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$449,461$456 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $335,000 on Feb 4, 2015

838 DELAFIELD ST NE

WASHINGTON, DC 20017
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
986 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.
2,383 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.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$449K
$411K low$488K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$335,000 · Feb 4, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,201 (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.$466,390 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$317,340
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$149,050
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$459,870
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$466,390

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.0.06
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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 · 35 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Bunker Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Brookland Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Dunbar High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20017These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
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.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,376
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,824 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,401
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$136,202
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

838 Delafield 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.

  • Worth less than 76% of homes in Michigan Park / University Heights
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Michigan Park / University Heights
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in District of Columbia County

What homes are worth in Washington 20017

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

This home
$222K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Washington 20017.

How it measures up in Washington 20017

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20017.

Estimated value$449,461
CheaperTypical $543,934Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$456
CheaperTypical $442Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area986 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,223 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size2,383 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 838 Delafield St Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMichigan Park / University HeightsWashington 20017District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$449,46124% of homes31% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45660% of homes55% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than986 ft²16% of homes22% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,383 ft²40% of homes51% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than194742% of homes42% of homes59% of homes

About 838 Delafield St Ne

How much is 838 Delafield St Ne, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 Delafield St Ne, Washington, DC is $449,461 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $411,105 to $487,817. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 Delafield St Ne, Washington, DC last sell?

838 Delafield St Ne, Washington, DC last sold on Feb 4, 2015 for $335,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 838 Delafield St Ne, Washington, DC?

838 Delafield St Ne, Washington, DC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 986 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 838 Delafield St Ne, Washington, DC built?

838 Delafield St Ne, Washington, DC was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 838 Delafield St Ne, Washington, DC?

838 Delafield St Ne, Washington, DC is assigned to Bunker Hill Elementary School (elementary); Brookland Middle School (middle), rated C-; Dunbar High School (high), rated C-. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 838 Delafield St Ne, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20017?

Among the 6,945 homes in Washington 20017, it is worth more than 31% of them ($449,461 against a typical $543,934), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($456 against a typical $442), it is bigger than 22% of them (986 ft² against a typical 1,223 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (2,383 ft² against a typical 2,352 ft²) and it is newer than 42% of them (1947 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 35% 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 838 Delafield St Ne, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Delafield St Ne, Washington, DC was $3,201. The county assessed it at $466,390.

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