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$1,395,775$1,020 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $849,000 on Jul 19, 2016

2817 CORTLAND PL NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20008
2
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
1,368 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.
1,727 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.4M
$1.3M low$1.5M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$849,000 · Jul 19, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,017 (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.$1,150,650 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$676,690
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$473,960
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,120,140
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,150,650

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDistrict Of Columbia
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.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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 · 26 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
Eaton Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Hardy Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
MacArthur High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20008These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.6%
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.30,683
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,489 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$138,340
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$178,293
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

2817 Cortland 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 88% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in District of Columbia County

What homes are worth in Washington 20008

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

This home
$203K$6.2M

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Washington 20008.

How it measures up in Washington 20008

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20008.

Estimated value$1,395,775
CheaperTypical $1,059,968Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1020
CheaperTypical $660Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area1,368 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,484 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size1,727 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,089 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1939Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 2817 Cortland Pl Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWoodley ParkWashington 20008District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,395,77556% of homes58% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$102095% of homes92% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than1,368 ft²46% of homes47% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,727 ft²56% of homes54% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than195063% of homes63% of homes63% of homes

About 2817 Cortland Pl Nw

How much is 2817 Cortland Pl Nw, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2817 Cortland Pl Nw, Washington, DC is $1,395,775 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,338,607 to $1,452,943. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2817 Cortland Pl Nw, Washington, DC last sell?

2817 Cortland Pl Nw, Washington, DC last sold on Jul 19, 2016 for $849,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2817 Cortland Pl Nw, Washington, DC?

2817 Cortland Pl Nw, Washington, DC has 2 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,368 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 2817 Cortland Pl Nw, Washington, DC built?

2817 Cortland Pl Nw, Washington, DC was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2817 Cortland Pl Nw, Washington, DC?

2817 Cortland Pl Nw, Washington, DC is assigned to Eaton Elementary School (elementary), rated B; 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 2817 Cortland Pl Nw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20008?

Among the 7,458 homes in Washington 20008, it is worth more than 58% of them ($1,395,775 against a typical $1,059,968), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($1020 against a typical $660), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,368 ft² against a typical 1,484 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (1,727 ft² against a typical 1,089 ft²) and it is newer than 63% of them (1950 against a typical 1939). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 88% 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 2817 Cortland Pl Nw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2817 Cortland Pl Nw, Washington, DC was $9,017. The county assessed it at $1,150,650.

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