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$1,634,564

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2.5 ba

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2,313

sq ft

47 Observatory Cir NW, Washington, DC 20008

About this home

47 Observatory Cir NW is a 2,313 square foot house on a 7,967 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Washington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,634,564.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

7,967 sq ftLot Size

$707Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,634,564

$39K since October

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This home's estimate is 6.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.54M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,800,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,408 sq ft
3808 Garfield St NW, Washington, DC 20007
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,350,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,700 sq ft
3811 Garfield NW, Washington, DC 20007
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$1,835,000
C
3 beds3.5 baths2,470 sq ft
3515 35th St NW, Washington, DC 20016
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$1,260,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,400 sq ft
3005 Ordway St NW, Washington, DC 20008
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$1,447,500
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,980 sq ft
3414 Porter St NW, Washington, DC 20016

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Market trends in Glover Park, DC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

99.5%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$944K

$404K MoM

Avg. days on market

52d

22 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 47 Observatory Cir NW

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$88,844 (+4.2%)

$1,209,230 + $567,650

$1,776,880

2025

$85,282 (+1.8%)

$1,209,230 + $567,650

$1,776,880

2024

$83,806 (+2.9%)

$1,203,180 + $502,460

$1,705,640

2023

$81,440 (+2.5%)

$1,197,200 + $478,920

$1,676,120

2022

$79,459 (+2.4%)

$1,153,700 + $475,100

$1,628,800

2021

$77,578 (+499.2%)

$1,148,920 + $440,260

$1,589,180

2020

$12,948 (+2.7%)

$1,120,160 + $431,390

$1,551,550

2019

$12,612 (+1.6%)

$1,059,450 + $424,370

$1,483,820

2018

$12,414 (+3.4%)

$1,048,860 + $411,630

$1,460,490

2017

$12,001 (+5.3%)

$1,048,860 + $411,630

$1,460,490

2016

$11,399 (+4.3%)

$1,006,950 + $405,040

$1,411,990

2015

$10,930 (+5.6%)

$901,940 + $383,900

$1,285,840

2014

$10,348 (+3.2%)

$821,400 + $396,090

$1,217,490

2013

$10,025 (−0.3%)

$821,400 + $396,090

$1,217,490

2012

$10,051 (−2.4%)

$770,650 + $408,810

$1,179,460

2011

$10,293 (−9.1%)

$742,920 + $439,530

$1,182,450

2010

$11,328 (−3.7%)

$778,460 + $432,460

$1,210,920

2009

$11,762

$895,010 + $437,670

$1,332,680

Tax history for 47 Observatory Cir NW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$88,844 (+4.2%)

$1,209,230 + $567,650

$1,776,880

2025

$85,282 (+1.8%)

$1,209,230 + $567,650

$1,776,880

2024

$83,806 (+2.9%)

$1,203,180 + $502,460

$1,705,640

2023

$81,440 (+2.5%)

$1,197,200 + $478,920

$1,676,120

2022

$79,459 (+2.4%)

$1,153,700 + $475,100

$1,628,800

2021

$77,578 (+499.2%)

$1,148,920 + $440,260

$1,589,180

2020

$12,948 (+2.7%)

$1,120,160 + $431,390

$1,551,550

2019

$12,612 (+1.6%)

$1,059,450 + $424,370

$1,483,820

2018

$12,414 (+3.4%)

$1,048,860 + $411,630

$1,460,490

2017

$12,001 (+5.3%)

$1,048,860 + $411,630

$1,460,490

2016

$11,399 (+4.3%)

$1,006,950 + $405,040

$1,411,990

2015

$10,930 (+5.6%)

$901,940 + $383,900

$1,285,840

2014

$10,348 (+3.2%)

$821,400 + $396,090

$1,217,490

2013

$10,025 (−0.3%)

$821,400 + $396,090

$1,217,490

2012

$10,051 (−2.4%)

$770,650 + $408,810

$1,179,460

2011

$10,293 (−9.1%)

$742,920 + $439,530

$1,182,450

2010

$11,328 (−3.7%)

$778,460 + $432,460

$1,210,920

2009

$11,762

$895,010 + $437,670

$1,332,680

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

R-1B/NO

Naval Observatory Residential House Zone 1B

The purposes of the Naval Observatory Residential House R-1B/NO zones are to: Promote the public health, safety, and general welfare on land adjacent to or in close proximity to the highly sensitive and historically important Naval Observatory in keeping with the goals and policies of the Federal and District elements of the Comprehensive Plan and the adopted Master Plan for that facility; Ensure that public land within the zone shall be used in a manner consistent with the historic or ceremonial importance and special missions of the Naval Observatory; Reflect the importance of the Naval Observatory to the District of Columbia and the Nation; Protect Federal interest concerns, including the critical scientific mission performed at the Naval Observatory and the security needs of the Vice-President's residence; and Reduce or eliminate any possible harm or restrictions on the mission of the Federal establishment within the zone.

Zone overlays

Naval Observatory

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Religious facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Senior
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 806
Basement Finish: Unfinished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Radiant Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gambrel
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: MASSACHUSETTS AVE HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,313
Building Sq. Ft: 3,119
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,967
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 1937
Municipality Name: OBSERVATORY CIRCLE
Acres: 0.1829
Zoning Code: R12
County Use Description: SINGLE FAM DETACHED

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,313
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,967 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1967
County: District of Columbia
APN: 1937 0001

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Stoddert Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Hardy Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

MacArthur High School

Public 9-10 • Assigned • 1.3mi

5/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 106° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

20% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.55M – $1.88M

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Home values near 47 Observatory Cir NW

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
57 Observatory Cir NW, Washington, DC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3485 Sq. Ft.	$1,820,608
53 Observatory Cir NW, Washington, DC 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1879 Sq. Ft.	$2,064,066
3624 Davis St NW, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3540 Sq. Ft.	$2,395,697
2562 36th St NW, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2917 Sq. Ft.	$1,943,638
2600 36th St NW, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3222 Sq. Ft.	$2,276,971
2602 36th St NW, Washington, DC 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2260 Sq. Ft.	$2,671,814
2557 36th St NW, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2264 Sq. Ft.	$1,839,925

Address	Redfin Estimate
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3540 Davis St NW, Washington, DC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2024 Sq. Ft.	$1,640,658

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65 Observatory Cir NW, Washington, DC 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2620 Sq. Ft.	$2,341,306
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Tax history for 47 Observatory Cir NW

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