District of Columbia property record for 538 3rd St NE, Washington, DC 20002
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
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| Details | 4,567 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.033 acres (1,443 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,700,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $19,047 (2025) |
| APN | 0754 0098 |
| Primary APN | 0754 0098 |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
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| Building Area | 4,567 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 1,135 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,443 sqft (0.033 acres) |
| Street Address | 538 3RD ST NE |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip | 20002-4921 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | RF-1/CAP |
| Legal Description | SQUARE 0754 LOT 0098 NBHD: OLD CITY 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLD CITY 1 |
| Legal Block | 0754 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0098 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 8301 |
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.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of November 10, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 658 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002-6006 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 10, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023098884 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 6, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201161479 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $19,047.00 (+33.2%) | $1,634,560 (+54.22%) Land $438,110 Building $1,196,450 | $1,634,560 (+54.22%) Land $438,110 Building $1,196,450 |
| 2023 | $14,300.00 | $1,059,890 Land $429,520 Building $630,370 | $1,059,890 Land $429,520 Building $630,370 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 1 (2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2019 · 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.
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 620 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, Believe Broadband, Starry.
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