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Last sold for $313,900 on Jan 14, 2025

203 53RD ST SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20019
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,184 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.
1,774 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$313,900 · Jan 14, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,668 (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.$313,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$136,540
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$177,360
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$307,760
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$313,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
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.1963
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
C. W. Harris Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Kelly Miller Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
H.D. Woodson High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20019These 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.130
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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.60,956
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,498 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,014
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,915
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

203 53rd 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Capitol View / Marshall Heights / Benning Heights
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Washington 20019

How it measures up in Washington 20019

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20019.

Living area1,184 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,152 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size1,774 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,657 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 203 53rd St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCapitol View / Marshall Heights / Benning HeightsWashington 20019District of Columbia County
Living areabigger than1,184 ft²47% of homes53% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,774 ft²19% of homes23% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than195354% of homes67% of homes67% of homes

About 203 53rd St Se

When did 203 53rd St Se, Washington, DC last sell?

203 53rd St Se, Washington, DC last sold on Jan 14, 2025 for $313,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 203 53rd St Se, Washington, DC?

203 53rd St Se, Washington, DC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,184 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 203 53rd St Se, Washington, DC built?

203 53rd St Se, Washington, DC was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 203 53rd St Se, Washington, DC?

203 53rd St Se, Washington, DC is assigned to C. W. Harris Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Kelly Miller Middle School (middle), rated D+; H.D. Woodson High School (high), rated C-. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 203 53rd St Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20019?

Among the 13,476 homes in Washington 20019, it is bigger than 53% of them (1,184 ft² against a typical 1,152 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (1,774 ft² against a typical 2,657 ft²) and it is newer than 67% of them (1953 against a typical 1947). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 203 53rd St Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 203 53rd St Se, Washington, DC was $2,668. The county assessed it at $313,900.

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