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$809,925$486 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $432,552 on Dec 22, 2009

524 WHITTIER ST NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20012
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,668 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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

$810K
$769K low$851K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$432,552 · Dec 22, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,742 (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.$793,230 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$442,980
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$350,250
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$784,420
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$793,230

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.2015
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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(2)

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.

H
Coolidge High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Takoma Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Ida B. Wells Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20012These 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.36
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,515
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,494 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$136,847
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$173,195
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

524 Whittier 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 87% of homes in Takoma / Brightwood / Manor Park
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Takoma / Brightwood / Manor Park
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Takoma / Brightwood / Manor Park
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in District of Columbia County

What homes are worth in Washington 20012

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

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$281K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Washington 20012.

How it measures up in Washington 20012

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20012.

Estimated value$809,925
CheaperTypical $761,037Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$486
CheaperTypical $472Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,668 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,639 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 524 Whittier St Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTakoma / Brightwood / Manor ParkWashington 20012District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$809,92587% of homes56% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48673% of homes56% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,668 ft²73% of homes52% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac92% of homes76% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than193560% of homes40% of homes44% of homes

About 524 Whittier St Nw

How much is 524 Whittier St Nw, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 524 Whittier St Nw, Washington, DC is $809,925 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $768,912 to $850,938. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 524 Whittier St Nw, Washington, DC last sell?

524 Whittier St Nw, Washington, DC last sold on Dec 22, 2009 for $432,552, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 524 Whittier St Nw, Washington, DC?

524 Whittier St Nw, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,668 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 524 Whittier St Nw, Washington, DC built?

524 Whittier St Nw, Washington, DC was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 524 Whittier St Nw, Washington, DC?

524 Whittier St Nw, Washington, DC is assigned to Coolidge High School (high), rated C; Takoma Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Ida B. Wells Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 524 Whittier St Nw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20012?

Among the 4,640 homes in Washington 20012, it is worth more than 56% of them ($809,925 against a typical $761,037), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($486 against a typical $472), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,668 ft² against a typical 1,639 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1935 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 69% 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 524 Whittier St Nw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 524 Whittier St Nw, Washington, DC was $6,742. The county assessed it at $793,230.

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