District of Columbia property record for 2138 Cathedral Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
| Property Type | Row House |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 3,519 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.058 acres (2,559 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $16,747 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer |
| APN | 2205 0056 |
| Primary APN | 2205 0056 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,519 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,173 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,559 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2138 CATHEDRAL AVE NW |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip | 20008-1502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Row House |
| Local Zoning Code | RF-1 |
| Legal Description | SQUARE 2205 LOT 0056 NBHD: GARFIELD |
| Legal Subdivision | GARFIELD |
| Legal Block | 2205 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0056 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 501 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Washington Heights Historic District listed 2006 · 347 contributing resources · NRIS 06000875 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
2138 Cathedral Ave NW, a row house, is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2025.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of November 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | 2 Co-owners on File |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
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| Deed Names | 4 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000098742 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2138 CATHEDRAL AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008-1502 |
| Document Number | 0000098742 |
| Map Reference | LB 146 FO 4 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025098742 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2138 Cathedral Ave NW was $16,747.
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 | $16,747.00 | $2,060,180 Land $731,110 Building $1,329,070 | $2,060,180 Land $731,110 Building $1,329,070 |
| 2023 | $15,905.00 | $1,931,560 Land $706,100 Building $1,225,460 | $1,931,560 Land $706,100 Building $1,225,460 |
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 2138 Cathedral Ave NW; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1980 · tidal / storm surge |
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 risk around 2138 Cathedral Ave NW 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 98% 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.
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 249 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 | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, DC Access, Starry.
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