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$447,622$456 / 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 95How 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

712 EMERSON ST NE

WASHINGTON, DC 20017
2
Beds
1
Baths
981 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.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$448K
$423K low$472K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,249 (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.$473,770 (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.$174,160
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$465,130
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$473,770

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.0.04
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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

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 SchoolC
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Brookland Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Dunbar High SchoolD
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

712 Emerson St 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.

  • Worth less than 83% of homes in Michigan Park / University Heights
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Michigan Park / University Heights
  • 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.

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$235K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 27% 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$447,622
CheaperTypical $544,002Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$456
CheaperTypical $433Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area981 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,223 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size1,654 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 712 Emerson St Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMichigan Park / University HeightsWashington 20017District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$447,62217% of homes27% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45661% of homes59% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than981 ft²14% of homes20% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,654 ft²14% of homes30% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than194853% of homes48% of homes61% of homes

About 712 Emerson St Ne

How much is 712 Emerson St Ne, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 712 Emerson St Ne, Washington, DC is $447,622 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $423,160 to $472,084. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 712 Emerson St Ne, Washington, DC?

712 Emerson St Ne, Washington, DC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 981 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 712 Emerson St Ne, Washington, DC built?

712 Emerson St Ne, Washington, DC was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 712 Emerson St Ne, Washington, DC?

712 Emerson St Ne, Washington, DC is assigned to Bunker Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Brookland Middle School (middle), rated C; Dunbar High School (high), rated D. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 712 Emerson St Ne, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20017?

Among the 6,945 homes in Washington 20017, it is worth more than 27% of them ($447,622 against a typical $544,002), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($456 against a typical $433), it is bigger than 20% of them (981 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 48% of them (1948 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 35% 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 712 Emerson St Ne, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 712 Emerson St Ne, Washington, DC was $1,249. The county assessed it at $473,770.

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