District of Columbia property record for 537 4th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
| Property Type | Row House |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.034 acres (1,482 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,996 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Line of Credit Nov 2016 Loan Modification |
| APN | 0795 0836 |
| Primary APN | 0795 0836 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,482 sqft (0.034 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 537 4TH ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip | 20003-4222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Row House |
| Local Zoning Code | RF-1/CAP |
| Legal Description | SQUARE 0795 LOT 0836 NBHD: CAPITOL HILL |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITOL HILL |
| Legal Block | 0795 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0836 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 7000 |
Source: District of Columbia records · APN 0795 0836
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 4TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-4222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNITED BANK |
| Nov 21, 2016 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CARDINAL BK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Property Address | 537 4TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-4222 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000003938 |
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| Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021003938 |
| Name | UNITED BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 15, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Property Address | 537 4TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-4222 |
| Document Number | 0000019327 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 537 4TH ST SE WASHINGTON DC 200034222, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-4222 |
| Document Number | 0000019327 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 19327 |
| Name | CARDINAL BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MCLEAN, VA 22102 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: District of Columbia records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Federal District & City | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Unified School District | District of Columbia Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,996.00 (+3.32%) | $1,030,640 (+5.36%) Land $675,050 Building $355,590 | $1,030,640 (+5.36%) Land $675,050 Building $355,590 |
| 2023 | $7,739.00 | $978,210 Land $646,610 Building $331,600 | $978,210 Land $646,610 Building $331,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Capitol Hill Historic District listed 1976 · 8,200 contributing resources · NRIS 76002127 |
|---|---|
| Listed Area | Within L'Enfant Plan of the City of Washington, District of Columbia listed 1997 · 137 contributing resources · NRIS 97000332 |
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| DC Access Fixed Wireless | 200 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Radiate Holdings, Starry.
Based on FCC filings for 1,415 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | D.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY serves 632,323 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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