54 Observatory Cir NW, Washington, DC 20008 Property Records

District of Columbia property record for 54 Observatory Cir NW, Washington, DC 20008 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Square Footage1,698 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,067 sqft (0.116 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,325,000 (2019)
Tax Bill$11,965.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1937-0006

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,698 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,674 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area976 sqft Basement
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringWood Flooring
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialOther (not Classified) Roof
Lot Area5,067 sqft (0.116 acres)
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Deck Area87 sqft Deck
PorchPorch
Porch Area190 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemRadiant Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address54 OBSERVATORY CIR NW
CityWASHINGTON
StateDC
Zip20008-3611
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSQUARE 1937 LOT 0006 NBHD: OBSERVATORY CIRCLE
Legal SubdivisionOBSERVATORY CIRCLE
Legal Block1937
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Minor Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1020
Census Tract400

Owner

Source: District of Columbia records · APN 1937-0006

Assessment roll updated October 29, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individuals Owners
Mailing Address54 OBSERVATORY CIR NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008-3611
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 25, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Jun 13, 2019Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
THE COLUMBIA BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on Jun 13, 2019
  • Deed Sale Price on Jun 13, 2019
Deed Doc Number201962021
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

June 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Recording DateJun 25, 2026
Property Address54 OBSERVATORY CIR NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008-3611
Document Number0000062417
Instrument DateJun 16, 2026
Instrument202662417
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address54 OBSERVATORY CIR NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008-3611

Mortgage

Document Number0000062417,
DateJun 25, 2026
Instrument202662417
Lender
NameNAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term481 Months
DueJul 01, 2066
Interest
Rate6.51%
Max Rate-1%

June 2019: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Recording DateJun 13, 2019
Property Address54 OBSERVATORY CIR NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008-3611
Document Number0000062021
Instrument DateMay 31, 2019
Instrument2019062021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 17, 2021
Title CompanyPARAGON TITLE & ESCROW CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000062022
DateJun 13, 2019
Instrument2019062022
Lender
NameTHE COLUMBIA BANK
Agreement
TypeAdjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Type Change DateJul 01, 2034

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: District of Columbia records · Assessment roll updated October 29, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
Federal District & CityWashington, District of Columbia
Unified School DistrictDistrict of Columbia Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$11,965.00 (+5.92%)$1,407,650 (+7.36%) Land $912,520 Building $495,130$1,407,650 (+7.36%) Land $912,520 Building $495,130
2023$11,296.00$1,311,100 Land $874,970 Building $436,130$1,311,100 Land $874,970 Building $436,130

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