District of Columbia property record for 68 Observatory Cir NW, Washington, DC 20008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,337 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,386 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $16,173 (2025) |
| APN | 1937 0801 |
| Primary APN | 1937 0801 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,337 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,046 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 5,386 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 41 sqft |
| Deck Area | 44 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 68 OBSERVATORY CIR NW |
|---|---|
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip | 20008-3611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B/NO |
| Legal Description | SQUARE 1937 LOT 0801 NBHD: OBSERVATORY CIRCLE |
| Legal Subdivision | OBSERVATORY CIRCLE |
| Legal Block | 1937 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0801 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | American Revolution Statuary listed 1978 · 14 contributing resources · NRIS 78000256 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
68 Observatory Cir NW is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2017.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of November 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 68 OBSERVATORY CIR NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008-3611 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 42590 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 68 Observatory Cir NW was $16,173.
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 | $16,173.00 | $1,992,560 Land $947,240 Building $1,045,320 | $1,992,560 Land $947,240 Building $1,045,320 |
| 2023 | $15,425.00 | $1,859,940 Land $908,300 Building $951,640 | $1,859,940 Land $908,300 Building $951,640 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 68 Observatory Cir NW; there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1980 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 68 Observatory Cir NW 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 |
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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 646 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 940 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry.
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