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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $320,100 on Jan 4, 2016

39 GALVESTON PL SW

WASHINGTON, DC 20032
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,720 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.
4,252 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1943
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
16
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.$320,100 · Jan 4, 2016
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$346,000
PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION · recorded Apr 4, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,245 (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.$499,450 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$149,370
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$350,080
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$477,280
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$499,450

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.0.10
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 118 ft²

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
Patterson Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Ballou High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Hart Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20032These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

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.9.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
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.37,987
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,940 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,170
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,190
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

39 Galveston Pl Sw 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 92% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Washington 20032

How it measures up in Washington 20032

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20032.

Living area2,720 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size4,252 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,483 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1943
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 39 Galveston Pl Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashington 20032District of Columbia County
Living areabigger than2,720 ft²91% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,252 ft²78% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than194329% of homes57% of homes

About 39 Galveston Pl Sw

When did 39 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC last sell?

39 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC last sold on Jan 4, 2016 for $320,100, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 39 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC?

39 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,720 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 39 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC built?

39 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC was built in 1943, making it 83 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 39 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC?

39 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC is assigned to Patterson Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Ballou High School (high), rated D+; Hart Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 39 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20032?

Among the 5,632 homes in Washington 20032, it is bigger than 91% of them (2,720 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (4,252 ft² against a typical 2,483 ft²) and it is newer than 29% of them (1943 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 39 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 39 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC was $4,245. The county assessed it at $499,450.

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