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$335,000$593 / 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 97How 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 $320,000 on May 16, 2023

2556 UNIVERSITY PL NW APT 1

WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Building report
1
Beds
1
Baths
565 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.
316 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2022
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$335K
$325K low$345K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$320,000 · May 16, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,823 (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.$320,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$96,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$224,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$320,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$320,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountyDistrict Of Columbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.01
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
Cardozo Education CampusD-
High · Grades 7–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Marie Reed Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Columbia Heights Education CampusB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20009These 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.117
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 100.33

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,451
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.42,372 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$130,098
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$168,293
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

2556 University Pl Nw Apt 1 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 89% of homes in Columbia Heights / Park View
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Washington 20009
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Among the newest homes in Columbia Heights / Park View

What homes are worth in Washington 20009

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

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$233K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Washington 20009.

How it measures up in Washington 20009

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20009.

Estimated value$335,000
CheaperTypical $553,100Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$593
CheaperTypical $671Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area565 ft²
SmallerTypical 921 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size316 ft²
SmallerTypical 436 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built2022
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 2556 University Pl Nw Apt 1 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColumbia Heights / Park ViewWashington 20009District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$335,00011% of homes13% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$59359% of homes23% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than565 ft²10% of homes18% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than316 ft²16% of homes37% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than2022almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes

About 2556 University Pl Nw Apt 1

How much is 2556 University Pl Nw Apt 1, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2556 University Pl Nw Apt 1, Washington, DC is $335,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $324,562 to $345,438. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2556 University Pl Nw Apt 1, Washington, DC last sell?

2556 University Pl Nw Apt 1, Washington, DC last sold on May 16, 2023 for $320,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2556 University Pl Nw Apt 1, Washington, DC?

2556 University Pl Nw Apt 1, Washington, DC has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 565 square feet of living space and a 0.01-acre lot.

When was 2556 University Pl Nw Apt 1, Washington, DC built?

2556 University Pl Nw Apt 1, Washington, DC was built in 2022, making it 4 years old.

What schools serve 2556 University Pl Nw Apt 1, Washington, DC?

2556 University Pl Nw Apt 1, Washington, DC is assigned to Cardozo Education Campus (high), rated D-; Marie Reed Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Columbia Heights Education Campus (middle), rated B. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2556 University Pl Nw Apt 1, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20009?

Among the 14,474 homes in Washington 20009, it is worth more than 13% of them ($335,000 against a typical $553,100), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($593 against a typical $671), it is bigger than 18% of them (565 ft² against a typical 921 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (316 ft² against a typical 436 ft²) and it is newer than almost all of them (2022 against a typical 1915). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 18% 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 2556 University Pl Nw Apt 1, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2556 University Pl Nw Apt 1, Washington, DC was $1,823. The county assessed it at $320,000.

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