Picture perfect 3/4 Bedroom 2-Bath sunfilled Bungalow with beautifully designed living areas, great proportions and warm classic character. A delightful front porch opens to a wide gracious Entry Foyer, Living Room with fireplace and built-in bookcases, spacious sunny Dining Room, modern Kitchen with stainless steel appliances that leads to a pleasant screened porch. First floor has Home Office/Bedroom opportunity in a lovely setting. Upstairs there are 3 excellent Bedrooms, great closets and a full Bath. The expansive Lower Level has excellent storage and work room areas. A bonus is the lush grounds happily viewed from both front and back porches!! Garage. Minutes to National Cathedral, Cathedral Commons dining and shopping, Georgetown, and so many conveniences!! This is a special opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
5,067 sq ftLot Size
$623Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Diann Heine• Washington Fine Properties, LLC
•202-944-5000 (broker)
•info@wfp.com (broker)
Bought with Michael Brennan• TTR Sotheby's International Realty
•202-333-1212 (broker)
•georgetown@ttrsir.com (broker)
Bought with Ben Snider• TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Adorable vintage 1923 Bungalow with front porch and in wonderful condition. SWEET AS CAN BE. .. Foyer with period mirror, living room with fireplace and buit-in bookcases. Ample dining room, kitchen in rear plus screened porch. Three bedrooms upstairs with full bath. Lots of large closets. Garage on alley in back. Lovely gardens. VACANT JUST GO! Broker's Open 6/7 11:30-1:00
Public Records
Oct 18, 1974
Sold
$69,500
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,148 (+1.5%)
$917,080 + $512,090
$1,429,170
2025
$11,965 (+4.5%)
$917,080 + $512,090
$1,429,170
2024
$11,448 (+2.7%)
$912,520 + $495,130
$1,407,650
2023
$11,144 (+3.1%)
$907,960 + $438,890
$1,346,850
2022
$10,810 (+2.2%)
$874,970 + $436,130
$1,311,100
2021
$10,573 (+6.2%)
$871,070 + $400,730
$1,271,800
2020
$9,956 (+10.6%)
$849,230 + $394,610
$1,243,840
2019
$8,999 (+1.3%)
$803,320 + $330,240
$1,133,560
2018
$8,880 (+5.0%)
$797,650 + $320,460
$1,118,110
2017
$8,454 (+6.0%)
$797,650 + $320,460
$1,118,110
2016
$7,978 (+5.2%)
$751,990 + $315,120
$1,067,110
2015
$7,583 (+6.4%)
$667,930 + $295,640
$963,570
2014
$7,130 (+2.5%)
$602,010 + $307,120
$909,130
2013
$6,959 (+0.8%)
$602,010 + $307,120
$909,130
2012
$6,905 (+95.2%)
$572,770 + $314,990
$887,760
2011
$3,537 (+6.4%)
$548,250 + $331,560
$879,810
2010
$3,325 (+10.0%)
$572,570 + $327,170
$899,740
2009
$3,023
$643,910 + $333,110
$977,020
Tax history for 54 Observatory Cir NW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,148 (+1.5%)
$917,080 + $512,090
$1,429,170
2025
$11,965 (+4.5%)
$917,080 + $512,090
$1,429,170
2024
$11,448 (+2.7%)
$912,520 + $495,130
$1,407,650
2023
$11,144 (+3.1%)
$907,960 + $438,890
$1,346,850
2022
$10,810 (+2.2%)
$874,970 + $436,130
$1,311,100
2021
$10,573 (+6.2%)
$871,070 + $400,730
$1,271,800
2020
$9,956 (+10.6%)
$849,230 + $394,610
$1,243,840
2019
$8,999 (+1.3%)
$803,320 + $330,240
$1,133,560
2018
$8,880 (+5.0%)
$797,650 + $320,460
$1,118,110
2017
$8,454 (+6.0%)
$797,650 + $320,460
$1,118,110
2016
$7,978 (+5.2%)
$751,990 + $315,120
$1,067,110
2015
$7,583 (+6.4%)
$667,930 + $295,640
$963,570
2014
$7,130 (+2.5%)
$602,010 + $307,120
$909,130
2013
$6,959 (+0.8%)
$602,010 + $307,120
$909,130
2012
$6,905 (+95.2%)
$572,770 + $314,990
$887,760
2011
$3,537 (+6.4%)
$548,250 + $331,560
$879,810
2010
$3,325 (+10.0%)
$572,570 + $327,170
$899,740
2009
$3,023
$643,910 + $333,110
$977,020
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,067
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
2,700
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
District of Columbia
APN
1937 0006
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Apr 27, 2025.
R-1B/NO
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.
School District Name: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: South on Mass Ave from Wisconsin, right on Observatory. House is 2 blocks on right.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,700
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 5,067 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 2023
County: District of Columbia
APN: 1937 0006
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Apr 27, 2025
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Stoddert Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Hardy Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
MacArthur High School
Public 9-10 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
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