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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $750,000 on Apr 30, 2019

738 5TH ST NE

WASHINGTON, DC 20002
2
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,192 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.
866 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$750,000 · Apr 30, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,139 (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.$839,830 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$507,290
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$332,540
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$823,080
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$839,830

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
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.Hot Water
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

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
Ludlow-Taylor Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Stuart Hobson Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Eastern High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20002These 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.109
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 100.40

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
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.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.74,190
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,541 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,876
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$150,815
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

738 5th 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Washington 20002
  • Older than 98% of homes in District of Columbia County

How it measures up in Washington 20002

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20002.

Living area1,192 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,266 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size866 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 738 5th St Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNoMa / Stanton Park / Kingman ParkWashington 20002District of Columbia County
Living areabigger than1,192 ft²44% of homes43% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than866 ft²32% of homes30% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than18907% of homes4% of homes2% of homes

About 738 5th St Ne

When did 738 5th St Ne, Washington, DC last sell?

738 5th St Ne, Washington, DC last sold on Apr 30, 2019 for $750,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 738 5th St Ne, Washington, DC?

738 5th St Ne, Washington, DC has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,192 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 738 5th St Ne, Washington, DC built?

738 5th St Ne, Washington, DC was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 738 5th St Ne, Washington, DC?

738 5th St Ne, Washington, DC is assigned to Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Stuart Hobson Middle School (middle), rated A-; Eastern 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 738 5th St Ne, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20002?

Among the 20,242 homes in Washington 20002, it is bigger than 43% of them (1,192 ft² against a typical 1,266 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (866 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²) and it is newer than 4% of them (1890 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 738 5th St Ne, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 738 5th St Ne, Washington, DC was $7,139. The county assessed it at $839,830.

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