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$625,604$436 / 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 86How 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 $575,000 on May 2, 2016

8 WALNUT ST NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20012
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,435 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.
3,558 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
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

$626K
$535K low$716K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$575,000 · May 2, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,812 (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.$656,020 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$393,160
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$262,860
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$658,780
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$656,020

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.0.08
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 · 141 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
Coolidge High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Ida B. Wells Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Takoma Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.7 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

8 Walnut 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Takoma / Brightwood / Manor Park

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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$265K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 37% 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$625,604
CheaperTypical $743,092Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$436
CheaperTypical $475Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,435 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,646 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size3,558 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 8 Walnut St Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTakoma / Brightwood / Manor ParkWashington 20012District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$625,60461% of homes37% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43658% of homes35% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than1,435 ft²51% of homes38% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,558 ft²58% of homes34% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than194278% of homes56% of homes56% of homes

About 8 Walnut St Nw

How much is 8 Walnut St Nw, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 Walnut St Nw, Washington, DC is $625,604 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $535,099 to $716,109. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 Walnut St Nw, Washington, DC last sell?

8 Walnut St Nw, Washington, DC last sold on May 2, 2016 for $575,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8 Walnut St Nw, Washington, DC?

8 Walnut St Nw, Washington, DC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,435 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 8 Walnut St Nw, Washington, DC built?

8 Walnut St Nw, Washington, DC was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8 Walnut St Nw, Washington, DC?

8 Walnut St Nw, Washington, DC is assigned to Coolidge High School (high), rated C+; Ida B. Wells Middle School (middle), rated B-; Takoma Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Walnut St Nw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20012?

Among the 4,640 homes in Washington 20012, it is worth more than 37% of them ($625,604 against a typical $743,092), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($436 against a typical $475), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,435 ft² against a typical 1,646 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (3,558 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1942 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 56% 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 8 Walnut St Nw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Walnut St Nw, Washington, DC was $4,812. The county assessed it at $656,020.

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