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$336,459$309 / 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 83How 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

1896 ALABAMA AVE SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20020
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,088 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.
2,582 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$336K
$278K low$395K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$365,840 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$140,640
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$225,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$362,730
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$365,840

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.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 · 0.3 mi
M
Johnson Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Ballou High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

1896 Alabama Ave 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 82% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Douglass / Shipley Terrace
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Washington 20020

What homes are worth in Washington 20020

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

This home
$74K$735K

This home is worth more than 51% 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$336,459
CheaperTypical $335,187Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$309
CheaperTypical $271Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,088 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size2,582 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 1896 Alabama Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDouglass / Shipley TerraceWashington 20020District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$336,45954% of homes51% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30981% of homes68% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,088 ft²34% of homes39% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,582 ft²63% of homes56% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than200677% of homes90% of homes89% of homes

About 1896 Alabama Ave Se

How much is 1896 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1896 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC is $336,459 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $277,733 to $395,185. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1896 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC?

1896 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,088 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 1896 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC built?

1896 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1896 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC?

1896 Alabama Ave 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 1896 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20020?

Among the 10,824 homes in Washington 20020, it is worth more than 51% of them ($336,459 against a typical $335,187), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($309 against a typical $271), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,088 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (2,582 ft² against a typical 2,352 ft²) and it is newer than 90% of them (2006 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 18% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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