Sold323d on market
49 Observatory Cir NW
Washington, DC, 20008 • Observatory Circle • District of Columbia
$2,349,470
$714/sqft
5Beds
5Baths
3,292Sqft
0.12 acLot
1940Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1940 · 86 years of history
Observatory Circle
Observatory Circle
2 Fireplaces
Cozy heat source
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
1-Car Garage
Garage Faces Front · Detached
This home is in high demand
Listed 323 days ago · 19 views · Top 7% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
19 views
People checking out this listing
323 days on market
Established listing
$714/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 7% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1940
Welcome to this elegant colonial in sought after Observatory Circle. The center hall floor plan features an expansive living room with ample natural light, fireplace and warm wood floors. The formal dining room features seating for six or more . Enjoy an open kitchen/family room with spacious marble island with breakfast bar, tremendous storage and stainless steel appliances. The adjacent family room is the perfect place to relax or entertain with built in cabinets and desk. Upstairs, the primary bedroom has cathedral ceilings, a lovely reading nook, walk-in closet and spa-like marble bathroom with glass shower. There are three additional bedrooms on this level, one with an en-suite full bath and an additional shared full bathroom. The top floor features a fifth bedroom and an office. The finished basement offers a media/family room. Outside is a stunning, flagstone patio, large professionally landscaped garden and additional seating areas. Garage parking completes this fabulous offering.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights garage parking, flagstone patio, and cathedral ceilings as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$15,013/month
Principal & Interest$11,880
Property Tax$2,349
Insurance$783
Down payment20% ($469,894)
3%50%
Est. 6.50% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,879,576 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1940
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Parking1 Garage space
Lot5,136 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
Year built1940
Stories3
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ConstructionBrick, Wood Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Faces Front, Detached
Garage1 spaces
BasementCombination
Fireplaces2
Lot5,136 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodObservatory Circle
ZoningRESIDENTIAL
Annual tax$11,928
Parcel19370008
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Breakfast Area
Built-in Features
Combination Kitchen/Living
Eat-in Kitchen
Kitchen Island
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage Faces Front
Detached
Construction
Brick
Wood Siding
Lot Features
Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
910 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market323
Est. value$2,290,600
Est. rent$7,944/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$714
On marketOct 20, 2023
PostedOct 20, 2023
Last sold$2,349,470
MLS updatedDec 19, 2023
Tour days6
Views19
How are the schools in Washington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20008
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 22, 2025Sold$2,349,470$714Public Record
Dec 19, 2023Sold$2,505,000$761Bright MLS
Oct 31, 2023Contingent$2,450,000$744Bright MLS
Oct 20, 2023Listed For Sale$2,450,000$744Bright MLS
Sold$2,349,470
May 22, 2025•$714/sqft•Public Record
Sold$2,505,000
Dec 19, 2023•$761/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$2,450,000
Oct 31, 2023•$744/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$2,450,000
Oct 20, 2023•$744/sqft•Bright MLS
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2025$19,971$2,349,470
Apr 11, 2024$12,618$1,484,480
Apr 11, 2023$12,301$1,447,120
Apr 11, 2022$11,928$1,403,240
Apr 11, 2021$11,664$1,372,280
Apr 11, 2020$11,532$1,356,710
Apr 11, 2018$11,050$1,300,010
Apr 11, 2017$9,782$1,150,820
Apr 11, 2016$9,333$1,097,950
Apr 11, 2015$8,808$1,036,200
Apr 11, 2014$8,383$986,200
Apr 11, 2013$8,157$959,590
Apr 11, 2012$6,026$967,750
Apr 11, 2011$3,826$967,750
Apr 11, 2010$3,650$1,076,790
Apr 11, 2009$3,318$1,109,640
Apr 11, 2007$2,868$1,069,400
Apr 11, 2006$2,726$913,530
Apr 11, 2005$3,367$799,250
Apr 11, 2004$3,006$690,430
Apr 11, 2003$2,684$674,080
Apr 11, 2002$2,147$484,947
Apr 11, 2001$1,689$381,848
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Washington, DC • District of Columbia
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
Washington
Nearby zip codes
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