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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $118,000 on Nov 20, 2000

4738 S CAPITOL TER SW

WASHINGTON, DC 20032
8
Beds
3
Baths
1,600 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
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.$118,000 · Nov 20, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,912 (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.$460,180 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$156,090
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$304,090
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$441,640
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$460,180

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.2016
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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 · 28 ft²

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 · 0.3 mi
H
Ballou High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Hart Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 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%

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How this home compares

4738 S Capitol Ter 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 74% of homes in Washington 20032
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Newer than 67% of homes in District of Columbia County

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 area1,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,224 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 2,483 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 4738 S Capitol Ter Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashington 20032District of Columbia County
Living areabigger than1,600 ft²74% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac86% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than195364% of homes67% of homes

About 4738 S Capitol Ter Sw

When did 4738 S Capitol Ter Sw, Washington, DC last sell?

4738 S Capitol Ter Sw, Washington, DC last sold on Nov 20, 2000 for $118,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4738 S Capitol Ter Sw, Washington, DC?

4738 S Capitol Ter Sw, Washington, DC has 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,600 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 4738 S Capitol Ter Sw, Washington, DC built?

4738 S Capitol Ter Sw, Washington, DC was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 4738 S Capitol Ter Sw, Washington, DC?

4738 S Capitol Ter 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 4738 S Capitol Ter Sw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20032?

Among the 5,632 homes in Washington 20032, it is bigger than 74% of them (1,600 ft² against a typical 1,224 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 2,483 ft²) and it is newer than 64% of them (1953 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 4738 S Capitol Ter Sw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4738 S Capitol Ter Sw, Washington, DC was $3,912. The county assessed it at $460,180.

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