NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2237 Observatory Place NW Washington, DC 20007

Glover Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $904,000 - $1,201,222

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,401 Sq Ft
$777/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 10, 2023

Last sale price $975,000 $696 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,494/month

Highlights

  • Federal Architecture
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • No HOA
  • Stoddert Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Family Room Off Kitchen

About This Home

As of July 2023

This home is located at 2237 Observatory Place NW, Washington, DC 20007 since 10 July 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,089,056, approximately $777 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 2237 Observatory Place NW is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including Stoddert Elementary School, Hardy Middle School, and Jackson Reed High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Nellis

EXP Realty, LLC Listed on: 07/10/2023

EXP Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Erin Sobanski

Compass

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,847

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 1,488 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Federal Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Rear Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1221
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1301//1221

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Glover Park Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,847

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Federal
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Family Room Off Kitchen, Dining Area, Built-Ins, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Rear Entrance, Fully Finished, Improved, Outside Entrance
  • Total Sq Ft: 1770
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1401
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 854.51
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1141
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 260
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 369
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 629
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2237

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121140357950
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Rear
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1488.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Pets: Case By Case Basis
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6847.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1301//1221
  • Tax Lot: 1221
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1401
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 07/10/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2023
Closed on
Jul 7, 2023
Sold by
Vonarx Tani Rebecca
Bought by
Cakmak Ozan and Cakmak Olivia
Seller's Agent
James Nellis
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Erin Sobanski
Compass
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$975,000
Views
2
Current Estimated Value
$1,089,056

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$114,056
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.27%
Original Mortgage
$877,500
Outstanding Balance
$858,208
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$228,959

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2003
Sold by
Wittes Tamara C
Bought by
Arx Rebecca

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 1998
Sold by
Zueis M
Bought by
Northwest Mtge Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 1998
Sold by
Zeiss Gary M and Zeiss Kimberly N
Bought by
Wittes Benjamin and Wittes Tamara C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1995
Sold by
Newby Mary D
Bought by
Zeiss Gary M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$23,000
Interest Rate
7.8%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cakmak Ozan $975,000 Universal Title
Arx Rebecca $476,000 --
Northwest Mtge Inc $130,000 --
Wittes Benjamin $230,000 --
Zeiss Gary M $205,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cakmak Ozan $877,500
Previous Owner Wittes Benjamin $207,000
Previous Owner Zeiss Gary M $23,000
Closed Zeiss Gary M $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2023 07/10/23 Sold $975,000 0.0% $696 / Sq Ft
07/10/2023 07/10/23 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2023 07/10/23 For Sale $975,000 0.0% $696 / Sq Ft
11/01/2013 11/01/13 Rented $3,550 0.0% --
10/15/2013 10/15/13 Under Contract -- -- --
10/03/2013 10/03/13 For Rent $3,550 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,718 $877,420 $575,740 $301,680
2023 $7,217 $849,000 $554,670 $294,330
2022 $6,847 $805,540 $533,920 $271,620
2021 $6,776 $797,160 $531,280 $265,880
2020 $6,684 $786,300 $520,870 $265,430
2019 $6,418 $755,010 $502,770 $252,240
2018 $6,218 $731,540 $0 $0
2017 $5,961 $701,240 $0 $0
2016 $5,731 $674,260 $0 $0
2015 $5,325 $626,430 $0 $0
2014 $5,193 $610,910 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • James Nellis

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    James Nellis

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (703) 946-5527

    1 in this area

    535 Total Sales

    James Nellis
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  • Erin Sobanski

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Erin Sobanski

    Compass

    (301) 922-4618

    16 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Erin Sobanski
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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Barry Lieberman

    Coldwell Banker (NRT-Southeast-MidAtlantic)

  • Tony Taylor

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Tony Taylor

    Real Broker, LLC

    (202) 520-1819

    21 Total Sales

    Tony Taylor
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DCDC2103134

Bright MLS

APN: 1301-1221

District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20007 Glover Park

2237 Observatory Place NW, Washington, DC

This home is located at 2237 Observatory Place NW, Washington, DC 20007 since 10 July 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,089,056, approximately $777 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 2237 Observatory Place NW is a home located in District of Columbia with nearby schools including Stoddert Elementary School, Hardy Middle School, and Jackson Reed High School.

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