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Last sold for $666,600 on Apr 7, 2025

272 56TH ST NE

WASHINGTON, DC 20019
0
Baths
4,032 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.
3,404 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.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$666,600 · Apr 7, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,240 (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.$381,160 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$137,390
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$243,770
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$464,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$381,160

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Drew Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
H
H.D. Woodson High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Kelly Miller Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 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

272 56th St 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 District of Columbia County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • 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 area4,032 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,152 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size3,404 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,614 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 272 56th St Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDeanwood / Burrville / Grant Park / Lincoln HeightsWashington 20019District of Columbia County
Living areabigger than4,032 ft²95% of homes96% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,404 ft²66% of homes66% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than195365% of homes67% of homes67% of homes

About 272 56th St Ne

When did 272 56th St Ne, Washington, DC last sell?

272 56th St Ne, Washington, DC last sold on Apr 7, 2025 for $666,600, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 272 56th St Ne, Washington, DC?

272 56th St Ne, Washington, DC has 4,032 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 272 56th St Ne, Washington, DC built?

272 56th St Ne, Washington, DC was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 272 56th St Ne, Washington, DC?

272 56th St Ne, Washington, DC is assigned to Drew Elementary School (elementary), rated D; H.D. Woodson High School (high), rated C-; Kelly Miller 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 272 56th St Ne, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20019?

Among the 13,473 homes in Washington 20019, it is bigger than 96% of them (4,032 ft² against a typical 1,152 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (3,404 ft² against a typical 2,614 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 272 56th St Ne, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 272 56th St Ne, Washington, DC was $3,240. The county assessed it at $381,160.

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