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$1,161,544$281 / 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 81How 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

5909 16TH ST NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20011
5
Beds
5 / 2
Baths
4,131 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.2M
$939K low$1.4M high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,334,470 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$529,150
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$805,320
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,320,730
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,334,470

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDistrict Of Columbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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.Porch · 168 ft²

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

E
Brightwood Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Ida B. Wells Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Coolidge High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20011These 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.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.68,016
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,150 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,669
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$147,497
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

5909 16th St 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.

  • Worth more than 94% of homes in Washington 20011
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Brightwood Park / Crestwood / Petworth / 16th Street Heights
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Brightwood Park / Crestwood / Petworth / 16th Street Heights
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Brightwood Park / Crestwood / Petworth / 16th Street Heights
  • Older than 66% of homes in District of Columbia County

What homes are worth in Washington 20011

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

This home
$226K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 94% of homes in Washington 20011.

How it measures up in Washington 20011

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20011.

Estimated value$1,161,544
CheaperTypical $614,491Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$281
CheaperTypical $446Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area4,131 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 2,134 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 5909 16th St Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrightwood Park / Crestwood / Petworth / 16th Street HeightsWashington 20011District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,161,54491% of homes94% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$281almost no homesalmost no homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than4,131 ft²98% of homes98% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac89% of homes89% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than192556% of homes38% of homes34% of homes

About 5909 16th St Nw

How much is 5909 16th St Nw, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5909 16th St Nw, Washington, DC is $1,161,544 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $939,177 to $1,383,911. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5909 16th St Nw, Washington, DC?

5909 16th St Nw, Washington, DC has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4,131 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 5909 16th St Nw, Washington, DC built?

5909 16th St Nw, Washington, DC was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5909 16th St Nw, Washington, DC?

5909 16th St Nw, Washington, DC is assigned to Brightwood Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Ida B. Wells Middle School (middle), rated B; Coolidge 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 5909 16th St Nw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20011?

Among the 17,669 homes in Washington 20011, it is worth more than 94% of them ($1,161,544 against a typical $614,491), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($281 against a typical $446), it is bigger than 98% of them (4,131 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 2,134 ft²) and it is newer than 38% of them (1925 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 84% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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