818 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003 Property Records

District of Columbia property record for 818 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.012 acres (520 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$925,000 (Nov 2025)
Tax Bill$6,109 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2020 Refinance
+ 1 more
APN0922-0006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0922-0006

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories4 Stories
Building Area1,170 sqft Living Area
FlooringWood
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2002
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof TypeSawtooth
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area520 sqft (0.012 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address818 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE
CityWASHINGTON
StateDC
Zip20003-1316
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeRF-1
Legal DescriptionSQUARE 0922 LOT 0006 NBHD: CAPITOL HILL
Legal SubdivisionCAPITOL HILL
Legal Block922
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Township / Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
Census Tract6700

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Capitol Hill Historic District
listed 1976 · 8,200 contributing resources · NRIS 76002127

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

818 Independence Ave SE, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2025.

Source: District of Columbia records, as of June 26, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address818 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-1316
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Couple

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 5, 2025Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Aug 20, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
FIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Sep 9, 2016Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BRANCH BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 5, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 5, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 2, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2025108090
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Recording DateNov 5, 2025
Property Address818 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-1316
Document Number0000108090
Map ReferenceLB 13 FO 146
Instrument DateOct 29, 2025
Instrument2025108090
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2026
Title CompanyUNIVERSAL TITLE COMPANY, UNIVERSAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$13,412.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address818 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-1316

Mortgage

Document Number0000108091
DateNov 5, 2025
Instrument2025108091
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2055

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Property Address818 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-1316
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 23, 2021
Title CompanyMONARCH TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000101322
DateAug 20, 2020
Instrument2020101322
Lender
NameFIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

September 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC
Property Address818 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-1316
Document Number0000030098
Instrument DateSep 9, 2016
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 28, 2017
Title CompanyDATA SEARCH INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address818 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE WASHINGTON DC 200031316, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-1316

Mortgage

Document Number0000030098
DateMar 17, 2017
Instrument30098
Lender
NameBRANCH BK&TR
TypeBank
AddressWHITEVILLE, NC 28472
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 818 Independence Ave SE was $6,109 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: District of Columbia assessment roll, as of October 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,109.00 Homeowner's exemption$808,660 Land $432,820 Building $375,840$808,660 Land $432,820 Building $375,840
2023$5,897.00$773,290 Land $427,800 Building $345,490$773,290 Land $427,800 Building $345,490

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

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 818 Independence Ave SE; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2026.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimSep 2026

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.

Wildfire

The area around 818 Independence Ave SE 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemD.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY
serves 632,323 people · EPA ID DC0000002
Water SourcePurchased surface water from WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT DIVISION.
Last State InspectionDec 2023
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2,006 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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