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$1,121,112$776 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

4938 47TH ST NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20016
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,445 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.
3,200 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.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1M low$1.2M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,853 (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.$1,040,810 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$586,020
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$454,790
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,013,140
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,040,810

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.2011
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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 · 268 ft²

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 · 0.9 mi
M
Deal Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 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

4938 47th 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.

  • Worth more than 82% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Friendship Heights / American University Park / Tenleytown
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Washington 20016

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$5M

This home is worth more than 46% 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$1,121,112
CheaperTypical $1,190,485Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$776
CheaperTypical $651Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,445 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,644 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size3,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,615 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1942Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 4938 47th St Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFriendship Heights / American University Park / TenleytownWashington 20016District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,121,11236% of homes46% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$77669% of homes73% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than1,445 ft²33% of homes42% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,200 ft²34% of homes46% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than192514% of homes11% of homes33% of homes

About 4938 47th St Nw

How much is 4938 47th St Nw, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4938 47th St Nw, Washington, DC is $1,121,112 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,047,305 to $1,194,919. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 4938 47th St Nw, Washington, DC?

4938 47th St Nw, Washington, DC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,445 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 4938 47th St Nw, Washington, DC built?

4938 47th St Nw, Washington, DC was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 4938 47th St Nw, Washington, DC?

4938 47th St 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 4938 47th St Nw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20016?

Among the 10,945 homes in Washington 20016, it is worth more than 46% of them ($1,121,112 against a typical $1,190,485), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($776 against a typical $651), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,445 ft² against a typical 1,644 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (3,200 ft² against a typical 3,615 ft²) and it is newer than 11% of them (1925 against a typical 1942). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 82% 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 4938 47th St Nw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4938 47th St Nw, Washington, DC was $3,853. The county assessed it at $1,040,810.

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