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$395,229$318 / 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 88How 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

5253 KARL PL NE

WASHINGTON, DC 20019
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,242 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$395K
$349K low$442K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,115 (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.$484,080 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$177,580
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$306,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$478,960
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$484,080

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.0.19
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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.

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

5253 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 less than 73% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Deanwood / Burrville / Grant Park / Lincoln Heights

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 72% 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$395,229
CheaperTypical $335,590Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$318
CheaperTypical $294Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,242 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,152 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 2,614 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 5253 Karl Pl Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDeanwood / Burrville / Grant Park / Lincoln HeightsWashington 20019District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$395,22972% of homes72% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31864% of homes63% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,242 ft²56% of homes60% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac95% of homes95% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than198885% of homes84% of homes82% of homes

About 5253 Karl Pl Ne

How much is 5253 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5253 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC is $395,229 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $348,760 to $441,698. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5253 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC last sell?

5253 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC last sold on Mar 24, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5253 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

5253 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,242 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 5253 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC built?

5253 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5253 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

5253 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 5253 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 72% of them ($395,229 against a typical $335,590), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($318 against a typical $294), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,242 ft² against a typical 1,152 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 2,614 ft²) and it is newer than 84% of them (1988 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 27% 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 5253 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5253 Karl Pl Ne, Washington, DC was $4,115. The county assessed it at $484,080.

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