District of Columbia property record for 1342 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,152 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,234 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Refinance |
| APN | 1037 0066 |
| Primary APN | 1037 0066 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,152 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,076 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,320 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 1342 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip | 20003-2365 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | RF-1 |
| Legal Description | SQUARE 1037 LOT 0066 NBHD: OLD CITY 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLD CITY 1 |
| Legal Block | 1037 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0066 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 6700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Capitol Hill Historic District listed 1976 · 8,200 contributing resources · NRIS 76002127 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 1342 Independence Ave SE acquired it in December 2008.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of November 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1342 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-2365 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000127564 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Property Address | 1342 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-2478 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | CAPITOL SETTLEMENTS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000136009 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021136009 |
| Name | DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1342 Independence Ave SE was $11,234.
Source: District of Columbia assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Federal District & City | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Unified School District | District of Columbia Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,234.00 | $1,321,760 Land $610,530 Building $711,230 | $1,321,760 Land $610,530 Building $711,230 |
| 2023 | $10,683.00 | $1,235,140 Land $583,350 Building $651,790 | $1,235,140 Land $583,350 Building $651,790 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 1342 Independence Ave SE; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2003 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 1342 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | D.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY serves 632,323 people · EPA ID DC0000002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT DIVISION. |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2,006 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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