Sold268d on marketHistoric · 99 yrs
2840 Chesapeake St NW
Washington, DC, 20008 • Forest Hills • District of Columbia
$2,250,000
$534/sqft
6Beds
5Baths
4,210Sqft
0.2 acLot
1927Built
Property DNA
Tudor Style
Built 1927 · 99 years of history
Forest Hills
Forest Hills
Outdoor Living
Patio
2 Fireplaces
Mantel(s) · Gas/Propane
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
2-Car Garage
Garage Door Opener · Detached · Driveway
Premium Finishes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Hardwood & Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Listed 268 days ago · 11 views
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268 days on market
Established listing
$534/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1927 · Historic
**PRICE IMPROVED - OPEN SATURDAY 1-3pm**. With over 250k in amazing renovations, this timeless Tudor home seamlessly blends classic charm with modern essentials, featuring a slate tile craftsman kitchen adorned with a unique wood ceiling and a smart wall that conveys. The welcoming center hall foyer opens to a formal dining room, a stylish kitchen, and a formal living room. The side library with built in shelves and whimsical wallpaper completes the charm of the first level. On the upper level, discover a fully updated owner’s suite, complete with a wood-burning fireplace, thoughtfully designed double walk-in closets, and a luxurious marble-tiled bathroom featuring heated floors, double sinks, and a glass shower. Two additional sunlit bedrooms share an artisan bath with a glass shower, soaking tub, and heated floors. The rare third floor offers three versatile rooms, perfect for an office, guest space, or play area, all sharing another bathroom with a glass shower and heated floors. The spacious lower level provides abundant storage, a large walk-in laundry room, a gym/storage area, and a Moroccan-inspired steam shower full bath. Distinctive character details such as a stone wall, built-in shelves, and an under-staircase dog cove add unique charm to this home. The flat backyard includes a play area with a slide, a large patio, and a detached two-car garage, ideal for a future guest house. HOME GENERATOR CONVEYS Located just minutes from restaurants and shops on Connecticut Ave, blocks from Rock Creek Park, and only 1/2 mile from Van Ness Metro, this home is a walker’s paradise. Enjoy local favorites like Politics & Prose, Sfoglina, Italian Bar, and Call Your Mother.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights whimsical wallpaper, detached two-car garage, and large walk-in laundry room as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$14,377/month
Principal & Interest$11,377
Property Tax$2,250
Insurance$750
Down payment20% ($450,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.50% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,800,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1927
HeatingRadiator, Electric
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot8,712 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTudor
Year built1927
Stories3
Systems
HeatingRadiator, Electric
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
RoofSlate
ConstructionBrick, Stone
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Door Opener, Detached, Driveway
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Exterior Entry
Fireplaces2
FencingFull
Lot8,712 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodForest Hills
ZoningR60
Annual tax$17,389
Parcel22580804
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths4
Features & details
16 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s)
Floor Plan - Traditional
Kitchen - Table Space
Walk-In Closet(s)
High Ceilings
Appliances
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Wood
Heating
Radiator
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Laundry
Lower Level
Fireplace
Mantel(s)
Gas/Propane
Windows
Wood Frames
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Exterior
Play Equipment
Play Area
Stone Retaining Walls
Parking
Garage Door Opener
Detached
Driveway
Construction
Brick
Stone
Patio & Porch
Patio
Lot Features
Urban Land-Brandywine
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
1,100 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market268
Est. value$2,553,800
Est. rent$7,700/mo
Tax rate0.65%
Price/sqft$534
On marketMay 7, 2025
PostedMay 7, 2025
Last sold$2,250,000
MLS updatedAug 16, 2025
Tour days6
Views11
How are the schools in Washington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Washington, DC, 20008
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 15, 2025Sold$2,250,000$534Bright MLS
Jun 30, 2025Pending Sale$2,250,000$534Bright MLS
Jun 15, 2025Contingent$2,250,000$534Bright MLS
Jun 11, 2025Price Change$2,250,000$534Bright MLS
May 7, 2025Listed For Sale$2,400,000$570Bright MLS
Apr 22, 2019Sold$1,689,000$401Agent Provided
Feb 7, 2019Listed For Sale$1,689,000$401Compass
Jan 1, 2015Sold$1,455,000$346Long & Foster Broker Feed
Apr 9, 2012Listing Removed$1,495,000$355Long and Foster Real Estate Inc.
Feb 10, 2012Listed For Sale$1,495,000$355Long and Foster Real Estate Inc.
Sep 28, 2006Sold$1,250,000$297Public Record
Feb 10, 2006Sold$1,185,000$281Agent Provided
Sold$2,250,000
Jul 15, 2025•$534/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$2,250,000
Jun 30, 2025•$534/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$2,250,000
Jun 15, 2025•$534/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$2,250,000
Jun 11, 2025•$534/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$2,400,000
May 7, 2025•$570/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$1,689,000
Apr 22, 2019•$401/sqft•Agent Provided
Listed For Sale$1,689,000
Feb 7, 2019•$401/sqft•Compass
Sold$1,455,000
Jan 1, 2015•$346/sqft•Long & Foster Broker Feed
Listing Removed$1,495,000
Apr 9, 2012•$355/sqft•Long and Foster Real Estate Inc.
Listed For Sale$1,495,000
Feb 10, 2012•$355/sqft•Long and Foster Real Estate Inc.
Sold$1,250,000
Sep 28, 2006•$297/sqft•Public Record
Sold$1,185,000
Feb 10, 2006•$281/sqft•Agent Provided
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$14,017$1,738,940
Apr 10, 2024$13,638$1,691,540
Apr 10, 2023$12,525$1,557,510
Apr 10, 2022$11,903$1,479,050
Apr 10, 2021$11,466$1,474,010
Apr 10, 2020$10,430$1,302,700
Apr 10, 2018$10,315$1,286,870
Apr 10, 2017$9,655$1,208,330
Apr 10, 2016$9,415$1,179,310
Apr 10, 2015$9,019$1,132,500
Apr 10, 2014$8,391$1,057,390
Apr 10, 2013$7,870$994,990
Apr 10, 2012$8,165$1,028,140
Apr 10, 2011$8,165$1,028,140
Apr 10, 2010$8,898$1,114,270
Apr 10, 2009$8,573$1,076,110
Apr 10, 2007$7,746$940,260
Apr 10, 2006$5,561$791,770
Apr 10, 2005$5,880$676,560
Apr 10, 2004$5,250$584,900
Apr 10, 2003$4,864$579,040
Apr 10, 2002$3,892$435,365
Apr 10, 2001$3,529$397,594
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Local context around this listing
Washington, DC • District of Columbia
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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