2256 Cathedral Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 Property Records

District of Columbia property record for 2256 Cathedral Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 4 ba · 2,395 sqft · built 1909
Lot Size0.066 acres (2,853 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,424,250 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$14,296 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Sale
APN2206-0043

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2206-0043

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,395 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,321 sqft
Basement Area926 sqft
FlooringWood
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1909
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1979
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area2,853 sqft (0.066 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
PorchPorch
Porch Area163 sqft
Deck Area90 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemRadiant

Location & Zoning

Street Address2256 CATHEDRAL AVE NW
CityWASHINGTON
StateDC
Zip20008-1504
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRF-1
Legal DescriptionSQUARE 2206 LOT 0043 NBHD: GARFIELD
Legal SubdivisionGARFIELD
Legal Block2206
Legal Lot Number43
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Township / Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract501

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Washington Heights Historic District
listed 2006 · 347 contributing resources · NRIS 06000875

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 June 9, 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 RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address6216 MAZWOOD RD, ROCKVILLE, MD 20852-3528
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 6, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 6, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2020121499
Prior Transfer DateNov 8, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000125032
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Recording DateOct 6, 2020
Property Address2256 CATHEDRAL AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008-1504
Document Number0000121499
Instrument DateOct 5, 2020
Instrument121499
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 14, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$20,652.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2256 CATHEDRAL AVE NW WASHINGTON DC 200081504, WASHINGTON, DC 20008-1504

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$14,296.00 (+5.04%)$1,681,900 (+6.49%) Land $747,000 Building $934,900$1,681,900 (+6.49%) Land $747,000 Building $934,900
2023$13,610.00$1,579,380 Land $721,440 Building $857,940$1,579,380 Land $721,440 Building $857,940

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 Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1980)
Most Recent ClaimApr 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 601 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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