Korean Ambassador’s Residence
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4801 Glenbrook Rd NW Washington DC 20016
Kim Swoo-geun’s residence was completed in 1986. Low wings and timber balconies enclose an open stone courtyard in Spring Valley.
| Fact | Value | Basis and sources |
|---|---|---|
| Constructed | 1986 | verified Architectural project record gives 1986 completion. CAMA average year built is 1980 and is not adopted as the historical construction date. |
| Acquired by Korea | By 1984 (site) | estimated The Ward 3 Heritage Guide dates construction to 1984–1986. This bounds the purpose-built site’s diplomatic use; it does not establish the land transfer date. |
| Neighborhood | Spring Valley | verified DC assessment neighborhood. |
| Architect | Kim Swoo-geun (SPACE) | verified |
| Rooms | 18 | verified; Current DC residential CAMA ROOMS for the identified dwelling; this assessor count is distinct from bedrooms, bathrooms or the number of modeled room studies. |
| Floor area | 20,900 sq ft | verified; DC CAMA gross building area |
| Site area | 98,100 sq ft | verified; Parcel total: 1600/0004. DC ITSPE LANDAREA, recorded square feet. Roads and unrelated neighboring parcels excluded. |
| 2026 Value | $19.7M | verified; Parcel total: 1600/0004. Active 2026 DC ITSPE ASSESSMENT; land plus improvements. Not proposed value, tax owed, sale price or leasehold value. |
Scope and Evidence
Current active parcel 1600 0004 has 98,143 sq ft land, 20,948 sq ft CAMA gross building area and 18 rooms. Architect’s historical project record gives 1,795.04 m² total floor area (19,321.65 sq ft) and 5,856.14 m² site (63,034.96 sq ft); these refer to a different scope/date.
The same address returns former parcel 1600 0809: DELCODE Y, 63,053 sq ft land and zero current value. It must not be counted as an additional current holding or ranked as a zero-value residence.
Architectural project record gives 1986 completion. CAMA average year built is 1980 and is not adopted as the historical construction date.
DC assessment neighborhood.
Current assessed value; both CY1YEAR and CY2YEAR are 2026. Current tax assessment. Record extracted 2026-08-03.
The Ward 3 Heritage Guide dates construction to 1984–1986. This bounds the purpose-built site’s diplomatic use; it does not establish the land transfer date.
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Research Questions
Where Is Korean Ambassador’s Residence?
4801 Glenbrook Rd NW Washington DC 20016. Approximate centroid derived from DCGIS owner polygon; not entrance coordinates.
When Was Korean Ambassador’s Residence Built?
Constructed: 1986. Record status: verified. Architectural project record gives 1986 completion. CAMA average year built is 1980 and is not adopted as the historical construction date. Record reviewed on 2026-10-20.
Who Designed Korean Ambassador’s Residence?
Architect: Kim Swoo-geun (SPACE). Record status: verified. Record reviewed on 2026-10-20.
What Is the Floor Area of Korean Ambassador’s Residence?
Floor area: 20,900 sq ft. Record status: verified. DC CAMA gross building area Verified in the record on 2026-10-24.
What Is the Site Area of Korean Ambassador’s Residence?
Site area: 98,100 sq ft. Record status: verified. Parcel total: 1600/0004. 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 Korean Ambassador’s Residence?
2026 Value: $19.7M. Record status: verified. Parcel total: 1600/0004. 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.