District of Columbia property record for 1438 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 12,214 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,232 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,000,000 (Dec 2010) |
| APN | 0205 0836 |
| Primary APN | 0205 0836 |
|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 12,214 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 824 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,232 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Street Address | 1438 U ST NW |
|---|---|
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip | 20009-3916 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | ARTS-2 |
| Legal Description | SQUARE 0205 LOT 0836 NBHD: OLD CITY 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLD CITY 2 |
| Legal Block | 0205 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0836 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Greater U Street Historic District listed 1998 · 1,580 contributing resources · NRIS 98001557 |
|---|---|
| Listed Area | Within L'Enfant Plan of the City of Washington, District of Columbia listed 1997 · 137 contributing resources · NRIS 97000332 |
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 1438 U St NW acquired it in August 2013.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of November 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2107 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008-2811 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000115461 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000095352 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | Additional exemption filed | $4,257,610 Land $2,905,110 Building $1,352,500 | $4,257,610 Land $2,905,110 Building $1,352,500 |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $4,965,090 Land $2,848,150 Building $2,116,940 | $4,965,090 Land $2,848,150 Building $2,116,940 |
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 1438 U St NW.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1438 U St NW 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 1,353 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, DC Access, Starry.
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