District of Columbia property record for 508 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
| Property Type | Row House |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.029 acres (1,296 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $579,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $9,240 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| APN | 0842 0801 |
| Primary APN | 0842 0801 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,296 sqft (0.029 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 508 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip | 20003-1143 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Row House |
| Local Zoning Code | RF-1/CAP |
| Legal Description | SQUARE 0842 LOT 0801 NBHD: CAPITOL HILL |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITOL HILL |
| Legal Block | 0842 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0801 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 6600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Capitol Hill Historic District listed 1976 · 8,200 contributing resources · NRIS 76002127 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
508 Independence Ave SE, a row house, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2003.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of November 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 508 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-1143 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 60316 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Property Address | 508 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-1143 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000008454 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021008454 |
| Name | FIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 508 Independence Ave SE was $9,240.
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 | $9,240.00 | $1,176,940 Land $644,880 Building $532,060 | $1,176,940 Land $644,880 Building $532,060 |
| 2023 | $8,895.00 | $1,120,200 Land $637,400 Building $482,800 | $1,120,200 Land $637,400 Building $482,800 |
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 508 Independence Ave SE; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
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 508 Independence Ave SE 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 |
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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 978 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 |
| DC Access Fixed Wireless | 200 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.
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