The Marlyn is one of DC’s most iconic full-service buildings with its quietly restrained Art Deco style. Published in James Goodes Best Addresses and noted as a first-class residence in Cathedral Heights surrounded by spacious lawns and stately trees. Unit 318 is a reflection of a NY city Upper West Side condo right here in NW DC. This rarely available over sized JR-1 bedroom with approx. 753 square feet is located on an upper floor flooded with natural southern light and perfect landscaped views. This home showcases a newly renovated kitchen that reflects attention to detail with custom cabinets to the ceiling, Bosch stainless appliances, plenty of counter space, new kitchen floor + lighting, a custom half-moon shaped backsplash that was repeated to mirror the curved Art Deco wall in the living room, warm hardwood floors, high ceilings, separate dining area, a home office space, 6 windows with new shades and screens, freshly painted and a spacious updated bathroom with a new vanity, toilet and shower head. Additional features include a large custom walk-in closet + three additional closets, an upgraded electrical panel, two new convectors and a newer programmable thermostat. The Marlyn is professionally managed with an on-site manager and the fair condo fee includes a concierge staffed front desk, gas, water/sewer, elevators, gym, sauna, bike room, party room, an extra storage locker, dog run, a wonderful roof deck with views of the National Cathedral and more. The accessible location is very convenient for easy urban living and is close to Cathedral Commons, Glover Park, AU, Georgetown and Glover-Archbold Trail. Easy shopping and dining are within a few minutes including Giant, Wegmans, Whole Foods, Safeway and Trader Joe’s. Nearby dining establishments include Barcelona Wine Bar, Cactus Cantina, Raku, Silver Diner, 2 Amys, De Carlos and more! Public transportation is made simple with several metro bus stops at your front door. To top off this offering, The Marlyn is pet friendly, investor friendly and FHA approved. Please check out the photos and virtual tours.
Sold
$264,000
3901 Cathedral Ave NW #318, Washington, DC 20016
1beds
753sqft
Condominium
Built in 1938
-- sqft lot
$257,900 Zestimate®
$351/sqft
$853/mo HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 06, 2024 at 05:44am
Listed by:
John Mammano 571-331-8557,
Compass
Bought with:
Mike Aubrey, 583580
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Tommy Martin
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2123110

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Convector, Electric
Cooling
- Convector, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 753
- Total interior livable area: 753 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 753
- 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
- Exterior features: Lighting, Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Features: Urban Land-Sassafras-Chillum
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1815//2061
- Zoning: RA1
- Zoning description: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Art Deco
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Cathedral Heights
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Concierge, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Storage, Laundry, Party Room, Sauna
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Maintenance Structure, Gas, Heat, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Reserve Funds, Sauna, Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash, Water
- Association name: The Marlyn
Other fees
- Condo and coop fee: $853 monthly
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Condominium
Services availability

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