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$504,190$419 / 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 90How 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 $505,051 on Feb 18, 2026

642 FARADAY PL NE

WASHINGTON, DC 20017
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,204 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.
1,654 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$504K
$454K low$554K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$505,051 · Feb 18, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,068 (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.$478,540 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$299,610
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$178,930
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$469,490
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$478,540

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1961
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
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.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 108 ft²

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
Bunker Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Brookland Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Dunbar High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20017These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,376
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,824 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,401
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$136,202
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

642 Faraday Pl Ne 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 less per square foot than 70% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Michigan Park / University Heights

What homes are worth in Washington 20017

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

This home
$219K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Washington 20017.

How it measures up in Washington 20017

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20017.

Estimated value$504,190
CheaperTypical $544,116Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$419
CheaperTypical $440Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area1,204 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,223 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size1,654 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 642 Faraday Pl Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMichigan Park / University HeightsWashington 20017District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$504,19039% of homes41% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41945% of homes43% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,204 ft²50% of homes48% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,654 ft²14% of homes30% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than194960% of homes51% of homes62% of homes

About 642 Faraday Pl Ne

How much is 642 Faraday Pl Ne, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 642 Faraday Pl Ne, Washington, DC is $504,190 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $454,362 to $554,018. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 642 Faraday Pl Ne, Washington, DC last sell?

642 Faraday Pl Ne, Washington, DC last sold on Feb 18, 2026 for $505,051, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 642 Faraday Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

642 Faraday Pl Ne, Washington, DC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,204 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 642 Faraday Pl Ne, Washington, DC built?

642 Faraday Pl Ne, Washington, DC was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 642 Faraday Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

642 Faraday Pl Ne, Washington, DC is assigned to Bunker Hill Elementary School (elementary); Brookland Middle School (middle), rated C-; Dunbar 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 642 Faraday Pl Ne, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20017?

Among the 6,945 homes in Washington 20017, it is worth more than 41% of them ($504,190 against a typical $544,116), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($419 against a typical $440), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,204 ft² against a typical 1,223 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (1,654 ft² against a typical 2,352 ft²) and it is newer than 51% of them (1949 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 42% 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 642 Faraday Pl Ne, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 642 Faraday Pl Ne, Washington, DC was $4,068. The county assessed it at $478,540.

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