Open Houses on Sat & Sun Aug 16 and 17 from 12 -2pm. Classic Charm and Exceptional Space! Set on an elevated corner lot framed by mature landscaping, this handsome 1940 brick Colonial offers timeless curb appeal and flexible living across four levels. Estimated square footage 3200 SF. See floor plan in listing photos. Offered for the first time in over 30 years, 4501 Western Ave NW provides a rare combination of generous indoor and outdoor space, a wide footprint, and close proximity to the neighborhood shops, parks, and transit options that make American University Park a consistently sought-after corner of Northwest DC. Inside, you'll find four levels with a thoughtful layout and room to grow. The home welcomes you with a gracious foyer, an elegant living room with fireplace, a sunroom bathed in natural light, a formal dining room, and a den ideal for reading or working from home. The kitchen is expanded with a breakfast room that overlooks the rear yard, perfect for casual meals or morning coffee. A powder room completes the main level. Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms and two full baths, including a large primary suite. A walk-up attic from bedroom 3, with wood flooring and baseboard heat, provides flex space to meet your needs including potential guest space, studio, storage or other design. The versatile lower level offers exceptional space including a large yet cozy recreation room with fireplace, a newly renovated full bath, and workshop. An expansive Bedroom #4 and office suite with its own entrance from the private driveway is an ideal space for your home office, studio, or private guest space. Sellers acquired a office permit for this space. Enjoy a level rear yard, private driveway for off-street parking for 3 cars, for incredible convenience and an adorable custom shed for gardening and other recreation items. Just blocks to the shops and restaurants along Massachusetts Avenue, including Millie’s, Wagshal’s, Starbucks, Compass Coffee, Bluestone Lane, Crate & Barrel, Pizzeria Paradiso and more. Walkable to Turtle Park, schools, American University, and Tenleytown Main Street or Friendship Heights & Tenleytown Metros, as well as several bus lines. Located in AU Park on the DC side of Western Avenue, this property offers all the benefits of city living with easy access to the amenities of Spring Valley, Friendship Heights, Tenleytown, Bethesda and downtown DC. A rare opportunity to own a timeless home in one of Northwest DC’s most established and connected neighborhoods.
For sale
$1,465,000
4501 Western Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
4beds
3,200sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
6,097 Square Feet Lot
$1,435,400 Zestimate®
$458/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Elevated corner lotThree well-proportioned bedroomsMature landscapingTimeless curb appealFormal dining roomLarge primary suiteGracious foyer
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 14, 2025 at 09:10am
Listed by:
Rina Kunk 202-489-9011,
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2215510

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Den, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Attic, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
Den
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Lower
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Curved Staircase, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Full,Connecting Stairway,Exterior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,200
- Total interior livable area: 3,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,300
- Finished area below ground: 900
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Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,097 Square Feet
- Features: Rear Yard, Front Yard, Corner Lot, Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1486//0084
- Zoning: R1B
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Slate,Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: American University Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $458/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,357,600
- Annual tax amount: $4,843
- Date on market: 8/14/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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