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Row HouseResidential
$1,046,978$500 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $1,045,000 on Oct 22, 2019

78 R ST NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20001
5
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,096 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.
1,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
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

$1M
$978K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,045,000 · Oct 22, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,859 (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.$1,132,060 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$532,050
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$600,010
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,090,320
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,132,060

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Row House
CountyDistrict Of Columbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
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
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 · 65 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.

H
Dunbar High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Langley Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
M
McKinley Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20001These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
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.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.49,672
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.23,809 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,237
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,348
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

78 R St Nw 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 more than 96% of homes in Edgewood / Bloomingdale / Truxton Circle / Eckington
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Washington 20001
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Edgewood / Bloomingdale / Truxton Circle / Eckington
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Washington 20001
  • Older than 96% of homes in District of Columbia County

What homes are worth in Washington 20001

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

This home
$287K$2M

This home is worth more than 89% of homes in Washington 20001.

How it measures up in Washington 20001

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20001.

Estimated value$1,046,978
CheaperTypical $617,058Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$500
CheaperTypical $607Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area2,096 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,100 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size1,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 784 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 78 R St Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEdgewood / Bloomingdale / Truxton Circle / EckingtonWashington 20001District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,046,97896% of homes89% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50055% of homes20% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than2,096 ft²90% of homes89% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,500 ft²65% of homes77% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than18955% of homes8% of homes4% of homes

About 78 R St Nw

How much is 78 R St Nw, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 R St Nw, Washington, DC is $1,046,978 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $978,033 to $1,115,923. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 R St Nw, Washington, DC last sell?

78 R St Nw, Washington, DC last sold on Oct 22, 2019 for $1,045,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 R St Nw, Washington, DC?

78 R St Nw, Washington, DC has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,096 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 78 R St Nw, Washington, DC built?

78 R St Nw, Washington, DC was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 R St Nw, Washington, DC?

78 R St Nw, Washington, DC is assigned to Dunbar High School (high), rated D; Langley Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; McKinley Middle School (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 78 R St Nw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20001?

Among the 12,949 homes in Washington 20001, it is worth more than 89% of them ($1,046,978 against a typical $617,058), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($500 against a typical $607), it is bigger than 89% of them (2,096 ft² against a typical 1,100 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (1,500 ft² against a typical 784 ft²) and it is newer than 8% of them (1895 against a typical 1924). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 80% 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 78 R St Nw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 R St Nw, Washington, DC was $8,859. The county assessed it at $1,132,060.

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