Beautiful and spacious 1 bedroom/1 bath condo at The Marlyn--an Art Deco, full service building in the heart of Cathedral Heights and close to everything. Designed in the 1930's by renowned architect Francis Koenig, The Marlyn is featured in James Goode's 'Best Addresses' which celebrates DC's most interesting and significant architecture. This unit has close to 800 square feet of living space with lots of natural light and also includes an updated kitchen with newer modern cabinetry, stainless appliances and granite countertops as well as a large bedroom with an exposed brick accent wall and an attached en-suite bath with river rock tiling and walk-in closet with a custom shelving system. Building amenities include a roof deck, 7-day building concierge, clean laundry facilities, extra storage, bike storage and more. CONDO FEE INCLUDES GAS/WATER! The Marlyn is a pet friendly building that is convenient to everything--shopping, restaurants and in close proximity to American University. You simply won't find a nicer 1 bedroom at the price in all of DC. If you have clients looking for a DC condo in this price range, this needs to be your first stop!
For sale
$274,900
3901 Cathedral Ave NW #220, Washington, DC 20016
1beds
777sqft
Est.:
Condominium
Built in 1938
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$354/sqft
$925/mo HOA
What's special
Newer modern cabinetryLarge bedroomCustom shelving systemExposed brick accent wallRiver rock tilingEn-suite bathUpdated kitchen
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- on Zillow |
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 14, 2025 at 01:04am
Listed by:
John Young 301-732-5867,
RE/MAX Excellence Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2215474

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Primary Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - Stone
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Wall Unit, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Combination Kitchen/Living, Upgraded Countertops, Primary Bath(s), Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 777
- Total interior livable area: 777 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 777
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Storage, Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1815//2043
- Zoning: R5A
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Art Deco
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: 24 Hour Security, Desk in Lobby, Monitored
- Subdivision: Observatory Circle
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Common Grounds, Concierge, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Storage
- Services included: Custodial Services Maintenance, Common Area Maintenance, Maintenance Structure, Heat, Maintenance Grounds, Reserve Funds, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
- HOA name: The Marlyn
- Condo and coop fee: $925 monthly
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $354/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $299,530
- Annual tax amount: $1,561
- Date on market: 8/14/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
- Ownership: Condominium
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