1656 U St SE, Washington, DC 20020 Property Records

District of Columbia property record for 1656 U St SE, Washington, DC 20020

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size0.062 acres (2,684 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$270,000 (May 2008)
Tax Bill$3,400 (2025)
APN5765-0850

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5765-0850

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,540 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,310 sqft
Basement Area770 sqft
FlooringWood

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1935
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof TypeSawtooth
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area2,684 sqft (0.062 acres)
PorchPorch
Porch Area80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1656 U ST SE
CityWASHINGTON
StateDC
Zip20020-4831
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-3
Legal DescriptionSQUARE 5765 LOT 0850 NBHD: ANACOSTIA
Legal SubdivisionANACOSTIA
Legal Block5765
Legal Lot Number850
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Township / Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract7504

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Anacostia Historic District
listed 1978 · 550 contributing resources · NRIS 78003050

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

Owner

Source: District of Columbia records, as of September 17, 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address977 LACON DR, NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23608-2526
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 7, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 7, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 8, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200849165
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: District of Columbia assessment roll, as of October 29, 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$3,400.00 (+3.94%)$400,110 (+5.53%) Land $156,910 Building $243,200$400,110 (+5.53%) Land $156,910 Building $243,200
2023$3,271.00 (+11.22%)$379,130 (+9.57%) Land $148,180 Building $230,950$379,130 (+9.57%) Land $148,180 Building $230,950
2022$2,941.00$346,010 Land $143,650 Building $202,360$346,010 Land $143,650 Building $202,360

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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 1,137 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
940 / 880
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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