IT'S AMAZING, IT'S INCREDIBLE, YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT, 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. Two units, same tier, same floor, that can be joined to create an amazing connecting space with a possible closed office hall as a foyer to enter all units. 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. 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 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 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!
For sale
Price cut: $445K (4/30)
$1,110,000
4000 Cathedral Ave NW #517B-518B, Washington, DC 20016
3beds
2,400sqft
Est.:
Stock Cooperative
Built in 1931
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$463/sqft
$4,238/mo HOA
What's special
Overlooking glover archbold parkElevator doorsSeparate libraryParquet wood floorsPorta cochereOpen foyerLarge foyer
- 56 days
- on Zillow |
- 636 |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 22, 2025 at 08:52am
Listed by:
Christopher Rhodes 571-438-0111,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DCDC2193748

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Programmable Thermostat, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Multi Units, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Crown Molding, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Efficiency, Kitchen - Galley, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), 9'+ Ceilings, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Screens, Window Treatments
- Basement: Combination,Garage Access,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Side Entrance,Walk-Out Access,Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,400
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,400
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other, Driveway, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Hallway(s)
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Flood Lights, Storage, Street Lights, Stone Retaining Walls, Water Fountains
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Features: Urban Land-Manor-Glenelg
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1805//0800
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Cooperative
- Architectural style: Art Deco
- Property subtype: Stock Cooperative
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Block, Concrete, Masonry, Stone
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1931
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: 24 Hour Security, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Desk in Lobby, Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Observatory Circle
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Beauty Salon, Common Grounds, Convenience Store, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Guest Suites, Laundry, Library, Meeting Room, Party Room, Security
- Services included: Air Conditioning, Common Area Maintenance, Electricity, Gas, Heat, Management, Reserve Funds, Snow Removal, Taxes, Trash, Water
- HOA name: The Westchester Coop
- Condo and coop fee: $4,238 monthly
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $463/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $173,208,100
- Annual tax amount: $967,920
- Date on market: 4/3/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Cooperative
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