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$326,918$284 / 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 87How 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

3989 ALABAMA AVE SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20020
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,152 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.
2,052 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$327K
$283K low$371K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,936 (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.$345,360 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$137,910
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$207,450
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$339,150
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$345,360

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Row House
CountyDistrict Of Columbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
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
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
Beers Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Sousa Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Anacostia High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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

3989 Alabama Ave 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.

  • Worth less than 83% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Twining / Fairlawn / Randle / Dupont Park / Fort Davis Park

What homes are worth in Washington 20020

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

This home
$73K$721K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Washington 20020.

How it measures up in Washington 20020

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

Estimated value$326,918
CheaperTypical $335,577Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$284
CheaperTypical $270Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size2,052 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 3989 Alabama Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTwining / Fairlawn / Randle / Dupont Park / Fort Davis ParkWashington 20020District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$326,91828% of homes47% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28428% of homes57% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²47% of homes44% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,052 ft²34% of homes42% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than194051% of homes40% of homes53% of homes

About 3989 Alabama Ave Se

How much is 3989 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3989 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC is $326,918 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $282,919 to $370,917. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 3989 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC?

3989 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,152 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 3989 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC built?

3989 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3989 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC?

3989 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC is assigned to Beers Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Sousa Middle School (middle), rated C-; Anacostia 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 3989 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20020?

Among the 10,820 homes in Washington 20020, it is worth more than 47% of them ($326,918 against a typical $335,577), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($284 against a typical $270), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (2,052 ft² against a typical 2,352 ft²) and it is newer than 40% of them (1940 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 17% 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 3989 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3989 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC was $2,936. The county assessed it at $345,360.

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