514 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003 Property Records

District of Columbia property record for 514 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

Property Summary

Property Type	Multi-Family Dwellings
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size	0.03 acres (1,310 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$9,657 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Refinance Dec 2020 Mortgage
APN	`0842-0829`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0842-0829`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Units	3 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,300 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,950 sqft
Basement Area	650 sqft
Flooring	Wood
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1908
Effective Year Built	Effective 1974
Architectural Style	Multi-Family
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Type	Sawtooth
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	1,310 sqft (0.03 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Radiant

Location & Zoning

Street Address	514 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE
City	WASHINGTON
State	DC
Zip	20003-1143
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning Code	RF-1/CAP
Legal Description	SQUARE 0842 LOT 0829 NBHD: CAPITOL HILL
Legal Subdivision	CAPITOL HILL
Legal Block	842
Legal Lot Number	829
Jurisdiction	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Township / Civil Division	WASHINGTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	6600

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

514 Independence Ave SE, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2020.

Source: District of Columbia records, as of October 12, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	514 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-1143
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 22, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Dec 8, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 30, 2014
Deed Sale	Jul 30, 2014
Prior Sale	Aug 31, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	2014 / 68596
Last Transfer Date	Feb 28, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000029057
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Property Address	514 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-1143
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 9, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000008613
Date	Jan 22, 2021
Instrument	2021008613

Lender

Name	FIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2036

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Property Address	514 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-1143
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000149892
Date	Dec 8, 2020
Instrument	2020149892

Lender

Name	FIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2036

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 514 Independence Ave SE was $9,657 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: District of Columbia assessment roll, as of October 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
Federal District & City	Washington, District of Columbia
Unified School District	District of Columbia Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$9,657.00 Homeowner's exemption	$1,226,000 Land $647,910 Building $578,090	$1,226,000 Land $647,910 Building $578,090
2023	$9,313.00	$1,169,690 Land $640,410 Building $529,280	$1,169,690 Land $640,410 Building $529,280

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 514 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.

Wildfire

The area around 514 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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