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$610,774$795 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $689,000 on May 19, 2023

542 NEWTON PL NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20010
3
Beds
2
Baths
768 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.
1,379 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
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

$611K
$581K low$640K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$689,000 · May 19, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,739 (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.$647,330 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$450,510
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$196,820
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$622,760
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$647,330

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Row House
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.0.03
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 60 ft²Porch · 40 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Bruce-Monroe Elementary School @ Park ViewB+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.1 mi
M
MacFarland Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Roosevelt High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20010These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,916
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29,338 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,369
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$145,122
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

542 Newton Pl 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Columbia Heights / Park View
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Washington 20010
  • Older than 77% of homes in District of Columbia County

What homes are worth in Washington 20010

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

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$255K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Washington 20010.

How it measures up in Washington 20010

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20010.

Estimated value$610,774
CheaperTypical $709,663Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$795
CheaperTypical $572Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area768 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,397 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size1,379 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,394 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1914Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 542 Newton Pl Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColumbia Heights / Park ViewWashington 20010District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$610,77447% of homes37% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$79596% of homes94% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than768 ft²23% of homes17% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,379 ft²62% of homes48% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than191658% of homes56% of homes23% of homes

About 542 Newton Pl Nw

How much is 542 Newton Pl Nw, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 Newton Pl Nw, Washington, DC is $610,774 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $581,308 to $640,240. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 Newton Pl Nw, Washington, DC last sell?

542 Newton Pl Nw, Washington, DC last sold on May 19, 2023 for $689,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 542 Newton Pl Nw, Washington, DC?

542 Newton Pl Nw, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 768 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 542 Newton Pl Nw, Washington, DC built?

542 Newton Pl Nw, Washington, DC was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 542 Newton Pl Nw, Washington, DC?

542 Newton Pl Nw, Washington, DC is assigned to Bruce-Monroe Elementary School @ Park View (elementary), rated B+; MacFarland Middle School (middle), rated B+; Roosevelt High School (high), rated C. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 Newton Pl Nw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20010?

Among the 7,310 homes in Washington 20010, it is worth more than 37% of them ($610,774 against a typical $709,663), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($795 against a typical $572), it is bigger than 17% of them (768 ft² against a typical 1,397 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (1,379 ft² against a typical 1,394 ft²) and it is newer than 56% of them (1916 against a typical 1914). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 54% 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 542 Newton Pl Nw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Newton Pl Nw, Washington, DC was $4,739. The county assessed it at $647,330.

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