District of Columbia property record for 656 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
| Property Type | Row House |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.031 acres (1,373 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $730,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $8,796 (2025) |
| APN | 0870 0062 |
| Primary APN | 0870 0062 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,373 sqft (0.031 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 656 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip | 20003-1255 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Row House |
| Local Zoning Code | RF-1 |
| Legal Description | SQUARE 0870 LOT 0062 NBHD: CAPITOL HILL |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITOL HILL |
| Legal Block | 0870 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0062 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| 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.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of November 10, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 656 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-1255 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 19, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 141810 |
| 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 | $8,796.00 (+3.35%) | $1,124,730 (+4.34%) Land $661,420 Building $463,310 | $1,124,730 (+4.34%) Land $661,420 Building $463,310 |
| 2023 | $8,511.00 | $1,077,910 Land $653,740 Building $424,170 | $1,077,910 Land $653,740 Building $424,170 |
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 | 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.
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 |
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| 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 2,006 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| DC Access Fixed Wireless | 200 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.
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