Israeli Ambassador’s Residence
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Interpretive architectural study of the catalogued property.
3301 Fessenden Street NW, Washington, DC 20008
A limestone house built in 2019 became Israel’s ambassadorial residence after its 2023 acquisition. A separate guesthouse, pool and garden occupy the same estate.
| Fact | Value | Basis and sources |
|---|---|---|
| Constructed | 2019 | verified; Public record or contemporary source; see Sources. |
| Acquired by Israel | 2023 | verified; Public record or contemporary source; see Sources. |
| Neighborhood | Forest Hills | verified; Public record or contemporary source; see Sources. |
| Architect | Not Verified | unverified; Public record or contemporary source; see Sources. |
| Rooms | 31 | verified; Current DC residential CAMA ROOMS: main house 31, detached guesthouse 7. The displayed count retains the main-house scope. |
| Floor area | 12,600 sq ft | verified; Sum of the current residential CAMA GBA fields on SSL 2031/0026: main house 11,397 sq ft plus guest house 1,200 sq ft. The 5,288 sq ft basement mentioned in property marketing is not added because its overlap with CAMA gross area has not been established. |
| Site area | 17,300 sq ft | verified; Parcel total: 2031/0026. DC ITSPE LANDAREA, recorded square feet. Roads and unrelated neighboring parcels excluded. |
| 2026 Value | $11.9M | verified; Parcel total: 2031/0026. Active 2026 DC ITSPE ASSESSMENT; land plus improvements. Not proposed value, tax owed, sale price or leasehold value. |
Scope and Evidence
DC records identify the State of Israel as owner of parcel 2031 0026. Reporting dates the $9.5 million closing to 27 September 2023; the DC sale field records 28 September. The panel retains the year.
The main house and detached guest/pool house were built in 2019. CAMA’s effective-age fields for 2023 and 2024 do not establish a later construction date.
The room count is 31 for the main house; the separate guesthouse has seven rooms. The estate is counted once in the catalogue.
Sum of the current residential CAMA GBA fields on SSL 2031/0026: main house 11,397 sq ft plus guest house 1,200 sq ft. The 5,288 sq ft basement mentioned in property marketing is not added because its overlap with CAMA gross area has not been established.
The 2026 assessment of $11,948,970 covers the estate’s land and improvements. The $9.5 million 2023 sale price, older assessment and proposed assessment are separate values.
Exterior geometry combines the official DC footprint with overhead and listing photographs, including the raised garden, sloping street edges and garage beneath the terrace. Grades and hidden structure are estimated from the photographs. The room studies follow the furnishings in the property’s sale listing, before diplomatic acquisition.
A former residence on Chesapeake Street was abandoned and later demolished. It is distinct from this house; the unbuilt Kimmel Eshkolot replacement proposal is not used as evidence of the current property.
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Research Questions
Where Is Israeli Ambassador’s Residence?
3301 Fessenden Street NW, Washington, DC 20008.
When Was Israeli Ambassador’s Residence Built?
Constructed: 2019. Record status: verified. Public record or contemporary source; see Sources. Verified in the record on 2026-10-24.
What Is the Floor Area of Israeli Ambassador’s Residence?
Floor area: 12,600 sq ft. Record status: verified. Sum of the current residential CAMA GBA fields on SSL 2031/0026: main house 11,397 sq ft plus guest house 1,200 sq ft. The 5,288 sq ft basement mentioned in property marketing is not added because its overlap with CAMA gross area has not been established. Verified in the record on 2026-10-24.
What Is the Site Area of Israeli Ambassador’s Residence?
Site area: 17,300 sq ft. Record status: verified. Parcel total: 2031/0026. DC ITSPE LANDAREA, recorded square feet. Roads and unrelated neighboring parcels excluded. Verified in the record on 2026-10-24.
What Is the 2026 Value of Israeli Ambassador’s Residence?
2026 Value: $11.9M. Record status: verified. Parcel total: 2031/0026. 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.