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$226,063$162 / 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
Last sold for $235,000 on Nov 10, 2025

2226 CHESTER ST SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20020
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,398 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.
1,590 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
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

$226K
$187K low$265K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$235,000 · Nov 10, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,785 (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.$327,670 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$146,380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$181,290
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$316,910
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$327,670

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
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.1961
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.Metal
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 74 ft²Porch · 70 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Savoy Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Anacostia High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Kramer Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 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

2226 Chester 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 95% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Historic Anacostia
  • Among the oldest 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.

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$73K$730K

This home is worth more than 24% 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$226,063
CheaperTypical $336,491Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$162
CheaperTypical $271Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,398 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size1,590 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 2226 Chester St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHistoric AnacostiaWashington 20020District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$226,06322% of homes24% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16214% of homes12% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,398 ft²50% of homes64% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,590 ft²27% of homes28% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than19002% of homesalmost no homes9% of homes

About 2226 Chester St Se

How much is 2226 Chester St Se, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2226 Chester St Se, Washington, DC is $226,063 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $186,847 to $265,279. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2226 Chester St Se, Washington, DC last sell?

2226 Chester St Se, Washington, DC last sold on Nov 10, 2025 for $235,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2226 Chester St Se, Washington, DC?

2226 Chester St Se, Washington, DC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,398 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 2226 Chester St Se, Washington, DC built?

2226 Chester St Se, Washington, DC was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2226 Chester St Se, Washington, DC?

2226 Chester St Se, Washington, DC is assigned to Savoy Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Anacostia High School (high), rated D+; Kramer Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2226 Chester St Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20020?

Among the 10,820 homes in Washington 20020, it is worth more than 24% of them ($226,063 against a typical $336,491), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($162 against a typical $271), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,398 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (1,590 ft² against a typical 2,352 ft²) and it is newer than almost none of them (1900 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 5% 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 2226 Chester St Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2226 Chester St Se, Washington, DC was $2,785. The county assessed it at $327,670.

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