1008 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003 Property Records

District of Columbia property record for 1008 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

Property Summary

Property TypeRow House
Details4 bd · 4 ba · 1,708 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.03 acres (1,349 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$1,395,000 (Oct 2022)
Tax Bill$10,816 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage
APN0968 0038

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0968 0038

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,708 sqft Living Area
Basement Area662 sqft
FlooringWood
Fireplaces2 Fireplaces
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area1,349 sqft (0.03 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address1008 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE
CityWASHINGTON
StateDC
Zip20003-3920
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Row House
Local Zoning CodeRF-1
Legal DescriptionSQUARE 0968 LOT 0038 NBHD: CAPITOL HILL
Legal SubdivisionCAPITOL HILL
Legal Block0968
Legal Lot Number0038
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Township / Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract6700

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Capitol Hill Historic District
listed 1976 · 8,200 contributing resources · NRIS 76002127

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

1008 Independence Ave SE, a row house, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2022.

Source: District of Columbia records, as of November 10, 2025

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerCo-owner on File
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 5, 2022Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM
FIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Aug 9, 2017Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 5, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 5, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 9, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2022101209
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Recording DateOct 5, 2022
Property Address1008 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-3920
Document Number0000101209
Instrument DateSep 30, 2022
Instrument2022101209
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2022
Title CompanyUNIVERSAL TITLE COMPANY, UNIVERSAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1008 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-3920

Mortgage

Document Number0000101210
DateOct 5, 2022
Instrument2022101210
Lender
NameFIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Type Change DateOct 1, 2027
Change Frequency6 Months
Margin3

August 2017: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Recording DateAug 9, 2017
Property Address1008 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-3920
Document Number0000087611
Instrument DateAug 7, 2017
Instrument2017087611
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 17, 2021
Title CompanyKVS TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1008 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-3920

Mortgage

Document Number0000087612
DateAug 9, 2017
Instrument2017087612
Lender
NameFIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1008 Independence Ave SE was $10,816.

Source: District of Columbia assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
Federal District & CityWashington, District of Columbia
Unified School DistrictDistrict of Columbia Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$10,816.00$1,362,420 Land $656,280 Building $706,140$1,362,420 Land $656,280 Building $706,140
2023$10,232.00$1,256,900 Land $648,670 Building $608,230$1,256,900 Land $648,670 Building $608,230

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 1008 Independence Ave SE; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2026.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimSep 2026

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1008 Independence Ave SE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemD.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY
serves 632,323 people · EPA ID DC0000002
Water SourcePurchased surface water from WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT DIVISION.
Last State InspectionDec 2023
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2,006 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 2,000
DC Access
Fixed Wireless
200 / 50
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.

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