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$139,002$130 / 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 85How 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

51 GALVESTON PL SW APT A

WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Building report
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,070 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.
2,187 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1943
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$139K
$118K low$160K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$331 (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.$136,510 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,950
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$95,560
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$135,570
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$136,510

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountyDistrict Of Columbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.2 mi
H
Ballou High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Hart Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 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

51 Galveston Pl Sw Apt A 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 98% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in District of Columbia County
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Washington 20032
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Washington 20032

What homes are worth in Washington 20032

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

This home
$84K$668K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Washington 20032.

How it measures up in Washington 20032

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20032.

Estimated value$139,002
CheaperTypical $340,000Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$130
CheaperTypical $277Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area1,070 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size2,187 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,439 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1943
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 51 Galveston Pl Sw Apt A ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashington 20032District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$139,00213% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1303% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,070 ft²33% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,187 ft²44% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than194329% of homes57% of homes

About 51 Galveston Pl Sw Apt A

How much is 51 Galveston Pl Sw Apt A, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 51 Galveston Pl Sw Apt A, Washington, DC is $139,002 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $117,789 to $160,215. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 51 Galveston Pl Sw Apt A, Washington, DC last sell?

51 Galveston Pl Sw Apt A, Washington, DC last sold on Oct 1, 2000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 51 Galveston Pl Sw Apt A, Washington, DC?

51 Galveston Pl Sw Apt A, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,070 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 51 Galveston Pl Sw Apt A, Washington, DC built?

51 Galveston Pl Sw Apt A, Washington, DC was built in 1943, making it 83 years old.

What schools serve 51 Galveston Pl Sw Apt A, Washington, DC?

51 Galveston Pl Sw Apt A, Washington, DC is assigned to Patterson Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Ballou High School (high), rated F; 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 51 Galveston Pl Sw Apt A, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20032?

Among the 5,630 homes in Washington 20032, it is worth more than 13% of them ($139,002 against a typical $340,000), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($130 against a typical $277), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,070 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (2,187 ft² against a typical 2,439 ft²) and it is newer than 29% of them (1943 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 2% 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 51 Galveston Pl Sw Apt A, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Galveston Pl Sw Apt A, Washington, DC was $331. The county assessed it at $136,510.

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