1491 Howard Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020 Property Records

District of Columbia property record for 1491 Howard Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020

Property Summary

Property Type	Row House
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size	0.033 acres (1,480 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$400,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,780 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`5870 0112`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5870 0112`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,216 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	608 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2003
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	1,480 sqft (0.033 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1491 HOWARD RD SE
City	WASHINGTON
State	DC
Zip	20020-4451
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Row House
Local Zoning Code	RA-1
Legal Description	SQUARE 5870 LOT 0112 NBHD: RANDLE HEIGHTS
Legal Subdivision	RANDLE HEIGHTS
Legal Block	5870
Legal Lot Number	0112
Jurisdiction	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Township / Civil Division	WASHINGTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	7407

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within the Suitland Parkway listed 1995 · 87 contributing resources · NRIS 95000604

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

Owner

1491 Howard Rd SE, a row house, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1491 HOWARD RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020-4451
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 7, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 7, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 6, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021159579
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

December 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Recording Date	Dec 7, 2021
Property Address	1491 HOWARD RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020-4451
Document Number	0000159579
Instrument Date	Dec 3, 2021
Instrument	2021159579
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 15, 2021
Title Company	KVS TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1491 HOWARD RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020-4451

Mortgage

Document Number	0000159580
Date	Dec 7, 2021
Instrument	2021159580

Lender

Name	FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Mortgage

Document Number	0000159581
Date	Dec 7, 2021
Instrument	2021159581

Lender

Name	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING FINANCE AGE

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1491 Howard Rd SE was $2,780.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
Federal District & City	Washington, District of Columbia
Unified School District	District of Columbia Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,780.00	$416,920 Land $136,560 Building $280,360	$416,920 Land $136,560 Building $280,360
2023	$2,660.00	$388,010 Land $128,730 Building $259,280	$388,010 Land $128,730 Building $259,280

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 1491 Howard Rd SE; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.

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	1 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 1491 Howard Rd SE is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 359 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	940 / 880

May also be available: AT&T.

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