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$289,559$283 / 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

53 ELMIRA ST SW

WASHINGTON, DC 20032
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,024 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.
2,140 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$290K
$276K low$303K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,352 (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.$276,720 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$130,410
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$146,310
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$265,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$276,720

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.0.05
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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(1)

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
Leckie Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Ballou High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Hart Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 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

53 Elmira St Sw 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 88% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Smaller than 69% 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
$81K$680K

This home is worth more than 36% 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$289,559
CheaperTypical $329,656Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$283
CheaperTypical $267Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,024 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size2,140 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,439 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 53 Elmira St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashington 20032District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$289,55936% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28359% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than1,024 ft²31% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,140 ft²43% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than194841% of homes61% of homes

About 53 Elmira St Sw

How much is 53 Elmira St Sw, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Elmira St Sw, Washington, DC is $289,559 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $276,101 to $303,017. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 53 Elmira St Sw, Washington, DC?

53 Elmira St Sw, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,024 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 53 Elmira St Sw, Washington, DC built?

53 Elmira St Sw, Washington, DC was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 53 Elmira St Sw, Washington, DC?

53 Elmira St Sw, Washington, DC is assigned to Leckie 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 53 Elmira St Sw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20032?

Among the 5,627 homes in Washington 20032, it is worth more than 36% of them ($289,559 against a typical $329,656), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($283 against a typical $267), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,024 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (2,140 ft² against a typical 2,439 ft²) and it is newer than 41% of them (1948 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 12% 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 53 Elmira St Sw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Elmira St Sw, Washington, DC was $2,352. The county assessed it at $276,720.

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