District of Columbia property record for 2252 Cathedral Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,251 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,816 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $15,033 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Transfer |
| APN | 2206-0045 |
| Primary APN | 2206-0045 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,251 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,248 sqft |
| Basement Area | 997 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,816 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 163 sqft |
| Deck Area | 145 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | Radiant |
| Street Address | 2252 CATHEDRAL AVE NW |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip | 20008-1504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | RF-1 |
| Legal Description | SQUARE 2206 LOT 0045 NBHD: GARFIELD |
| Legal Subdivision | GARFIELD |
| Legal Block | 2206 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| 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.
2252 Cathedral Ave NW, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in November 2017.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of October 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5400 NEVADA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015-1728 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000125264 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2252 CATHEDRAL AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008-1504 |
| Document Number | 0000125264 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 125264 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | OLYMPIA TITLE INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2252 CATHEDRAL AVE NW WASHINGTON DC 200081504, WASHINGTON, DC 20008-1504 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2252 Cathedral Ave NW was $15,033.
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 | $15,033.00 | $1,768,670 Land $745,170 Building $1,023,500 | $1,768,670 Land $745,170 Building $1,023,500 |
| 2023 | $14,246.00 | $1,654,850 Land $719,690 Building $935,160 | $1,654,850 Land $719,690 Building $935,160 |
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 2252 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 2252 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 95% of the US |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 601 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 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, DC Access, Starry, T-Mobile.
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