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Row HouseResidential
$875,000$694 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

526 21ST ST NE

WASHINGTON, DC 20002
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,260 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.
1,577 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
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

$875K
$782K low$968K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,403 (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.$635,640 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$427,180
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$208,460
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$624,890
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$635,640

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Row House
CountyDistrict Of Columbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
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.None
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 · 81 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Eliot-Hine Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Miner Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Eastern High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20002These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.74,190
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,541 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,876
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$150,815
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

526 21st St 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 76% of homes in Washington 20002
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Washington 20002
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in NoMa / Stanton Park / Kingman Park
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Washington 20002

What homes are worth in Washington 20002

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

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$258K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Washington 20002.

How it measures up in Washington 20002

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20002.

Estimated value$875,000
CheaperTypical $639,088Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$694
CheaperTypical $550Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,260 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size1,577 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 526 21st St Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNoMa / Stanton Park / Kingman ParkWashington 20002District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$875,00064% of homes76% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$69468% of homes80% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than1,260 ft²50% of homes50% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,577 ft²74% of homes71% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than193868% of homes69% of homes48% of homes

About 526 21st St Ne

How much is 526 21st St Ne, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 526 21st St Ne, Washington, DC is $875,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $782,305 to $967,695. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 526 21st St Ne, Washington, DC last sell?

526 21st St Ne, Washington, DC last sold on Jul 18, 2000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 526 21st St Ne, Washington, DC?

526 21st St Ne, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,260 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 526 21st St Ne, Washington, DC built?

526 21st St Ne, Washington, DC was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 526 21st St Ne, Washington, DC?

526 21st St Ne, Washington, DC is assigned to Eliot-Hine Middle School (middle), rated C+; Miner Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Eastern High School (high), rated D. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 526 21st St Ne, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20002?

Among the 20,241 homes in Washington 20002, it is worth more than 76% of them ($875,000 against a typical $639,088), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($694 against a typical $550), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,260 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (1,577 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²) and it is newer than 69% of them (1938 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 73% 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 526 21st St Ne, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 526 21st St Ne, Washington, DC was $5,403. The county assessed it at $635,640.

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