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$519,000$492 / 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 89How 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
Last sold for $430,000 on May 18, 2020

5237 KARL PL NE

WASHINGTON, DC 20019
5
Beds
3
Baths
1,054 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.
2,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$519K
$460K low$578K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$430,000 · May 18, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,135 (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.$486,460 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$140,080
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$346,380
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$480,150
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$486,460

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.2020
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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

Transaction History(4)

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
Burrville Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.1 mi
H
H.D. Woodson High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Kelly Miller Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20019These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.60,956
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,498 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,014
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,915
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

5237 Karl Pl Ne 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 94% of homes in Washington 20019
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Washington 20019
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Washington 20019

What homes are worth in Washington 20019

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

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$100K$587K

This home is worth more than 94% of homes in Washington 20019.

How it measures up in Washington 20019

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20019.

Estimated value$519,000
CheaperTypical $335,590Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$492
CheaperTypical $294Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area1,054 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,152 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,614 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 5237 Karl Pl Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDeanwood / Burrville / Grant Park / Lincoln HeightsWashington 20019District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$519,00093% of homes94% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49297% of homes98% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,054 ft²40% of homes41% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²41% of homes47% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than197079% of homes81% of homes76% of homes

About 5237 Karl Pl Ne

How much is 5237 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5237 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC is $519,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $460,415 to $577,585. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5237 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC last sell?

5237 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC last sold on May 18, 2020 for $430,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5237 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

5237 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,054 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 5237 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC built?

5237 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5237 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

5237 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC is assigned to Burrville Elementary School (elementary), rated D; H.D. Woodson High School (high), rated C-; Kelly Miller Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5237 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20019?

Among the 13,474 homes in Washington 20019, it is worth more than 94% of them ($519,000 against a typical $335,590), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($492 against a typical $294), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,054 ft² against a typical 1,152 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 2,614 ft²) and it is newer than 81% of them (1970 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 44% 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 5237 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5237 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC was $4,135. The county assessed it at $486,460.

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