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$833,830$421 / 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 89How 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 $450,000 on Mar 22, 2004

1520 VARNUM ST NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20011
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,980 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.
3,122 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1922
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

$834K
$742K low$926K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$450,000 · Mar 22, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,133 (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.$839,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$479,820
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$359,380
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$831,230
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$839,200

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.0.07
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
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 · 426 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.

E
Powell Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Roosevelt High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
MacFarland Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20011These 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.69
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 100.39

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.92%
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.10%
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.68,016
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,150 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,669
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$147,497
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

1520 Varnum 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 81% of homes in Washington 20011
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in District of Columbia County
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Washington 20011
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Brightwood Park / Crestwood / Petworth / 16th Street Heights
  • Older than 77% of homes in Washington 20011

What homes are worth in Washington 20011

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

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$214K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Washington 20011.

How it measures up in Washington 20011

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20011.

Estimated value$833,830
CheaperTypical $606,106Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$421
CheaperTypical $438Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area1,980 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,403 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size3,122 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,091 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1929Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 1520 Varnum St Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrightwood Park / Crestwood / Petworth / 16th Street HeightsWashington 20011District of Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$833,83072% of homes81% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42131% of homes44% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,980 ft²82% of homes85% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,122 ft²80% of homes76% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than192234% of homes23% of homes27% of homes

About 1520 Varnum St Nw

How much is 1520 Varnum St Nw, Washington, DC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1520 Varnum St Nw, Washington, DC is $833,830 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $741,566 to $926,094. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1520 Varnum St Nw, Washington, DC last sell?

1520 Varnum St Nw, Washington, DC last sold on Mar 22, 2004 for $450,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1520 Varnum St Nw, Washington, DC?

1520 Varnum St Nw, Washington, DC has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,980 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 1520 Varnum St Nw, Washington, DC built?

1520 Varnum St Nw, Washington, DC was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1520 Varnum St Nw, Washington, DC?

1520 Varnum St Nw, Washington, DC is assigned to Powell Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Roosevelt High School (high), rated C; MacFarland Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1520 Varnum St Nw, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20011?

Among the 17,661 homes in Washington 20011, it is worth more than 81% of them ($833,830 against a typical $606,106), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($421 against a typical $438), it is bigger than 85% of them (1,980 ft² against a typical 1,403 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (3,122 ft² against a typical 2,091 ft²) and it is newer than 23% of them (1922 against a typical 1929). Measured against all of District of Columbia County, it is worth more than 71% 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 1520 Varnum St Nw, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1520 Varnum St Nw, Washington, DC was $7,133. The county assessed it at $839,200.

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