Washington, DC 20016 4000 Cathedral Avenue NW # 517B

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  • MLS# DCDC2203502
  • 06/19/2025
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  • Beds • 2
  • Baths • 2
  • SQFT • 1,800

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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.
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Interior Features for 4000 Cathedral Avenue NW # 517B

Bedrooms

Main Level Bedrooms2
Total Bedrooms2

Bathrooms

Total Baths2

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSourceEstimated
Below Grade Unfin Area UnitsSquare Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT0
Below Grade Unfin SQFT SourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area1800
Above Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Basement (Y/N)No
Below Grade Finished Area0
Below Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Below Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Central Air Y/NNo
Fireplace FeaturesElectric
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringWood
Heating FuelNatural Gas, Oil
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterNatural Gas, Oil
Interior AmenitiesCrown 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
Laundry TypeCommon
Total Fireplaces1
Window FeaturesBay/Bow

Other Rooms

Entry Level5

General for 4000 Cathedral Avenue NW # 517B

Acceptable FinancingCash, Conventional
AccessibilityElevator
Architectural StyleArt Deco
Association AmenitiesBeauty Salon, Common Grounds, Convenience Store, Elevator, Exercise Room, Guest Suites, Laundry Facilities, Library, Meeting Room, Party Room, Security
Association Fee IncludesAir Conditioning, Common Area Maintenance, Electricity, Gas, Heat, Management, Snow Removal, Taxes, Trash, Water, Reserve Funds
Association Recreation FeeN
AssociationName2The Westchester
Bathrooms Count Main Level2.00
Bathrooms Full Main Level2
Building NameTHE WESTCHESTER COOPERATIVE
CityWASHINGTON
Condo/Coop Association Y/NYes
Construction MaterialsBrick
Cool FuelElectric
CoolingWall Unit
CountyWASHINGTON
DirectionsSee 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.
DisclosuresExempt - Disclosure/Disclaimer, Lead Based Paint - Federal
Floors In Unit Count1
Full Baths2
Garage Y/NNo
HOANo
HOA Fee 23437.18
HOA Fee 2 FrequencyMonthly
HeatingWall Unit, Zoned
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Legal SubdivisionObservatory Circle
Levels1
ModificationTimestamp2025-06-19T17:53:34
New ConstructionNo
Number Of Units Total514
Other Fees600.00
Other Fees FrequencyOne Time
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
OwnershipCooperative
PossessionImmediate, Negotiable
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG417.22
Property TypeResidential
School DistrictDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Security FeaturesDesk in Lobby, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusACTIVE
Structure TypeUnit/Flat/Apartment
Subdivision NameOBSERVATORY CIRCLE
Tax Annual Amount967920.0
Tax Assessed Value173208100.0
Tax Lot800
Tax Year2024
Total SQFT1800
TransportationBus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles
Unit Number517B
UtilitiesCable TV Available, Natural Gas Available
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
ViewPark/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
Water Access Y/NNo
Year Built1931
Year Built SourceEstimated
Zoning0

Exterior for 4000 Cathedral Avenue NW # 517B

Land Assessed Value63925100.00
Land Use Code
Navigable Water Y/NNo
Parking FeaturesUnassigned, General Common Elements
PoolNo Pool
Soil TypesUrban Land-Manor-Glenelg
SpaNo
Type of ParkingParking Lot
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo

Additional Details

Price History

Kylia Byrd

Price $751,000
MLS#DCDC2203502
List Date 06/19/2025
Property Type Condos
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