Off MarketHistoric · 100 yrs

47 Observatory Cir NW

Washington, DC, 20008 • Observatory Circle • District of Columbia

$2,087,700

$903/sqft

4Beds

2.5Baths

2,313Sqft

0.18 acLot

1926Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Character Home

Built 1926 · 100 years of history

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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$903/sqft

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1926 · Historic

This 2313 square foot single family home has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. This home is located at 47 Observatory Cir NW, Washington, DC 20008.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$13,340/month

Principal & Interest$10,557

Property Tax$2,088

Insurance$696

Down payment20% ($417,540)

3%50%

Est. 6.50% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,670,160 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1926

HeatingOther, Other

ParkingNo Data

Lot7,967 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1926

Systems

HeatingOther, Other

RoofSlate

Parking & Outdoor

Lot7,967 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodObservatory Circle

Annual tax$85,282

Parcel19370001

Features & details

3 categories of property features

Interior Features

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Other

Exterior Features

Exterior

Brick

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Est. value$2,087,700

Est. rent$5,813/mo

Tax rate0.65%

Price/sqft$903

Tour days6

How are the schools in Washington?

3 schools rated nearby

Stoddert Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.4 mi

Hardy Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.5 mi

Jackson-Reed High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.9 mi

Location

Washington, DC, 20008

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Tax history

23 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 11, 2025$85,282$1,705,640

Apr 11, 2024$83,806$1,676,120

Apr 11, 2023$81,440$1,628,800

Apr 11, 2022$79,459$1,589,180

Apr 11, 2021$77,578$1,551,550

Apr 11, 2020$12,948$1,523,280

Apr 11, 2018$12,414$1,460,490

Apr 11, 2017$12,002$1,411,990

Apr 11, 2016$11,400$1,341,160

Apr 11, 2015$10,930$1,285,840

Apr 11, 2014$10,349$1,217,490

Apr 11, 2013$10,025$1,179,460

Apr 11, 2012$10,051$1,182,450

Apr 11, 2011$10,051$1,182,450

Apr 11, 2010$11,328$1,332,680

Apr 11, 2009$11,762$1,383,770

Apr 11, 2007$11,790$1,339,810

Apr 11, 2006$10,043$1,091,620

Apr 11, 2005$9,230$961,440

Apr 11, 2004$7,859$818,690

Apr 11, 2003$5,741$598,000

Apr 11, 2002$4,130$430,215

Apr 11, 2001$1,765$397,642

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

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Est. value$2,087,700

Est. rent$5,813/mo

30yr rate est.6.50%

Affordability$11,574/mo

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