OFF MARKET
Google street view image for 68 Observatory Cir NW, Washington, DC 20008
Off market dec 1985 for $376K
$2,054,701
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,507/mo
5
bd
•
3.5 ba
•
3,337
sq ft

68 Observatory Cir NW, Washington, DC 20008

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About this home

68 Observatory Cir NW is a 3,337 square foot house on a 5,386 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 11, 1985 for $376,000. Based on Redfin's Washington data, we estimate the home's value is $2,054,701.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
5,386 sq ftLot Size
$616Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,054,701
$1.7M since sold in December 1985$26K since September

This home's estimate is 6.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.93M) of 5 comparable homes.

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Market trends in Glover Park, DC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price
98.5%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price
$465K

$35K MoM

Avg. days on market
62d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes
37

7 MoM

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Sale history for 68 Observatory Cir NW

Tax history for 68 Observatory Cir NW

*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

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

Around this home

Schools

Stoddert Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10
Hardy Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10
MacArthur High School

Public 9-10 • Assigned • 1.5mi

5/10
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Lifestyle

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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

5/10 Wind Factor

22% 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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Historical weather

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Sun exposure

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
$1.95M – $2.36M

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