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$908,136$587 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

2229 OBSERVATORY PL NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20007
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,548 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.
1,598 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
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

$908K
$852K low$964K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,926 (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.$1,078,190 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$586,670
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$491,520
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,043,410
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,078,190

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Row House
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.2003
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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 · 102 ft²

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

E
Stoddert Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Hardy Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
MacArthur High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20007These 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.63
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 100.32

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,079
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,506 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$160,193
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$224,111
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

2229 Observatory Pl 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.

  • Worth more than 74% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Washington 20007
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Glover Park
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Glover Park

What homes are worth in Washington 20007

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

This home
$202K$5.6M

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Washington 20007.

How it measures up in Washington 20007

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20007.

Estimated value$908,136
CheaperTypical $1,229,764Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$587
CheaperTypical $786Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area1,548 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,476 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size1,598 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,525 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 2229 Observatory Pl Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGlover ParkWashington 20007District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$908,13665% of homes34% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$58752% of homes24% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,548 ft²83% of homes54% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,598 ft²70% of homes51% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than194251% of homes59% of homes56% of homes

About 2229 Observatory Pl Nw

How much is 2229 Observatory Pl Nw, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2229 Observatory Pl Nw, Washington, DC is $908,136 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $852,031 to $964,241. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 2229 Observatory Pl Nw, Washington, DC?

2229 Observatory Pl Nw, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,548 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 2229 Observatory Pl Nw, Washington, DC built?

2229 Observatory Pl Nw, Washington, DC was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2229 Observatory Pl Nw, Washington, DC?

2229 Observatory Pl Nw, Washington, DC is assigned to Stoddert Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Hardy Middle School (middle), rated A; MacArthur 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 2229 Observatory Pl Nw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20007?

Among the 9,902 homes in Washington 20007, it is worth more than 34% of them ($908,136 against a typical $1,229,764), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($587 against a typical $786), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,548 ft² against a typical 1,476 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (1,598 ft² against a typical 1,525 ft²) and it is newer than 59% of them (1942 against a typical 1938). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 74% 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 2229 Observatory Pl Nw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2229 Observatory Pl Nw, Washington, DC was $3,926. The county assessed it at $1,078,190.

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