Sold for $713,000 on 09/03/25
$713,000
4000 Cathedral Ave NW APT 517B, Washington, DC 20016
2beds
1,800sqft
Condominium
Built in 1931
-- sqft lot
$715,700 Zestimate®
$396/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$715,700
$680,000 - $751,000
Not available
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What's special
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.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 03, 2025 at 05:00pm
Listed by:
Christopher Rhodes 571-438-0111,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Lisa Bradburn, SP98361052
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2203502
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Wall Unit, Zoned, Natural Gas, Oil
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Crown Molding, Built-in Features, Butlers Pantry, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,800
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Unassigned, General Common Elements, Parking Lot
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Features: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1805//0800
- Zoning: 0
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Art Deco
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1931
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable, Fixed Wireless, Broadband, DSL
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Desk in Lobby, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Observatory Circle
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Beauty Salon, Common Grounds, Convenience Store, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Guest Suites, Laundry, Library, Meeting Room, Party Room, Security
- Services included: Air Conditioning, Common Area Maintenance, Electricity, Gas, Heat, Management, Snow Removal, Taxes, Trash, Water, Reserve Funds
- Association name: The Westchester
Other fees
- Condo and coop fee: $3,437 monthly
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Cooperative
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2025 | Sold | $713,000-5.1%$396/sqft |
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| 8/20/2025 | Pending sale | $751,000$417/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Contingent | $751,000$417/sqft |
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| 6/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $751,000$417/sqft |
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| 2/26/2025 | Sold | $751,000+2.2%$417/sqft |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Neighborhood: Cathedral Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Stoddert Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Hardy Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10Jackson-Reed High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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