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$1,374,378$954 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

4812 ALTON PL NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20016
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,440 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.
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

$1.4M
$1.3M low$1.5M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,682 (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.$1,228,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$639,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$589,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,202,710
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,228,900

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDistrict Of Columbia
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.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Janney Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Jackson-Reed High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Deal Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20016These 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.58
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,707
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,033 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$163,956
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$223,672
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

4812 Alton Pl 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.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Friendship Heights / American University Park / Tenleytown
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Friendship Heights / American University Park / Tenleytown
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in District of Columbia County

What homes are worth in Washington 20016

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

This home
$230K$4.5M

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Washington 20016.

How it measures up in Washington 20016

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20016.

Estimated value$1,374,378
CheaperTypical $1,186,771Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$954
CheaperTypical $653Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,652 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 3,615 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1942Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 4812 Alton Pl Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFriendship Heights / American University Park / TenleytownWashington 20016District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,374,37864% of homes61% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$95495% of homes92% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²33% of homes41% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac73% of homes67% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than194062% of homes40% of homes53% of homes

About 4812 Alton Pl Nw

How much is 4812 Alton Pl Nw, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4812 Alton Pl Nw, Washington, DC is $1,374,378 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,278,627 to $1,470,129. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 4812 Alton Pl Nw, Washington, DC?

4812 Alton Pl Nw, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 4812 Alton Pl Nw, Washington, DC built?

4812 Alton Pl Nw, Washington, DC was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 4812 Alton Pl Nw, Washington, DC?

4812 Alton Pl Nw, Washington, DC is assigned to Janney Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Jackson-Reed High School (high), rated A; Deal Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4812 Alton Pl Nw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20016?

Among the 10,946 homes in Washington 20016, it is worth more than 61% of them ($1,374,378 against a typical $1,186,771), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($954 against a typical $653), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,652 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 3,615 ft²) and it is newer than 40% of them (1940 against a typical 1942). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 88% 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 4812 Alton Pl Nw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4812 Alton Pl Nw, Washington, DC was $9,682. The county assessed it at $1,228,900.

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