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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $245,000 on Jul 6, 2001

242 12TH PL NE

WASHINGTON, DC 20002
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,780 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.
2,975 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
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.$245,000 · Jul 6, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,509 (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.$1,354,010 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$712,510
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$641,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,354,010
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,354,010

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 60 ft²

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

E
Maury Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Eliot-Hine Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Eastern High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20002These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.87%
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.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.74,190
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,541 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,876
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$150,815
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

242 12th Pl Ne 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in NoMa / Stanton Park / Kingman Park
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in NoMa / Stanton Park / Kingman Park
  • Older than 83% of homes in District of Columbia County

How it measures up in Washington 20002

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20002.

Living area2,780 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size2,975 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 242 12th Pl Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNoMa / Stanton Park / Kingman ParkWashington 20002District of Columbia County
Living areabigger than2,780 ft²97% of homes96% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,975 ft²98% of homes95% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than191035% of homes29% of homes17% of homes

About 242 12th Pl Ne

When did 242 12th Pl Ne, Washington, DC last sell?

242 12th Pl Ne, Washington, DC last sold on Jul 6, 2001 for $245,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 12th Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

242 12th Pl Ne, Washington, DC has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,780 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 242 12th Pl Ne, Washington, DC built?

242 12th Pl Ne, Washington, DC was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 12th Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

242 12th Pl Ne, Washington, DC is assigned to Maury Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Eliot-Hine Middle School (middle), rated C+; Eastern High School (high), rated D. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 12th Pl Ne, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20002?

Among the 20,241 homes in Washington 20002, it is bigger than 96% of them (2,780 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (2,975 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²) and it is newer than 29% of them (1910 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 12th Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 12th Pl Ne, Washington, DC was $11,509. The county assessed it at $1,354,010.

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