Off Market2009d on marketHistoric · 91 yrs

4540 Chesapeake St NW

Washington, DC, 20016 • American University Park • District of Columbia

$2,095,000

$582/sqft

5Beds

4Baths

3,600Sqft

0.1 acLot

1935Built

Property DNA

3 highlights

Colonial Style

Built 1935 · 91 years of history

Premium Finishes

Walk-In Closet(s)

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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People checking out this listing

2009 days on market

Established listing

$582/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1935 · Historic

This 3600 square foot single family home has 5 bedrooms and 4.0 bathrooms. This home is located at 4540 Chesapeake St NW, Washington, DC 20016.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$13,387/month

Principal & Interest$10,593

Property Tax$2,095

Insurance$698

Down payment20% ($419,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.50% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,676,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1935

HeatingOther, Gas

CoolingCentral

Parking1 Parking space

Lot4,399 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

StyleColonial

Year built1935

Systems

HeatingOther, Gas

CoolingCentral

RoofSlate

Parking & Outdoor

BasementFinished

Lot4,399 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodAmerican University Park

Annual tax$14,830

Parcel15690016

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths3

Features & details

6 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Ceiling Fan(s)

Window Treatments

Walk-In Closet(s)

Built-Ins

Eat-in Kitchen

Open Floorplan

Skylight(s)

Attic

Floor Plan - Traditional

Combination Kitchen/Living

Tub Shower

Primary Bath(s)

Appliances

Dishwasher

Garbage disposal

Refrigerator

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Other

Gas

Cooling

Central

Exterior Features

Exterior

Stone

Brick

Room details

1 room detailed

Walk In Closet

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market2009

Est. value$2,095,000

Est. rent$7,778/mo

Tax rate0.65%

Price/sqft$582

Last sold$1,726,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Washington?

3 schools rated nearby

Janney Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.5 mi

Deal Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.8 mi

Jackson-Reed High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.7 mi

Location

Washington, DC, 20016

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Price history

6 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Oct 8, 2020Sold$1,726,000$479Public Record

Sep 29, 2020Pending Sale$1,599,000$444Washington Fine Properties, LLC

Aug 27, 2020Listed For Sale$1,599,000$444Washington Fine Properties, LLC

Nov 23, 2016Sold$1,360,000$378Public Record

Sep 19, 2016Listed For Sale$1,350,000$375TTR Sothebys International Realty

Apr 11, 2001Sold$502,000$139Public Record

Sold$1,726,000

Oct 8, 2020•$479/sqft•Public Record

Pending Sale$1,599,000

Sep 29, 2020•$444/sqft•Washington Fine Properties, LLC

Listed For Sale$1,599,000

Aug 27, 2020•$444/sqft•Washington Fine Properties, LLC

Sold$1,360,000

Nov 23, 2016•$378/sqft•Public Record

Listed For Sale$1,350,000

Sep 19, 2016•$375/sqft•TTR Sothebys International Realty

Sold$502,000

Apr 11, 2001•$139/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

23 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2025$14,830$1,834,530

Apr 10, 2024$14,278$1,771,330

Apr 10, 2023$13,003$1,717,960

Apr 10, 2022$11,862$1,660,780

Apr 10, 2021$10,802$1,370,140

Apr 10, 2020$9,825$1,340,120

Apr 10, 2018$8,138$1,030,810

Apr 10, 2017$7,821$992,590

Apr 10, 2016$7,612$967,180

Apr 10, 2015$7,304$930,680

Apr 10, 2014$6,677$855,700

Apr 10, 2013$6,270$806,770

Apr 10, 2012$6,317$810,720

Apr 10, 2011$6,317$810,720

Apr 10, 2010$6,270$842,230

Apr 10, 2009$5,700$867,880

Apr 10, 2007$4,934$848,210

Apr 10, 2006$4,690$735,150

Apr 10, 2005$4,641$695,500

Apr 10, 2004$4,143$677,450

Apr 10, 2003$1,850$415,357

Apr 10, 2002$3,536$398,354

Apr 10, 2001$1,686$381,351

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Est. value$2,095,000

Est. rent$7,778/mo

30yr rate est.6.50%

Affordability$11,614/mo

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