Sold983d on marketHistoric · 94 yrs
2816 38th St NW
Washington, DC, 20007 • Cathedral Heights • District of Columbia
$1,500,000
$372/sqft
9Beds
6Baths
4,029Sqft
0.09 acLot
1932Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1932 · 94 years of history
Observatory Circle
Cathedral Heights
2 Fireplaces
Wood Burning
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
983 days on market
Established listing
$372/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1932 · Historic
Beautiful spacious, 9 bedroom 5.5 bathroom semi-detached, residence located in sought after Observatory Circle. 2816 38th Street, NW is 4,029 square feet on 4 finished levels. Partially renovated in 2013. The upper three levels of the home offers 6 Bedrooms with 3.5 Bathrooms, a gorgeous fully renovated kitchen, skylighted / bright breakfast room with plenty of windows, allowing ample natural light with easy access to large deck, living room & dining room, powder room, laundry room. The lower level (with connecting interior stairs) is an open concept kitchen and living room with large granite counter-tops over hang allowing for plenty of bar seating and 3 Bedrooms with 2 Full Bath, its own washer/ dryer for a private in-law suite; has separate heat pump, entrance and private patio. The home was originally built in 1932 and has been renovated but keeping the historical attributes throughout the house. Home has been fully repainted this year and original 1930s floors have been refinished. HVAC unit and hot water heater recently replaced and upgraded. 2 private driveway off-street parking spaces in the back of the home. Just blocks away from Massachusetts Ave. NW and Wisconsin Ave, which provides easy access to Georgetown and Dupont Circle.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights hvac unit, plenty of windows, and ample natural light as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$9,783/month
Principal & Interest$7,783
Property Tax$1,500
Insurance$500
Down payment20% ($300,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,200,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1932
HeatingHeat Pump, Electric
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Parking2 Open Parking spaces
Lot3,900 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
Year built1932
Stories4
Systems
HeatingHeat Pump, Electric
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Off Street
BasementConnecting Stairway,Exterior Entry
Fireplaces2
Lot3,900 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodCathedral Heights
ZoningRESIDENTIAL
Annual tax$12,066
Parcel18130024
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths5
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Heat Pump
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Off Street
Construction
Brick
Lot Features
Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
1,400 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market983
Est. value$1,949,900
Est. rent$7,744/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$372
On marketSep 30, 2022
PostedSep 30, 2022
Last sold$1,500,000
MLS updatedDec 13, 2023
Tour days6
Views8
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20007
Price history
15 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 31, 2023Sold$1,500,000$372Bright MLS
Jun 9, 2023Pending Sale$1,650,000$410Bright MLS
Apr 22, 2023Listed For Sale$1,650,000$410Bright MLS
May 4, 2021Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Manager
Feb 27, 2021Listed For Rent$3,650$1Zillow Rental Manager
Apr 1, 2020Listing Removed$6,950$2Oak Equities, Inc.
Mar 27, 2020Listed For Rent$6,950$2Oak Equities, Inc.
Apr 20, 2018Listing Removed$6,000$1Oak Equities, Inc.
Apr 3, 2018Listed For Rent$6,000$1Oak Equities, Inc.
Sep 29, 2016Listing Removed$6,000$1Oak Equities, Inc.
Jul 31, 2013Listing Removed$5,850$1Keller Williams Capital Properties
Jul 24, 2013Price Change$5,850$1Keller Williams Capital Properties
Jul 12, 2013Price Change$6,000$1Keller Williams Capital Properties
Jun 29, 2013Listed For Rent$7,500$2Keller Williams Capital Properties
Mar 28, 2006Sold$920,000$228Public Record
Sold$1,500,000
Jul 31, 2023•$372/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$1,650,000
Jun 9, 2023•$410/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$1,650,000
Apr 22, 2023•$410/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
May 4, 2021•Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent$3,650
Feb 27, 2021•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager
Listing Removed$6,950
Apr 1, 2020•$2/sqft•Oak Equities, Inc.
Listed For Rent$6,950
Mar 27, 2020•$2/sqft•Oak Equities, Inc.
Listing Removed$6,000
Apr 20, 2018•$1/sqft•Oak Equities, Inc.
Listed For Rent$6,000
Apr 3, 2018•$1/sqft•Oak Equities, Inc.
Listing Removed$6,000
Sep 29, 2016•$1/sqft•Oak Equities, Inc.
Listing Removed$5,850
Jul 31, 2013•$1/sqft•Keller Williams Capital Properties
Price Change$5,850
Jul 24, 2013•$1/sqft•Keller Williams Capital Properties
Price Change$6,000
Jul 12, 2013•$1/sqft•Keller Williams Capital Properties
Listed For Rent$7,500
Jun 29, 2013•$2/sqft•Keller Williams Capital Properties
Sold$920,000
Mar 28, 2006•$228/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$11,981$1,499,430
Apr 10, 2024$11,951$1,492,990
Apr 10, 2023$12,472$1,467,300
Apr 10, 2022$12,066$1,419,550
Apr 10, 2021$11,817$1,390,240
Apr 10, 2020$10,918$1,360,170
Apr 10, 2018$10,123$1,264,300
Apr 10, 2017$9,542$1,194,990
Apr 10, 2016$9,050$1,136,450
Apr 10, 2015$8,783$1,104,640
Apr 10, 2014$8,142$1,028,120
Apr 10, 2013$8,251$1,039,790
Apr 10, 2012$8,330$1,047,460
Apr 10, 2011$8,330$1,047,460
Apr 10, 2010$9,137$1,142,390
Apr 10, 2009$9,234$1,153,910
Apr 10, 2007$8,301$1,003,340
Apr 10, 2006$7,317$855,370
Apr 10, 2005$7,540$823,460
Apr 10, 2004$7,438$774,740
Apr 10, 2003$6,911$719,870
Apr 10, 2002$4,972$517,890
Apr 10, 2001$4,882$424,500
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Washington, DC • District of Columbia
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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