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Listed by Christopher S Rhodes • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with Elizabeth Bradburn • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

$ 713,000

$ 751,000 5.1%

Est. payment -/mo

Sold on 09/03/2025

4000 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #517B Washington, DC 20016

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,800 SqFt

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Sold Price $713,000

Property Type Condo

Sub Type Condo/Co-op

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,800 sqft

Price per Sqft $396

Subdivision Observatory Circle

MLS Listing ID DCDC2203502

Style Art Deco

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

Condo Fees $3,437/mo

Year Built 1931

Annual Tax Amount $967,920

Tax Year 2024

Property Sub-Type Condo/Co-op

Property Description

IT'S AMAZING, IT'S INCREDIBLE, AND RARELY AVAILABLE. Situated on nearly 10 acres of the Westchester Coop was built during the Great Depression & completed in 1931. Noted in many publications for its extraordinary Art Deco classic features. You will be mesmerized by all of its charm of yesteryear and memories influenced by the roaring twenties, like its metal etched elevator doors, elegant archways, & plastered moldings. Notice the beautifully manicured grounds, gardens, brick & stone walkways, a center sunken fountain,& porta cochere in front of the main building. Although sold separately, 517b and 518b can be joined to create an amazing connecting space. Together boasting 2400 square feet, 9-foot ceilings with/ parquet wood floors throughout, these apartments combined have 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths with/ South and Western exposures overlooking Glover Archbold Park. Gracefully laid out, these spaces bring together places for entertainment, formal dining & open living room with an electric fireplace & mantel that once was in one of the Supreme Court offices on Capitol Hill. Private wings for sleeping quarters, a separate library, office or place for extended family to come visit, this unit is blessed with many sitting areas, a place for a Grand Piano with an elegant open foyer to welcome even the pickiest of any guest list. 517B, a grand apartment, located at the end of the hall, offers approximately 1800 square feet. Its large foyer as described above is open, elegant and welcoming. Traditional living spaces are separated by two private bedroom wings with a naturally bright large living space in the center of the apartment and nearly a full wall of windows that draws your eye upon entering to the treetops & park with western exposure. The kitchen has been thoughtfully renovated with 42-inch cabinets to the ceiling, new tile, granite counter tops, high-end appliances& built-in desk/storage/pantry which could be a staging area for any catered event & is adjacent to the separate grand formal dining room. There are 2 Lg bedrooms w/ lots of windows & spacious custom closets designed by Capitol Closet Design by the previous owners. The two bathrooms have been beautifully renovated, with new tile, fixtures, and vanities with every attention to detail. En suite bath has a glass slider tub shower on the southern wing,& hall bath has a beautiful glass shower with a window on the northern wing. Other features, built-in bookcases, crown molding, chair rails, large custom closets & lots of storage or room for organization.
The Westchester boasts great amenities, including a market grocery store, a beauty parlor, a fitness center, dry cleaning services, and the wonderful DeCarlo's Restaurant, where you can enjoy weekend valet service between the north and south main buildings. All of the buildings at 4000 Cathedral Ave. are connected by underground hallways, making it super convenient to get around, no matter the weather. Plus, there's an underground reserved parking garage, extra storage options, and guest rooms available for friends and family visiting you!
For coop mortgage approval, you'll need a minimum of 15% down, and we can provide a list of approved lenders if you need it. Feel free to reach out to the listing agent with any questions you may have or to set up a time for a showing. Washer and dryer could be added through the Bathroom plumbing with application and approval from the Building engineer.

Location

State DC

County Washington

Interior

Hot Water Natural Gas, Oil

Heating Wall Unit, Zoned

Cooling Wall Unit

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Electric

Laundry Common

Exterior

Utilities Available Cable TV Available, Natural Gas Available

Amenities Available Beauty Salon, Common Grounds, Convenience Store, Elevator, Exercise Room, Guest Suites, Laundry Facilities, Library, Meeting Room, Party Room, Security

Water Access N

View Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods

Building

Story 1

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

New Construction N

Schools

School District District Of Columbia Public Schools

Others

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Special Listing Condition Standard

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