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$393,355$321 / 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 91How 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 $400,000 on Mar 3, 2026

720 CONGRESS ST SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20032
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,224 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.
2,981 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
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

$393K
$359K low$427K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$400,000 · Mar 3, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,626 (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.$426,570 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$148,420
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$278,150
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$426,570
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$426,570

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.2016
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

Transaction History(4)

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.

M
Hart Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Martin Luther King Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Ballou High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 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%

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How this home compares

720 Congress St 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.

  • Worth less than 75% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in District of Columbia County

What homes are worth in Washington 20032

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

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$75K$649K

This home is worth more than 67% 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$393,355
CheaperTypical $347,405Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$321
CheaperTypical $281Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,224 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,218 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size2,981 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,483 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 720 Congress St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashington 20032District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$393,35567% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32169% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,224 ft²54% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,981 ft²62% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than194739% of homes60% of homes

About 720 Congress St Se

How much is 720 Congress St Se, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 720 Congress St Se, Washington, DC is $393,355 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $359,353 to $427,357. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 720 Congress St Se, Washington, DC last sell?

720 Congress St Se, Washington, DC last sold on Mar 3, 2026 for $400,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 720 Congress St Se, Washington, DC?

720 Congress St Se, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,224 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 720 Congress St Se, Washington, DC built?

720 Congress St Se, Washington, DC was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 720 Congress St Se, Washington, DC?

720 Congress St Se, Washington, DC is assigned to Hart Middle School (middle), rated C-; Martin Luther King Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Ballou 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 720 Congress St Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20032?

Among the 5,632 homes in Washington 20032, it is worth more than 67% of them ($393,355 against a typical $347,405), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($321 against a typical $281), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,224 ft² against a typical 1,218 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (2,981 ft² against a typical 2,483 ft²) and it is newer than 39% of them (1947 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 25% 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 720 Congress St Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 720 Congress St Se, Washington, DC was $3,626. The county assessed it at $426,570.

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