District of Columbia property record for 861 Venable Pl NW, Washington, DC 20012
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,123 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $116,500 (Sep 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $3,359 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| APN | 2971 0040 |
| Primary APN | 2971 0040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,123 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,080 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 123 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 861 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 0040 NBHD: BRIGHTWOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIGHTWOOD |
| Legal Block | 2971 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0040 |
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
861 Venable Pl NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1994.
Source: District of Columbia records, as of November 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 861 VENABLE PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012-2611 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 80637 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC |
| Property Address | 861 VENABLE PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012-2611 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000096377 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017096377 |
| Name | DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 861 Venable Pl NW was $3,359.
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 | $3,359.00 | $627,470 Land $380,300 Building $247,170 | $627,470 Land $380,300 Building $247,170 |
| 2023 | $3,297.00 | $593,140 Land $372,500 Building $220,640 | $593,140 Land $372,500 Building $220,640 |
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 861 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 861 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 |
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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 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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