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4000 Cathedral Avenue NW Unit 517B

Washington, DC 20016

Name: Open House: 2:15pm-4:15pm
Start: 2025-06-22T14:15:00
End: 2025-06-22T16:15:00
Location: 4000 Cathedral Avenue NW Unit 517B

2 beds
2 baths
1,800 sqft
$417 per sqft
1931 build

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.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 19, 2025 •

MLS# DCDC2203502 —

The Building

Year Built:

1931
Year Built Source:

Estimated
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Brick
Building Name:

The Westchester Cooperative
Building Units Total:

514
Unit Building Type:

Mid-Rise 5 - 8 Floors
Structure Type:

Unit/Flat/Apartment
Architect Name:

Harvey H. Warwick, Sr.
Architectural Style:

Art Deco
Levels:

1
Entry Floor Number:

5
Security Features:

Desk in Lobby, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
Window Features:

Bay/Bow
Accessibility Features:

Elevator
Basement:

No
Unit Number:

517B
Total SqFt Source:

Estimated
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Estimated
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

1800
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Estimated

Interior

Interior Features:

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
Floors In Unit:

1
Flooring Type:

Wood
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

1
Fireplace Features:

Electric
Living Area SqFt Source:

Estimated

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

1800
Living Area SqFt:

1,800 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Cash, Conventional
Possession:

Immediate, Negotiable

Location

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.
Cross Street:

Idaho Avenue NW
Latitude:

38.92893410
Longitude:

-77.07987614

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
View:

Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
In City Limits:

Yes
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterview:

No
Soil Types:

Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

1805//0800
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

800
Tax Annual Amount:

$967,920
Tax Assessed Value:

$173,208,100
Year Assessed:

2024
City/Town Tax:

967920.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

2
Bedrooms Main Level:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2
Main Level Baths:

2.00
Main Level Full Baths:

2

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Wall Unit
Central Air:

No
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Wall Unit, Zoned
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas, Oil

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable TV Available, Natural Gas Available
Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas, Oil
Water Source:

Public
Internet Services:

Cable, Fixed Wireless, Broadband, DSL

Appliances

Laundry Type:

Common
Washer/Dryer/Hook Up in Unit:

No

Schools

School District Name:

District Of Columbia Public Schools
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Observatory Circle
Senior Community:

No
Pool:

No Pool
Spa:

No
Association Recreation Fee:

No
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

Yes
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities:

Beauty Salon, Common Grounds, Convenience Store, Elevator, Exercise Room, Guest Suites, Laundry Facilities, Library, Meeting Room, Party Room, Security
Condo/Coop Fee:

$3,437.18
Condo/Coop Fee Frequency:

Monthly
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee:

Air Conditioning, Common Area Maintenance, Electricity, Gas, Heat, Management, Snow Removal, Taxes, Trash, Water, Reserve Funds
Other Fees:

600.00
Transportation:

Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles
Condo/Coop Name:

The Westchester

Parking

Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

Parking Lot
Parking Features:

Unassigned, General Common Elements

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$751,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$4,021
Taxes	$80,660
Insurance	$206
HOA fees	$3,437
Utilities	$182 See report
Total	$88,506/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/19/25 Jun 19, 2025	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$751,000

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This condo located in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC 20016 is currently for sale for $751,000. 4000 Cathedral Avenue NW Unit 517B is a 1,800 square foot condo with 2 beds and 2 baths. 4000 Cathedral Avenue NW Unit 517B is in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington and has a WalkScore® of 45, making it car-dependent.

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