District of Columbia property record for 2238 Observatory Pl NW, Washington, DC 20007
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,285 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $193,000 (Sep 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $3,257 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Sale |
| APN | 1301-1228 |
| Primary APN | 1301-1228 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,530 sqft |
| Basement Area | 510 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,285 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 92 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Street Address | 2238 OBSERVATORY PL NW |
|---|---|
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip | 20007-1847 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3/GT |
| Legal Description | SQUARE 1301 LOT 1228 NBHD: GLOVER PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | GLOVER PARK |
| Legal Block | 1301 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1228 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
2238 Observatory Pl NW, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2026.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2238 OBSERVATORY PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007-1847 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199758879 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000098930 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2238 OBSERVATORY PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007-1847 |
| Document Number | 0000098930 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202698930 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2238 OBSERVATORY PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007-1847 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2238 Observatory Pl NW was $3,257.
Source: District of Columbia assessment roll, as of October 29, 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 | $3,257.00 | $873,070 Land $561,880 Building $311,190 | $873,070 Land $561,880 Building $311,190 |
| 2023 | $6,131.00 | $823,370 Land $538,620 Building $284,750 | $823,370 Land $538,620 Building $284,750 |
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 2238 Observatory Pl NW; 3 flood insurance policies are 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 | 3 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.
The area around 2238 Observatory Pl 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 |
|---|
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 1,061 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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