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4000 Cathedral Avenue NW , 516B, 517B, 518

WASHINGTON, DC 20016
  • $1,555,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 26 Days
  • ID#: DCDC2193748
$1,555,000
  • 4
    BEDS
  • N/A
    ACRES
  • 4
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 3,750
    SQFT
  • $415
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Co-Op
Built:
1931
County:

School Ratings & Info

Description

ITS AMAZING, ITS INCREDIBLE, YOU WONT WANT MISS IT AND RARELY AVAILBLE. Situated on nearly 10 acres of the Westchester Coop was built during the Great Depression & completed in 1931. Noted in many publication for its extraordinary Art-Deco classic features. You will be mesmerized by all of its charm of yester year 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,& portr cochere in front of the main building. Three units, same tier, same floor that can be joined to create an amazing connecting space with possible closed office hall as a foyer to enter all units. Boasting 3750 square feet, 9-foot ceilings w/ parquet wood floors throughout these apartments combined have 4/5 bedrooms and 4 full baths w/ North, South and Western exposures overlooking Rock Creek 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 courts offices on Capitol Hill. Oh, if the fireplace could talk!! Private wings for sleeping quarters, 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. ****First Apartment: 516B is a two-bedroom 1-bath apartment facing North, with a full kitchen, eat in space, large family room with two spacious bedrooms, classic black & white art deco tile with tub/shower in the bathroom w/ vanity w/ exterior window. Other features include built in book cases, plantation shutters, beautiful hardwood parquet floors and 9 ft ceilings. An interesting fact, this unit was originally just a one bedroom but decades ago the second bedroom was acquired and horse traded, and it used to be a part of and was joined unit 517B. Th previous door and connecting door is shown on the floor plans which is available on request can be provided with approximate total interior square footage is 1750 Square feet. ****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 all the way 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, new tile, fixtures, vanities with every attention to detail. En suite bath has glass slider tub shower on the southern wing,& hall bath has a beautiful glass shower w/ 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. ****518B, this 600 sq ft bright and sunny studio apartment completes the package & could be joined to 517B through the front foyer closet which would enter into the kitchen of 517B. Kit & bath have been completely renovated w/ lots of south/ southwest exposure & great sunsets. Features of interest, freshly painted, build in cabinets, 9ft ceilings, large living rm with eat in space & a murphy bed that looks like a closet. Fee includes utilities and taxes, except wifi/cable. Other amenities: Shopping Market, Dry Cleaners, Loading Dock, parking, workout fitness rm. Call L/A W/ questions

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4000 Cathedral Avenue NW , 516B, 517B, 518 WASHINGTON, DC 20016

