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2847 GAINESVILLE ST SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20020
0
Baths
14,480 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,083 (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.$1,068,640 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$417,850
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$650,790
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,207,520
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,068,640

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
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.2016
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Garfield Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Johnson Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Ballou High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20020These 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.136
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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.53,975
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,286 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,456
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,253
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

2847 Gainesville St Se 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.

  • Among the largest homes in District of Columbia County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Newer than 65% of homes in District of Columbia County

How it measures up in Washington 20020

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20020.

Living area14,480 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 2,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 2847 Gainesville St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWoodland / Fort Stanton / Garfield Heights / Knox HillWashington 20020District of Columbia County
Living areabigger than14,480 ft²95% of homes98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac89% of homes95% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than195245% of homes63% of homes65% of homes

About 2847 Gainesville St Se

When did 2847 Gainesville St Se, Washington, DC last sell?

2847 Gainesville St Se, Washington, DC last sold on Oct 13, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2847 Gainesville St Se, Washington, DC?

2847 Gainesville St Se, Washington, DC has 14,480 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 2847 Gainesville St Se, Washington, DC built?

2847 Gainesville St Se, Washington, DC was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 2847 Gainesville St Se, Washington, DC?

2847 Gainesville St Se, Washington, DC is assigned to Garfield Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Johnson Middle School (middle), rated D-; Ballou 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 2847 Gainesville St Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20020?

Among the 10,820 homes in Washington 20020, it is bigger than 98% of them (14,480 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 2,352 ft²) and it is newer than 63% of them (1952 against a typical 1946). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2847 Gainesville St Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2847 Gainesville St Se, Washington, DC was $9,083. The county assessed it at $1,068,640.

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