2221 Observatory Pl NW, Washington, DC 20007 Property Records

District of Columbia property record for 2221 Observatory Pl NW, Washington, DC 20007

Property Summary

Property TypeRow House
Details6 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.036 acres (1,602 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$6,830 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Transfer
APN1301 1261

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1301 1261

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,152 sqft Living Area
Basement Area576 sqft
FlooringWood

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area1,602 sqft (0.036 acres)
PorchPorch
Porch Area102 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address2221 OBSERVATORY PL NW
CityWASHINGTON
StateDC
Zip20007-1813
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Row House
Local Zoning CodeR-3/GT
Legal DescriptionSQUARE 1301 LOT 1261 NBHD: GLOVER PARK
Legal SubdivisionGLOVER PARK
Legal Block1301
Legal Lot Number1261
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Township / Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Block Group4
Census Block4005
Census Tract300

Owner

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

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
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address2221 OBSERVATORY PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007-1813
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual, Secondary Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateJun 7, 2023
Transfer Doc0000047761
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Recording DateJun 7, 2023
Property Address2221 OBSERVATORY PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007-1813
Document Number0000047761
Instrument DateJun 7, 2023
Instrument2023047761
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 8, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: District of Columbia assessment roll, as of January 1, 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$6,830.00 (+4.27%)$893,380 (+6.12%) Land $586,910 Building $306,470$893,380 (+6.12%) Land $586,910 Building $306,470
2023$6,550.00 (+6.89%)$841,890 (+5.28%) Land $562,610 Building $279,280$841,890 (+5.28%) Land $562,610 Building $279,280
2022$6,128.00$799,690 Land $541,030 Building $258,660$799,690 Land $541,030 Building $258,660

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies3 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

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 1,061 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Starry.

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