$751,000

4000 Cathedral Ave NW Unit 517B Washington, DC 20016

$8,918
Closing credit¹
2 beds
2 full
1,800 sqft
$417 / sqft
Condo

Property details

About 4000 Cathedral Ave NW Unit 517B

IT'S AMAZING, IT'S INCREDIBLE, AND RARELY AVAILABLE. Situated on nearly 10 acres of the Westchester Coop was built during the Great Depression & completed in 1931. Noted in many publications for its extraordinary Art Deco classic features. You will be mesmerized by all of its charm of yesteryear and memories influenced by the roaring twenties, like its metal etched elevator doors, elegant archways, & plastered moldings. Notice the beautifully manicured grounds, gardens, brick & stone walkways, a center sunken fountain,& porta cochere in front of the main building. Although sold separately, 517b and 518b can be joined to create an amazing connecting space. Together boasting 2400 square feet, 9-foot ceilings with/ parquet wood floors throughout, these apartments combined have 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths with/ South and Western exposures overlooking Glover Archbold Park. Gracefully laid out, these spaces bring together places for entertainment, formal dining & open living room with an electric fireplace & mantel that once was in one of the Supreme Court offices on Capitol Hill. Private wings for sleeping quarters, a separate library, office or place for extended family to come visit, this unit is blessed with many sitting areas, a place for a Grand Piano with an elegant open foyer to welcome even the pickiest of any guest list. 517B, a grand apartment, located at the end of the hall, offers approximately 1800 square feet. Its large foyer as described above is open, elegant and welcoming. Traditional living spaces are separated by two private bedroom wings with a naturally bright large living space in the center of the apartment and nearly a full wall of windows that draws your eye upon entering to the treetops & park with western exposure. The kitchen has been thoughtfully renovated with 42-inch cabinets to the ceiling, new tile, granite counter tops, high-end appliances& built-in desk/storage/pantry which could be a staging area for any catered event & is adjacent to the separate grand formal dining room. There are 2 Lg bedrooms w/ lots of windows & spacious custom closets designed by Capitol Closet Design by the previous owners. The two bathrooms have been beautifully renovated, with new tile, fixtures, and vanities with every attention to detail. En suite bath has a glass slider tub shower on the southern wing,& hall bath has a beautiful glass shower with a window on the northern wing. Other features, built-in bookcases, crown molding, chair rails, large custom closets & lots of storage or room for organization. The Westchester boasts great amenities, including a market grocery store, a beauty parlor, a fitness center, dry cleaning services, and the wonderful DeCarlo's Restaurant, where you can enjoy weekend valet service between the north and south main buildings. All of the buildings at 4000 Cathedral Ave. are connected by underground hallways, making it super convenient to get around, no matter the weather. Plus, there's an underground reserved parking garage, extra storage options, and guest rooms available for friends and family visiting you! For coop mortgage approval, you'll need a minimum of 15% down, and we can provide a list of approved lenders if you need it. Feel free to reach out to the listing agent with any questions you may have or to set up a time for a showing. Washer and dryer could be added through the Bathroom plumbing with application and approval from the Building engineer.

Highlights

Home typeCondominium
HeatingOther, Zoned
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
CoolingWall Unit(s)
Size1,800 sqft
Year built1931
ParkingUnassigned,General Common Elements, Parking Lot
MLS #DCDC2203502
FireplaceElectric
ViewPark, Trees/Woods

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior: Crown Moldings, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Window Treatments, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower
  • Fireplace: Electric
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Parking: Unassigned,General Common Elements, Parking Lot
  • View: Park, Trees/Woods
  • Architectural Style: Art Deco
  • Heating: Other, Zoned
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • List Price: $751,000
  • Price/SqFt: $417
  • Directions: See GPS to 4000 Cathedral Ave, through the main gate to the second building on the right awning. Center building. Access is granted through the Center Desk.
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,800 SqFt
  • MLS Number: DCDC2203502
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (240) 497-1700
  • Listing Agent: Christopher S Rhodes
  • Agent Phone: (571) 438-0111
  • Agent Email: roadstohome@gmail.com

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Nearby schools

9

Stoddert Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.4 mi

4001 Calvert St NW

9

Mann Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

4430 Newark St NW

9

Hearst Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.9 mi

3950 37th St NW

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $120,404. The most common annual income of people living in Washington, DC is between $100k-200k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

7%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
37%
100k-200k
25%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

74%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
3%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

3%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
8%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
53%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MercedesMercedes
  • AudiAudi
  • VolvoVolvo

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 4000 Cathedral Ave NW Unit 517B

The listing price of 4000 Cathedral Ave NW Unit 517B property is $751,000.

The property 4000 Cathedral Ave NW Unit 517B is a condo located in Washington, undefined, 20016.

Active Listing: 4000 Cathedral Ave NW Unit 517B is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 4000 Cathedral Ave NW Unit 517B are: Stoddert Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Mann Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Hearst Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Hardy Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Oyster-Adams Bilingual School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Deal Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Duke Ellington School of the Arts (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Wilson High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), School Without Walls High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).

The property at 4000 Cathedral Ave NW Unit 517B has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 4000 Cathedral Ave NW Unit 517B is 1,800 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 4000 Cathedral Ave NW Unit 517B is 1931.

This home is located at 4000 Cathedral Ave NW Unit 517B in Washington, DC and zip code 20016 in the Cathedral / McLean Gardens neighborhood. This 1,800 square foot home was built in 1931. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $751,000.

The inventory of homes for sale in Washington, DC between April and May 2025 increased by 52.7%. Listings spent 78 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $634,869 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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