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Last sold for $558,000 on Jun 23, 2026

56 FORRESTER ST SW

WASHINGTON, DC 20032
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,556 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.
3,638 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1943
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$558,000 · Jun 23, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,227 (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.$610,110 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$144,830
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$465,280
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$584,110
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$610,110

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
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.2017
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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
Patterson Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Ballou High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Hart Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 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

56 Forrester 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.

  • Bigger than 90% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Older than 71% 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.

Living area2,556 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,218 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size3,638 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,483 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1943
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 56 Forrester St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashington 20032District of Columbia County
Living areabigger than2,556 ft²89% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,638 ft²72% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than194329% of homes57% of homes

About 56 Forrester St Sw

When did 56 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC last sell?

56 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC last sold on Jun 23, 2026 for $558,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 56 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC?

56 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,556 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 56 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC built?

56 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC was built in 1943, making it 83 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 56 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC?

56 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC is assigned to Patterson Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Ballou High School (high), rated D+; 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 56 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20032?

Among the 5,632 homes in Washington 20032, it is bigger than 89% of them (2,556 ft² against a typical 1,218 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (3,638 ft² against a typical 2,483 ft²) and it is newer than 29% of them (1943 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 56 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Forrester St Sw, Washington, DC was $3,227. The county assessed it at $610,110.

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