4000 CATHEDRAL AVENUE NW Unit 517B, 518B, WASHINGTON, DC 20016

$1,110,000

ITS AMAZING, ITS INCREDIBLE, YOU WONT WANT MISS IT AND RARELY AVAILBLE. Situated on nearly 10 acres of the Westchester Coop was built during the Great Depression & completed in 1931. Noted in many publication for its extraordinary Art-Deco classic features. You will be mesmerized by all of its charm… Read More of yester year 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. Two units, same tier, same floor that can be joined to create an amazing connecting space with possible closed office hall as a foyer to enter all units. Boasting 2400 square feet, 9-foot ceilings w/ parquet wood floors throughout these apartments combined have 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths w/ 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. Oh, if the fireplace could talk!! Private wings for sleeping quarters, 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. ****First ****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 all the way 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, new tile, fixtures, vanities with every attention to detail. En suite bath has glass slider tub shower on the southern wing,& hall bath has a beautiful glass shower w/ 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. ****518B, this 600 sq ft bright and sunny studio apartment completes the package & could be joined to 517B through the front foyer closet which would enter into the kitchen of 517B. Kit & bath have been completely renovated w/ lots of south/ southwest exposure & great sunsets. Features of interest, freshly painted, build in cabinets, 9ft ceilings, large living rm with eat in space & a murphy bed that looks like a closet. Fee includes utilities and taxes, except wifi/cable. 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. We can't wait to help you find your dream home! Read Less

Courtesy of Chris Rhodes, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

May 14, 2025

Property Type

Condominium

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

2,400

Year Built

1931

MLS Number

DCDC2193748

Additional Details

Property

Soil Types: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg, Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, View: Garden/Lawn, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods

Property Access

Road Responsibility: Private

Appliances & Equipment

Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator

Basement

Combination, Garage Access, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Walkout Level

Building

2,400 sqft living area, 2,400 sqft above grade (finished), Built in 1931, Structure Type: Unit/Flat/Apartment, Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Plaster Walls, 8 levels in building, 1 levels, Art Deco, Brick, Block, Concrete, Masonry, Stone

Cooling

Electric, Multi Units

Accessibility Features

48+ Halls

Exterior Features

Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Secure Storage, Street Lights, Stone Retaining Walls, Water Fountains

Fees

Other Fees Frequency: One Time, Other Fees: $600

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, Electric

Floors

Wood

Heating

Natural Gas, Programmable Thermostat, Hot Water

Home Owner's Association

Condo/Coop Association, Condo/Coop Fee : $4,238, Condo/Coop Fee Freq: Monthly, Beauty Salon, Common Grounds, Convenience Store, Elevator, Exercise Room, Guest Suites, Laundry Facilities, Library, Meeting Room, Party Room, Security, Air Conditioning, Common Area Maintenance, Electricity, Gas, Heat, Management, Reserve Funds, Snow Removal, Taxes, Trash, Water

Interior Features

Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Efficiency, Kitchen - Galley, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

City/Town Tax: $967,920, City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, Tax Annual Amount: $967,920, Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Hot Water: Natural Gas

Windows

Screens

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