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$348,493$306 / 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 86How 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

1959 S ST SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20020
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,140 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.
2,850 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
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

$348K
$300K low$397K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$835 (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.$397,730 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$174,680
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$223,050
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$391,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$397,730

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.0.07
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 44 ft²

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

M
Kramer Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Anacostia High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Ketcham Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.5 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

1959 S 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 less than 81% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Older than 73% 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$730K

This home is worth more than 54% 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$348,493
CheaperTypical $335,171Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$306
CheaperTypical $271Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,140 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,218 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size2,850 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 1959 S St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTwining / Fairlawn / Randle / Dupont Park / Fort Davis ParkWashington 20020District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$348,49337% of homes54% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30640% of homes66% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than1,140 ft²44% of homes42% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,850 ft²57% of homes62% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than193938% of homes27% of homes50% of homes

About 1959 S St Se

How much is 1959 S St Se, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1959 S St Se, Washington, DC is $348,493 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $299,515 to $397,471. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1959 S St Se, Washington, DC?

1959 S St Se, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,140 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 1959 S St Se, Washington, DC built?

1959 S St Se, Washington, DC was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1959 S St Se, Washington, DC?

1959 S St Se, Washington, DC is assigned to Kramer Middle School (middle), rated D-; Anacostia High School (high), rated D-; Ketcham Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1959 S St Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20020?

Among the 10,821 homes in Washington 20020, it is worth more than 54% of them ($348,493 against a typical $335,171), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($306 against a typical $271), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,140 ft² against a typical 1,218 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (2,850 ft² against a typical 2,352 ft²) and it is newer than 27% of them (1939 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 19% 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 1959 S St Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1959 S St Se, Washington, DC was $835. The county assessed it at $397,730.

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