For SaleOpen House1d on marketOpen HouseHistoric · 88 yrs
3901 Cathedral Ave NW #16
Washington, DC, 20016 • Cathedral Heights • District of Columbia
$185,000
$348/sqft
Down payment assistance available
1Baths
531Sqft
1938Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1938 · 88 years of history
Observatory Circle
Concierge · Meeting Room · Elevator(s)
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
1d on Market
Listed Apr 8, 2026
$633/mo HOA
Concierge · Meeting Room · Elevator(s) · Fitness Center
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About this home
Condo · Built 1938 · Historic
Located in the historic Marlyn building and new to the market, this studio is freshly painted and has newly refinished floors. Perfect for the first time buyer or for one who is downsizing. The unit is located near the main entrance but far enough for a tranquil lifestyle. Amenities are in abundance-- sauna, fitness room, bike room, laundry room, and 24 hour concierge. Escape to the roof deck for a panoramic view, including the National Cathedral. The ideal location offers close access to bus and metro, restaurants, and shopping. Reasonable condo fee for the area. Lowest-priced studio within miles. Unit is #11 but listed on tax record as #16.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights newly refinished floors and freshly painted as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,840/month
Principal & Interest$960
Property Tax$185
Insurance$62
HOA$633
Down payment20% ($37,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $148,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeCondominium
Year Built1938
HeatingCentral, Electric
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ParkingOpen Parking
HOA$633 monthly
Days on Zillow1 Day
Price/sqft$348
Property
Home typeCondo
Sub-typeCondominium
Year built1938
Stories7
Systems
HeatingCentral, Electric
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingPublic, On Street
BasementOther
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodCathedral Heights
ZoningR5A
Annual tax$298
Parcel18152016
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
HOA$633/mo
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Central
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Accessibility
Accessible Elevator Installed
Exterior Features
Parking
Public
On Street
Construction
Brick
Lot Features
Unknown Soil Type
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
2 rooms detailed
Kitchen
MainFlooring - Vinyl
Living Room
MainFlooring - Solid Hardwood
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market1
Est. value$234,600
Est. rent$2,182/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$348
On marketApr 8, 2026
PostedApr 8, 2026
Last sold$245,000
MLS updatedApr 8, 2026
Tour days9
Views36
Favorites2
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20016
Price history
28 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 8, 2026Listed For Sale$185,000$348Bright MLS
Oct 7, 2017Listing Removed$1,850$3Zillow Rental Network
Sep 12, 2017Listed For Rent$1,850$3Zillow Rental Network
Jul 15, 2017Listing Removed$1,595$3Owner
Jul 1, 2017Price Change$1,595$3Owner
May 10, 2017Listed For Rent$1,675$3Owner
Nov 14, 2016Sold$245,000$461Agent Provided
Apr 11, 2016Listing Removed$1,800$3Owner
Jul 15, 2015Listing Removed$1,625$3Owner
Jun 25, 2015Price Change$1,625$3Owner
Jun 18, 2015Listing Removed$439,900$828Lindsay Reishman Real Estate
Jun 18, 2015Listed For Rent$1,650$3Owner
May 29, 2015Listed For Sale$439,900$828Lindsay Reishman Real Estate
Feb 10, 2014Sold$335,000$631Agent Provided
Mar 7, 2013Listing Removed$1,700$3Urban Igloo LLC
Feb 6, 2013Price Change$1,700$3Urban Igloo LLC
Jan 11, 2013Price Change$1,725$3Urban Igloo LLC
Jan 4, 2013Listed For Rent$1,750$3Urban Igloo LLC
Aug 20, 2011Listing Removed$245,900$463Weichert Realtors
Jul 2, 2011Price Change$245,900$463Weichert Realtors
Apr 30, 2011Price Change$259,900$489Weichert Realtors
Feb 21, 2011Price Change$249,000$469Condo.com
Feb 12, 2011Price Change$245,000$461Weichert Realtors
Nov 1, 2010Price Change$249,000$469Condo.com
Oct 2, 2010Price Change$249,500$470Condo.com
Sep 2, 2010Price Change$249,900$471Condo.com
Aug 5, 2010Listed For Sale$409,000$770Weichert Realtors
May 1, 2007Sold$263,500$496Public Record
Listed For Sale$185,000
Apr 8, 2026•$348/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$1,850
Oct 7, 2017•$3/sqft•Zillow Rental Network
Listed For Rent$1,850
Sep 12, 2017•$3/sqft•Zillow Rental Network
Listing Removed$1,595
Jul 15, 2017•$3/sqft•Owner
Price Change$1,595
Jul 1, 2017•$3/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$1,675
May 10, 2017•$3/sqft•Owner
Sold$245,000
Nov 14, 2016•$461/sqft•Agent Provided
Listing Removed$1,800
Apr 11, 2016•$3/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$1,625
Jul 15, 2015•$3/sqft•Owner
Price Change$1,625
Jun 25, 2015•$3/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$439,900
Jun 18, 2015•$828/sqft•Lindsay Reishman Real Estate
Listed For Rent$1,650
Jun 18, 2015•$3/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$439,900
May 29, 2015•$828/sqft•Lindsay Reishman Real Estate
Sold$335,000
Feb 10, 2014•$631/sqft•Agent Provided
Listing Removed$1,700
Mar 7, 2013•$3/sqft•Urban Igloo LLC
Price Change$1,700
Feb 6, 2013•$3/sqft•Urban Igloo LLC
Price Change$1,725
Jan 11, 2013•$3/sqft•Urban Igloo LLC
Listed For Rent$1,750
Jan 4, 2013•$3/sqft•Urban Igloo LLC
Listing Removed$245,900
Aug 20, 2011•$463/sqft•Weichert Realtors
Price Change$245,900
Jul 2, 2011•$463/sqft•Weichert Realtors
Price Change$259,900
Apr 30, 2011•$489/sqft•Weichert Realtors
Price Change$249,000
Feb 21, 2011•$469/sqft•Condo.com
Price Change$245,000
Feb 12, 2011•$461/sqft•Weichert Realtors
Price Change$249,000
Nov 1, 2010•$469/sqft•Condo.com
Price Change$249,500
Oct 2, 2010•$470/sqft•Condo.com
Price Change$249,900
Sep 2, 2010•$471/sqft•Condo.com
Listed For Sale$409,000
Aug 5, 2010•$770/sqft•Weichert Realtors
Sold$263,500
May 1, 2007•$496/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2025$298$192,030
Apr 9, 2024$305$189,190
Apr 9, 2023$350$206,280
Apr 9, 2022$371$195,490
Apr 9, 2021$361$195,610
Apr 9, 2020$455$182,660
Apr 9, 2018$445$178,000
Apr 9, 2017$544$200,550
Apr 9, 2016$547$200,380
Apr 9, 2015$546$203,730
Apr 9, 2014$1,003$198,860
Apr 9, 2013$920$203,890
Apr 9, 2012$849$205,110
Apr 9, 2011$849$205,110
Apr 9, 2010$702$206,350
Apr 9, 2009$345$227,630
Apr 9, 2007$352$218,970
Apr 9, 2006$335$173,000
Apr 9, 2005$667$135,570
Apr 9, 2004$596$116,990
Apr 9, 2003$532$92,930
Apr 9, 2002$426$74,340
Apr 9, 2001$293$60,534
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Local context around this listing
Washington, DC • District of Columbia
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Nearby zip codes
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