  • Price: $1,555,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 26 Days
  • ID#: DCDC2193748
4
Beds
4
Baths
0
½ Baths
N/A
Acres
3,750
SQFT
$415
$/SQFT
1931
Built
Neighborhood:
Observatory Circle
County:
Washington
School District:
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Property Description
ITS AMAZING, ITS INCREDIBLE, YOU WONT WANT MISS IT AND RARELY AVAILBLE. Situated on nearly 10 acres of the Westchester Coop was built during the Great Depression & completed in 1931. Noted in many publication for its extraordinary Art-Deco classic features. You will be mesmerized by all of its charm of yester year 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,& portr cochere in front of the main building. Three units, same tier, same floor that can be joined to create an amazing connecting space with possible closed office hall as a foyer to enter all units. Boasting 3750 square feet, 9-foot ceilings w/ parquet wood floors throughout these apartments combined have 4/5 bedrooms and 4 full baths w/ North, South and Western exposures overlooking Rock Creek 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 courts offices on Capitol Hill. Oh, if the fireplace could talk!! Private wings for sleeping quarters, 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. ****First Apartment: 516B is a two-bedroom 1-bath apartment facing North, with a full kitchen, eat in space, large family room with two spacious bedrooms, classic black & white art deco tile with tub/shower in the bathroom w/ vanity w/ exterior window. Other features include built in book cases, plantation shutters, beautiful hardwood parquet floors and 9 ft ceilings. An interesting fact, this unit was originally just a one bedroom but decades ago the second bedroom was acquired and horse traded, and it used to be a part of and was joined unit 517B. Th previous door and connecting door is shown on the floor plans which is available on request can be provided with approximate total interior square footage is 1750 Square feet. ****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 all the way 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, new tile, fixtures, vanities with every attention to detail. En suite bath has glass slider tub shower on the southern wing,& hall bath has a beautiful glass shower w/ 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. ****518B, this 600 sq ft bright and sunny studio apartment completes the package & could be joined to 517B through the front foyer closet which would enter into the kitchen of 517B. Kit & bath have been completely renovated w/ lots of south/ southwest exposure & great sunsets. Features of interest, freshly painted, build in cabinets, 9ft ceilings, large living rm with eat in space & a murphy bed that looks like a closet. Fee includes utilities and taxes, except wifi/cable. Other amenities: Shopping Market, Dry Cleaners, Loading Dock, parking, workout fitness rm. Call L/A W/ questions
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Art Deco Construction Materials BrickBlockConcreteMasonryStone Exterior Features Extensive HardscapeExterior LightingFlood LightsSecure StorageStreet LightsStone Retaining WallsWater Fountains Garage YN No Parking Types OtherDrivewayOff Street Pool No Pool Property Condition Excellent Soil Types Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg Unit Building Type Mid-Rise 5 - 8 Floors View Garden/LawnPark/GreenbeltTrees/Woods Water Access YN No Water View YN No Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Above Grade Fin SQFT 3750 Appliances Built-In MicrowaveBuilt-In RangeDishwasherDisposalExhaust FanExtra Refrigerator/FreezerIcemakerMicrowaveOven/Range - GasRefrigerator Basement CombinationGarage AccessInterior AccessOutside EntranceSide EntranceWalkout LevelOther Basement YN Yes Below Grade Finished Area 0 Below Grade Unfinished Area 0 Cooling Multi Units Fireplace Features Electric Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 1 Heating Programmable ThermostatHot Water Heating YN Yes Interior Features Bathroom - Tub ShowerBathroom - Walk-In ShowerBuilt-InsBreakfast AreaButlers PantryCrown MoldingsFloor Plan - TraditionalFormal/Separate Dining RoomKitchen - Eat-InKitchen - EfficiencyKitchen - GalleyPrimary Bath(s)Recessed LightingWalk-in Closet(s)Window TreatmentsWood Floors Levels 1 Main Level Bedrooms 4 Security Features 24 hour securityCarbon Monoxide Detector(s)Desk in LobbyFire Detection SystemSmoke Detector

Property Features

Accessibility Features 48"+ Halls Association Amenities Beauty SalonCommon GroundsConvenience StoreElevatorExercise RoomGuest SuitesLaundry FacilitiesLibraryMeeting RoomParty RoomSecurity Association Fee Includes Air ConditioningCommon Area MaintenanceElectricityGasHeatManagementReserve FundsSnow RemovalTaxesTrashWater Association Fee2 5957.78 Association Fee2 Frequency Monthly Association YN No Central Air YN No Condo YN Yes Cooling Fuel Electric Cross Street Idaho Ave NW Entry Level 5 Federal Flood Zone YN No Heating Fuel Natural Gas Hot Water Natural Gas Lease Considered YN No Navigable Water YN N New Construction YN No Original MLSNumber 803742945962 Ownership Interest Cooperative Pets Allowed YN No Sale Type Standard Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Structure Design Type Unit/Flat/Apartment Tax Annual Amount 967920.00 Tax Lot 800 Transportation Airport less than 10 milesBus Stop less than 1 mileMetro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles Vacation Rental YN No Water Source Public Window Features Screens Zoning RES

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©2025 Bright MLS, All Rights Reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold, or are no longer being offered for sale. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or The Matt Lenza Real Estate Team | Crown Homes Real Estate. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. Data last updated: 2025-04-29T23:52:13.45.
 
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