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$142,982$188 / 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 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $75,500 on Feb 24, 2015

56 GALVESTON PL SW

WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Building report
3
Beds
1
Baths
762 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.
1,290 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.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$143K
$113K low$173K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$75,500 · Feb 24, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,937 (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.$243,510 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$73,050
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$170,460
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$254,850
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$243,510

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
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.2007
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Open
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
Patterson Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Ballou High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

56 Galveston Pl 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 98% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Washington 20032
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Washington 20032
  • Older than 71% 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
$73K$646K

This home is worth more than 12% 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$142,982
CheaperTypical $347,372Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$188
CheaperTypical $281Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area762 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size1,290 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,483 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1943
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 56 Galveston Pl Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashington 20032District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$142,98212% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18814% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than762 ft²13% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,290 ft²23% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than194329% of homes57% of homes

About 56 Galveston Pl Sw

How much is 56 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 56 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC is $142,982 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $112,573 to $173,391. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 56 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC last sell?

56 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC last sold on Feb 24, 2015 for $75,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 56 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC?

56 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 762 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 56 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC built?

56 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC was built in 1943, making it 83 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 56 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC?

56 Galveston Pl 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 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20032?

Among the 5,632 homes in Washington 20032, it is worth more than 12% of them ($142,982 against a typical $347,372), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($188 against a typical $281), it is bigger than 13% of them (762 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (1,290 ft² against a typical 2,483 ft²) and it is newer than 29% of them (1943 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 2% 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 56 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Galveston Pl Sw, Washington, DC was $1,937. The county assessed it at $243,510.

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