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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $400,000 on Aug 24, 2005

448 EMERSON ST NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20011
4
Beds
5 / 1
Baths
1,740 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.
1,790 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
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.$400,000 · Aug 24, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,230 (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.$940,390 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$437,440
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$502,950
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$944,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$940,390

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
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.2007
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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 · 340 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.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Barnard Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.1 mi
M
MacFarland Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Roosevelt High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20011These 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.69
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 100.39

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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.68,016
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,150 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,669
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$147,497
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

448 Emerson St 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.

  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Washington 20011
  • Older than 67% of homes in District of Columbia County

How it measures up in Washington 20011

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20011.

Living area1,740 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,403 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size1,790 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,134 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1929Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 448 Emerson St Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrightwood Park / Crestwood / Petworth / 16th Street HeightsWashington 20011District of Columbia County
Living areabigger than1,740 ft²72% of homes78% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,790 ft²48% of homes39% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than192556% of homes38% of homes33% of homes

About 448 Emerson St Nw

When did 448 Emerson St Nw, Washington, DC last sell?

448 Emerson St Nw, Washington, DC last sold on Aug 24, 2005 for $400,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 448 Emerson St Nw, Washington, DC?

448 Emerson St Nw, Washington, DC has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 1,740 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 448 Emerson St Nw, Washington, DC built?

448 Emerson St Nw, Washington, DC was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 448 Emerson St Nw, Washington, DC?

448 Emerson St Nw, Washington, DC is assigned to Barnard Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; MacFarland Middle School (middle), rated B; Roosevelt 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 448 Emerson St Nw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20011?

Among the 17,670 homes in Washington 20011, it is bigger than 78% of them (1,740 ft² against a typical 1,403 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (1,790 ft² against a typical 2,134 ft²) and it is newer than 38% of them (1925 against a typical 1929). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 448 Emerson St Nw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 448 Emerson St Nw, Washington, DC was $7,230. The county assessed it at $940,390.

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