Welcome to The Cairo, built in 1894 it is listed in the DC Inventory of Historic Places, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Steeped in DC's rich history, it remains the tallest privately owned building in Washington, DC. The Cairo has a stunning and towering presence in the heart of Dupont Circle. The condominium has a beautiful lobby and a 24/7 front desk. The building's height and its expansive rooftop deck make it enviable with unequivocal panoramic city views of all of DC's monumental buildings! The community has on-site management, a community laundry room, bike storage, and is pet-friendly. Enjoy a plethora of dining options from around the globe just steps outside The Cairo's front door. 17th Street is home to some of DC's long-time dining staples with the addition of newer dining and cuisines from around the globe. You'll love the convenience of Safeway, Whole Foods, CVS, dry cleaners, the hardware store, and more day-to-day conveniences. Connecticut Avenue and the 14th Street Corridor, just a few blocks away, provide even more dining, shopping, nightlife, and entertainment. Enjoy more of the city's great outdoors nearby at Dupont Circle, Rock Creek Park, Meridian Hill Park, and S Street Dog Park. The Dupont Circle Metro is just 2 blocks away, and multiple Metrobus lines are conveniently located half a block away on 16th Street making getting around the city stress-free. Connecticut Avenue, 16th Street, and 14th Street make for getting in and out of the city with ease. Features: This upper 11th-floor home is spread out over 585sf of living space with amazing and expansive city views! Large windows allow for an abundance of natural light, and tall ceilings make this home feel even more spacious! Upon entering the front door, the entry foyer leads you into an open living room, dining, and kitchen. Charm abounds with a wall of exposed brick and a decorative fireplace. Gorgeous wood floors carry throughout this home. The open floor plan of this home provides the ability to layout and design your living space in multiple ways to suit your needs and desires. The crisp white kitchen is well-equipped with stainless steel appliances, expansive granite countertops & backsplash, interior & under-cabinet lighting, and ample cabinet storage. The king-size bedroom also offers more great views, room for a home office, an exposed brick wall, and a double closet with custom closet organization & overhead storage. The lovely ceramic tile bath is well-appointed with a triple-sized medicine cabinet with storage, vanity storage, and a shower/tub. A hallway closet provides additional storage. Central HVAC with a Nest Thermostat provides Smarthome technology for making this home comfortable at the touch of a finger. While there is a laundry room in the building basement, the association will allow for the installation of an in-home washer & dryer with advance association approval. Only pay for electricity. The monthly condo fee of $532.83 includes water/sewer, trash/recycling removal, building insurance, professional management, front desk services, snow removal, building & grounds maintenance, and building reserve funds. The building is approved for VA financing. This Cairo home provides you with the home you deserve for the best of DC living!
Sold
$445,350
1615 Q St NW APT 1111, Washington, DC 20009
1beds
585sqft
Condominium
Built in 1894
-- sqft lot
$446,300 Zestimate®
$761/sqft
$533/mo HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 12, 2023 at 09:12am
Listed by:
Jason Skipworth 202-302-4938,
DC Living Real Estate LLC
Bought with:
Steve Gaich, SP98379372
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2086818

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven/Range - Electric, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Flat, Open Floorplan, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Wood, Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 585
- Total interior livable area: 585 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 585
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Roof
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Features: Urban, Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0179//2162
- Zoning: R5B
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Beaux Arts
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block, Slab
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Excellent,Very Good,Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1894
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Water Available, Sewer Available, Cable
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Desk in Lobby, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Dupont Circle
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Elevator(s)
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Maintenance Structure, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Reserve Funds, Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash, Water
- Association name: The Cairo
Other fees
- Condo and coop fee: $533 monthly
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan,Cash
- Ownership: Condominium
Services availability

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