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$1,019,425$594 / 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 92How 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

7957 ORCHID ST NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20012
3
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
1,716 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.
4,265 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1M
$941K low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,094 (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.$947,220 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$487,360
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$459,860
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$910,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$947,220

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.0.10
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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 · 235 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Shepherd Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Deal Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 mi
H
Jackson-Reed High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20012These 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.36
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 100.34

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,515
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,494 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$136,847
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$173,195
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

7957 Orchid 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 79% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Washington 20012
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Colonial Village / Shepherd Park / North Portal Estates
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Colonial Village / Shepherd Park / North Portal Estates

What homes are worth in Washington 20012

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

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$261K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 72% of homes in Washington 20012.

How it measures up in Washington 20012

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20012.

Estimated value$1,019,425
CheaperTypical $736,974Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$594
CheaperTypical $475Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,716 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,640 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size4,265 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 7957 Orchid St Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColonial Village / Shepherd Park / North Portal EstatesWashington 20012District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,019,42532% of homes72% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$59477% of homes84% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than1,716 ft²20% of homes54% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,265 ft²7% of homes41% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than194156% of homes54% of homes55% of homes

About 7957 Orchid St Nw

How much is 7957 Orchid St Nw, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7957 Orchid St Nw, Washington, DC is $1,019,425 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $941,141 to $1,097,709. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 7957 Orchid St Nw, Washington, DC?

7957 Orchid St Nw, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,716 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 7957 Orchid St Nw, Washington, DC built?

7957 Orchid St Nw, Washington, DC was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 7957 Orchid St Nw, Washington, DC?

7957 Orchid St Nw, Washington, DC is assigned to Shepherd Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Deal Middle School (middle), rated A+; Jackson-Reed High School (high), rated B+. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 7957 Orchid St Nw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20012?

Among the 4,640 homes in Washington 20012, it is worth more than 72% of them ($1,019,425 against a typical $736,974), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($594 against a typical $475), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,716 ft² against a typical 1,640 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (4,265 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1941 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 79% 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 7957 Orchid St Nw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 7957 Orchid St Nw, Washington, DC was $3,094. The county assessed it at $947,220.

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