District of Columbia property record for 853 Venable Pl NW, Washington, DC 20012
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,266 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,076 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $699,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $8,413 (2025) |
| APN | 2971 0036 |
| Primary APN | 2971 0036 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,266 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,076 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 318 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 853 VENABLE PL NW |
|---|---|
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip | 20012-2611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | SQUARE 2971 LOT 0036 NBHD: BRIGHTWOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIGHTWOOD |
| Legal Block | 2971 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0036 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
853 Venable Pl NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2013.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of November 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 853 VENABLE PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012-2611 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 58744 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 853 Venable Pl NW was $8,413.
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 | $8,413.00 | $1,079,670 Land $380,250 Building $699,420 | $1,079,670 Land $380,250 Building $699,420 |
| 2023 | $8,126.00 | $1,016,400 Land $372,460 Building $643,940 | $1,016,400 Land $372,460 Building $643,940 |
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 853 Venable Pl NW; 3 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
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 |
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 853 Venable Pl 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 |
|---|
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 766 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 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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