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French Ambassador’s Residence

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2221 Kalorama Rd NW Washington DC 20008

France acquired the Lawrence–Hammond house in 1936. Its brick and limestone exterior, steep gables and towers overlook a separate Kalorama garden.

FactValueBasis and sources
Constructed1911verified Historic nomination records the 1910 building permit; current CAMA gives 1911 as average year built. The range preserves that distinction.
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Acquired by France1936verified
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NeighborhoodKaloramaverified DC assessment neighborhood.
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ArchitectJules Henri de Sibourverified
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Rooms35verified; Current DC residential CAMA ROOMS for the identified dwelling; this assessor count is distinct from bedrooms, bathrooms or the number of modeled room studies.
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Floor area20,300 sq ftverified; DC CAMA gross building area
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Site area107,100 sq ftverified; Parcel total: 2526/0194. DC ITSPE LANDAREA, recorded square feet. Roads and unrelated neighboring parcels excluded.
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2026 Value$41.4Mverified; Parcel total: 2526/0194. Active 2026 DC ITSPE ASSESSMENT; land plus improvements. Not proposed value, tax owed, sale price or leasehold value.
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Scope and Evidence

Current DC CAMA GBA is 20,323 sq ft. Real-estate aggregators publish 20,015 sq ft living and 27,254 sq ft building area; current primary CAMA is used here. CAMA room count is 35.

Historic nomination records the 1910 building permit; current CAMA gives 1911 as average year built. The range preserves that distinction.

DC assessment neighborhood.

Current assessed value; both CY1YEAR and CY2YEAR are 2026. Current tax assessment. Record extracted 2026-08-03.

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Research Questions

Where Is French Ambassador’s Residence?

2221 Kalorama Rd NW Washington DC 20008. Approximate centroid derived from DCGIS owner polygon; not entrance coordinates.

Sources and basis

When Was French Ambassador’s Residence Built?

Constructed: 1911. Record status: verified. Historic nomination records the 1910 building permit; current CAMA gives 1911 as average year built. The range preserves that distinction. Record reviewed on 2026-10-20.

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Who Designed French Ambassador’s Residence?

Architect: Jules Henri de Sibour. Record status: verified. Record reviewed on 2026-10-20.

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What Is the Floor Area of French Ambassador’s Residence?

Floor area: 20,300 sq ft. Record status: verified. DC CAMA gross building area Verified in the record on 2026-10-24.

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What Is the Site Area of French Ambassador’s Residence?

Site area: 107,100 sq ft. Record status: verified. Parcel total: 2526/0194. DC ITSPE LANDAREA, recorded square feet. Roads and unrelated neighboring parcels excluded. Verified in the record on 2026-10-24.

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What Is the 2026 Value of French Ambassador’s Residence?

2026 Value: $41.4M. Record status: verified. Parcel total: 2526/0194. Active 2026 DC ITSPE ASSESSMENT; land plus improvements. Not proposed value, tax owed, sale price or leasehold value. This is a tax assessment, not a verified sale price or market valuation. Verified in the record on 2026-10-24.

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