Iraqi Ambassador’s Residence
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3006 Albemarle Street NW, Washington, DC
Known as Beachwoods, this 1910 house stands on a wooded Forest Hills parcel. A 2018 diplomatic invitation identifies it as the ambassador’s residence.
| Fact | Value | Basis and sources |
|---|---|---|
| Constructed | 1910 | verified |
| Diplomatic use | 2018 | documented-by Earliest documented Iraqi use established in this review; not a claim that no earlier diplomatic tenant existed. |
| Neighborhood | Forest Hills | verified |
| Architect | Not verified | unverified Not established after the source searches listed in the property evidence record. |
| Rooms | 22 | reported Total rooms, not bedrooms. Dated report or assessor-derived secondary record. |
| Building area | 6,687 sq ft | reported Reported living area, not gross floor area including basement. |
| Land area | 60,296 sq ft | verified 2026 DC assessment record; parcel SSL is recorded in the evidence ledger. |
| 2026 Value | $9,434,480 | verified 2026 DC assessment record; parcel SSL is recorded in the evidence ledger. |
| Acquired by Iraq | 2009 | verified Acquisition and diplomatic occupation are separate dates. |
Scope and Evidence
Residence use is directly documented in September 2018. Embassy ownership is recorded in 2026; current personal occupancy is not asserted.
The 2008 sales photograph anchors the front elevation. Later alterations and obscured returns are not independently dated.
22 rooms and 6,687 square feet living area come from a secondary assessor transcription; 2003 is an effective construction year, not the original build date.
Research Questions
Where Is Iraqi Ambassador’s Residence?
3006 Albemarle Street NW, Washington, DC.
When Was Iraqi Ambassador’s Residence Built?
Constructed: 1910. Record status: verified. Verified in the record on 2026-10-29.
Who Designed Iraqi Ambassador’s Residence?
Architect: Not verified. Record status: unverified. Not established after the source searches listed in the property evidence record. Verified in the record on 2026-10-29.
What Is the 2026 Value of Iraqi Ambassador’s Residence?
2026 Value: $9,434,480. Record status: verified. 2026 DC assessment record; parcel SSL is recorded in the evidence ledger. This is a tax assessment, not a verified sale price or market valuation. Verified in the record on 2026-10-29.