Columbia County

How it measures up in Washington 20009

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20009.

Living area3,144 ft²
SmallerTypical 920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size1,224 ft²
SmallerTypical 436 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 1872 California St Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAdams MorganWashington 20009District of Columbia County
Living areabigger than3,144 ft²95% of homes95% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,224 ft²83% of homes78% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than191033% of homes40% of homes17% of homes

About 1872 California St Nw

When did 1872 California St Nw, Washington, DC last sell?

1872 California St Nw, Washington, DC last sold on Aug 30, 2021 for $1,680,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1872 California St Nw, Washington, DC?

1872 California St Nw, Washington, DC has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3,144 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 1872 California St Nw, Washington, DC built?

1872 California St Nw, Washington, DC was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 4 stories.

What schools serve 1872 California St Nw, Washington, DC?

1872 California St Nw, Washington, DC is assigned to Oyster-Adams Bilingual School (elementary); Jackson-Reed High School (high), rated B+. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1872 California St Nw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20009?

Among the 14,471 homes in Washington 20009, it is bigger than 95% of them (3,144 ft² against a typical 920 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (1,224 ft² against a typical 436 ft²) and it is newer than 40% of them (1910 against a typical 1915). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1872 California St Nw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1872 California St Nw, Washington, DC was $14,003. The county assessed it at $1,737,260.

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