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655 S CAROLINA AVE SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20003
4
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
1,252 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.
812 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,243 (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.$1,205,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$518,870
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$686,230
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,196,480
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,205,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
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.2016
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
Brent Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Eastern High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Jefferson Middle School AcademyC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20003These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,569
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,327 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$155,862
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$181,959
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

655 S Carolina Ave Se 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Washington 20003
  • Older than 91% of homes in District of Columbia County

How it measures up in Washington 20003

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20003.

Living area1,252 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,340 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size812 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1916Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 655 S Carolina Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashington 20003District of Columbia County
Living areabigger than1,252 ft²42% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than812 ft²29% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than190025% of homes9% of homes

About 655 S Carolina Ave Se

How big is 655 S Carolina Ave Se, Washington, DC?

655 S Carolina Ave Se, Washington, DC has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,252 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 655 S Carolina Ave Se, Washington, DC built?

655 S Carolina Ave Se, Washington, DC was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 655 S Carolina Ave Se, Washington, DC?

655 S Carolina Ave Se, Washington, DC is assigned to Brent Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Eastern High School (high), rated D; Jefferson Middle School Academy (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 655 S Carolina Ave Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20003?

Among the 9,352 homes in Washington 20003, it is bigger than 42% of them (1,252 ft² against a typical 1,340 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (812 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²) and it is newer than 25% of them (1900 against a typical 1916). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 655 S Carolina Ave Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 655 S Carolina Ave Se, Washington, DC was $10,243. The county assessed it at $1,205,100.

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