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Washington, DC 20016 4000 Cathedral Avenue NW # 517B, 518B

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  • MLS# DCDC2193748
  • 04/03/2025
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  • Beds • 3
  • Baths • 3
  • SQFT • 2,400

Home Details

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. Two units, same tier, same floor, that can be joined to create an amazing connecting space with a possible closed office hall as a foyer to enter all units. 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. 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 ****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 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. 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. These apartments could be sold separately.
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Interior Features for 4000 Cathedral Avenue NW # 517B, 518B

Bedrooms

Main Level Bedrooms3
Total Bedrooms3

Bathrooms

Total Baths3

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSourceEstimated
Below Grade Unfin Area UnitsSquare Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT0
Below Grade Unfin SQFT SourceAssessor
Above Grade Finished Area2400
Above Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
BasementCombination, Garage Access, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Walkout Level, Other
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area0
Below Grade Finished Area SourceAssessor
Below Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Central Air Y/NNo
Fireplace FeaturesElectric
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringWood
Heating FuelNatural Gas
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterNatural Gas
Interior AmenitiesBathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Efficiency, Kitch
Total Fireplaces1
Total Stories8
Window FeaturesScreens

Other Rooms

Entry Level5

General for 4000 Cathedral Avenue NW # 517B, 518B

Accessibility48 + Halls
AppliancesBuilt-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Architectural StyleArt Deco
Association AmenitiesBeauty Salon, Common Grounds, Convenience Store, Elevator, Exercise Room, Guest Suites, Laundry Facilities, Library, Meeting Room, Party Room, Security
Association Fee IncludesAir Conditioning, Common Area Maintenance, Electricity, Gas, Heat, Management, Reserve Funds, Snow Removal, Taxes, Trash, Water
AssociationName2The Westchester Coop
Bathrooms Count Main Level3.00
Bathrooms Full Main Level3
CityWASHINGTON
Condo/Coop Association Y/NYes
Construction MaterialsBrick, Block, Concrete, Masonry, Stone
Cool FuelElectric
CoolingMulti Units
CountyWASHINGTON
DirectionsGPS to 4000 Cathedral Ave, Second building on right to Center to lobby, Elevators and 5th Floor
DisclosuresLead Based Paint - Federal, Prop Disclosure, Sell Entirely
Full Baths3
Garage Y/NNo
HOANo
HOA Fee 24238.19
HOA Fee 2 FrequencyMonthly
HeatingProgrammable Thermostat, Hot Water
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Legal SubdivisionObservatory Circle
Levels1
ModificationTimestamp2025-06-06T12:47:28
New ConstructionNo
Other Fees600.00
Other Fees FrequencyOne Time
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
OwnershipCooperative
PossessionImmediate, Negotiable
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG437.5
Property ConditionExcellent
Property TypeResidential
School DistrictDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Security Features24 hour security, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Desk in Lobby, Fire Detection System, Smoke Detector
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusACTIVE
Structure TypeUnit/Flat/Apartment
Subdivision NameOBSERVATORY CIRCLE
Tax Annual Amount967920.0
Tax Assessed Value173208100.0
Tax Lot800
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms12
Total SQFT2400
TransportationAirport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles
Unit Number517B, 518B
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
ViewGarden/Lawn, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access Y/NNo
Year Built1931
Year Built SourceAssessor
ZoningRES

Exterior for 4000 Cathedral Avenue NW # 517B, 518B

Exterior AmenitiesExtensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Secure Storage, Street Lights, Stone Retaining Walls, Water Fountains
Land Assessed Value63925100.00
Land Use Code
Navigable Water Y/NNo
PoolNo Pool
Road ResponsibilityPrivate
Soil TypesUrban Land-Manor-Glenelg
Type of ParkingOther, Driveway, Off Street
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo

Additional Details

Price History

Tina Torres

Broker/Owner
Price $1,050,000
MLS#DCDC2193748
List Date 04/03/2025
Property Type Condos
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